Sale 972 — The Laila Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Tuesday, 27-28 April, 2009
Category — 1894 Unwatermarked Bureau Issue (Scott 246-263)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3253
$2.00 Bright Blue (262). Original gum, lightly hinged, gorgeous rich color on bright white paper, remarkably well-centered with enormous margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE. VERY RARE IN THIS QUALITY WITH ORIGINAL GUM.
The 1894 unwatermarked issue was the first U.S. stamp issue printed by the Bureau of Engraving & Printing. This issue is notoriously difficult to find well-centered, as production was marred by initial problems as the Bureau feverishly worked to satisfy the public demand for stamps. The $2.00 is one of the rarest of the set in this original-gum condition and choice grade.
With 2000 P.F. certificate
3,250
4,250