Sale 1351 — The Vaquero Collection of Gem-Quality 19th and 20th Century United States Stamps

Sale Date — Thursday, 15 May, 2025

*A buyer’s premium of 0% 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 Unwatermarked Bureau Issue (Scott 246-263, Imperforate Pairs)

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Lot

Symbol

Photo/Description

Cat./Est. Value

Realized

1064

10c Green (258 var). Mint N.H., in a distinctly different shade than the previous lot, with left part imprint selvage, choice centering with Jumbo margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 10-CENT UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE, SCOTT 258, IN A SIGNIFICANTLY LIGHTER SHADE THAN NORMALLY SEEN AND WITH JUMBO MARGINS.

Scott lists the primary shade as Dark Green, and also lists Green and Dull Green as two sub-shades. The sub-shades are often overlooked despite the distinct difference between them and the main shade.

With 2012 P.F. certificate as Dark Green. With 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate as Green (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo). With 2025 P.S.E. certificate as Dark Green (XF 90 Jumbo). Only four grade higher and two others share this grade.

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850

4,750

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