*A buyer’s premium of 18% of the winning bid was added as part of the total purchase price on all lots in this sale. Buyers were responsible for applicable sales tax, customs duty and any other prescribed charges. By placing a bid, bidders agreed to the terms and conditions in effect at the time of the sale.
Category — 1894-1903 Bureau Issues (Scott 246-284)
5c Dark Blue (281). Deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, exceptionally well-centered, faintly cancelled, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $725.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only three others