Sale 913 — 2006 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 13 May, 2006
Category — 1894-98 Bureau Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
791
$1.00 Black, Ty. II (261A). Mint N.H., intense shade, proof-like impression showing every little detail of the engraving, choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 $1.00 TYPE II UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
Collectors of this issue know that it is extremely difficult to find the first Bureau issue in centered, Mint Never-Hinged condition, particularly the higher denominations. This is mostly due to production problems as the Bureau of Engraving and Printing assumed responsibility for stamp production after the American Bank Note contract expired.
With 1999 P.F. certificate.
6,000
5,500