Sale 920 — United States Rarities

Sale Date — Tuesday, 17 October, 2006

Category — 1894-98 Bureau Issues

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
157°
nh
Sale 920, Lot 157, 1894-98 Bureau Issues$5.00 Dark Green (278). Top imprint and plate no. 85 strip of three, all three stamps Mint N.H., h.r. in selvage only, deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, choice centering throughout and each stamp with wide margins

EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER STRIP OF THREE OF THE WATERMARKED 1895 $5.00 BUREAU ISSUE. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE AS ALL THREE STAMPS ARE IN MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION.

With 1979 P.F. certificate. With 2006 P.S.E. certificate. Scott Retail as three Mint N.H. singles

18,750
23,500