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°
$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 marginsEXTREMELY 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
