United States Stamps continued...
1894 BUREAU ISSUES continued...
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1121 |
 u |
263 |
 #263, $5.00 Dark green, a magnificent mint
example of this rare high value, being one of the finest quality copies
in existence, as it possesses numerous impressive physical
characteristics that rarely converge on a single stamp, including being
incredibly well centered amid extravagantly large margins which are almost
never encountered, but just as desirable is the stamp's remarkable overall
freshness and brilliance, with deep intense color and a truly prooflike
impression on pristine white paper, unusually fresh clean o.g. that has
been lightly hinged only once, extremely fine; a stamp for the collector
who has been patiently waiting for a truly gem Five Dollar Unwatermarked
Bureau to appear at auction; 1984 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95; SMQ $17,400.00); although there are a couple examples that
grade higher in the PSE population report, we doubt they have the overall
desirable attributes that this stamp possesses.
(Image) |
$5,000.00
SOLD for $15,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1895-1898 BUREAU ISSUES
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1122 |
 u |
264 |
 #264, 1c Blue, a superlative mint single,
featuring perfectly symmetrical margins all around, stunning deep intense
color and a superbly detailed impression on immaculate white paper,
unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem for the perfectionist; 2005
PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $880.00); this is the highest grade
assigned to any #264. (Image) |
$19.00
SOLD for $1,350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1123 |
u |
264 |
 #264, 1c Blue, precisely centered within lavishly
large margins, bright and fresh, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine;
2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $80.00); the highest grade given to
date. (Image) |
$6.50
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1124 |
u |
266 |
 #266, 2c Carmine, Ty. II, outstanding centering
amid uncharacteristically wide margins, bright fresh color and a crisp
impression on clean paper, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem;
actually a very scarce stamp in this premium never hinged condition; 2005
PF certificate and a 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00);
just one stamp grades higher. (Image) |
$110.00
SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1125 |
u |
267 var. |
 #267 var., 2c Reddish carmine, Ty. III, a
visually stunning mint single, possessing eye-arresting color that is the
deepest and most intense we have ever seen on this stamp, being in the
distinctive and seldom seen Reddish carmine shade, as well as having an
incredible prooflike impression, in addition it is perfectly centered
within large margins, immaculate o.g., n.h., superb; 1999 PF certificate
and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $265.00 for the normal
shade). (Image) |
$16.00
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1126 |
u |
268 |
 #268, 3c Purple, an especially handsome top
margin partial imprint single, exceedingly well centered within large
margins, wonderfully fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2004 PSE
certificate (XF 90; SMQ $420.00). (Image) |
$110.00
SOLD for $360.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1127 |
u |
269 |
 #269, 4c Dark brown, flawlessly centered within
unusually large margins, sumptuously rich color and a strong impression,
o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98;
SMQ $400.00); this is the highest grade achieved to date, being one of
only two mint examples to be awarded this impressive grade. (Image) |
$50.00
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1128 |
u |
270 |
 #270, 5c Chocolate, an incomparable mint example,
being in the finest attainable quality, boasting mathematically precise
centering within exceedingly large margins which are quite uncharacteristic
of this value, lovely rich color and a well defined impression, pristine
o.g., n.h., superb; a stunning gem for the perfectionist; 2006 PSE
certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,000.00); the highest graded example in
the PSE population report and one of only two to have been assigned the
coveted Superb 98 grade. (Image) |
$110.00
SOLD for $2,900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1129 |
u |
272 |
 #272, 8c Violet brown, an exciting mint single
that features outstanding centering amid remarkably large margins, plus it
has deep luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression on crisp paper,
flawless o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a remarkable gem that would please
even the most condition conscious collector; 2003 PF certificate and a 2005
PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,150.00 for 95 and $5,850.00 for
98); the highest graded example of any #272 by the PSE, as well as being
the sole example in this desirable grade.
(Image) |
$210.00
SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1130 |
u |
273 |
 #273, 10c Dark green, a most impressive mint
single that possesses virtually perfect centering amid uncommonly wide
margins, outstanding rich color and a well incised impression on bright
paper, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1997 PF certificate and
a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,150.00); only one stamp grades
higher than this. (Image) |
$300.00
SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1131 |
u |
274 |
 #274, 15c Dark blue, extraordinarily well
centered within exceptionally large and wonderfully well balanced margins,
deep intense color and a razor-sharp impression, o.g., lightly hinged,
extremely fine; an especially choice stamp; 2000 PF certificate and a 2005
PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,050.00); among the highest graded
#274's, with just a single example graded higher.
(Image) |
$250.00
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1132 |
u |
276A |
 #276A, $1.00 Black, Ty. II, a marvelous mint
example that has the distinction of being the highest graded example of
#276A in the PSE population report and is the only example to have been
awarded the XF-Superb 95 designation, with margins that are much larger
than typically found and being extraordinarily well centered within them,
strong rich color and an excellent clarity of impression on fresh white
paper, o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem for the collector who
seeks out truly exceptional quality stamps; 1980 PF certificate and a 2005
PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,350.00).
(Image) |
$1,500.00
SOLD for $6,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1133 |
u |
277a |
 #277a, $2.00 Dark blue, a stunning mint example
of this scarce stamp, featuring the most deep and intense color we have
ever seen on a Two Dollar Bureau issue, and an incredibly vivid impression
that has to be seen in person to appreciate, in addition it possesses near
perfect centering within extravagantly large margins, o.g., lightly hinged,
extremely fine; a beautiful gem with outstanding eye appeal; 1990 and 2001
PF certificates, as well as a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ
$4,050.00); the sole example graded XF-Superb 95 by the PSE, with just one
grading higher. (Image) |
$1,200.00
SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1134 |
u |
278 |
 #278, $5.00 Dark green, the phenomenal top right
corner sheet-margin single offered here is the finest centered and margined
watermarked 1895 Five Dollar Bureau issue we have ever seen, possessing
absolutely perfect centering amid the most enormous margins possible for
this issue, these remarkable margins wonderfully "frame" a magnificent
impression which is truly prooflike, plus its color is sumptuously rich,
full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, superb; without question, one of,
if not, the finest mint singles of Scott #278 in existence; 1995 PF
certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $7,450.00) (Image) |
$2,400.00
SOLD for $7,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1135 |
u |
279 |
 #279, 1c Deep green, the "perfect" mint single,
precisely centered within unusually large margins, strong bright color and
well incised impression, flawless o.g., n.h., a superb gem in all respects;
2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,250.00); this is the highest
grade currently awarded by the PSE.
(Image) |
$25.00
SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1136 |
u |
279 |
 #279, 1c Deep green, gem right margin plate no.
527 single, extraordinarily well centered within very large margins, rich
bright color and a crisp impression, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine;
2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $415.00).
(Image) |
$25.00
SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1137 |
u |
280b |
 #280b, 4c Orange brown, highly select mint
single, gorgeous intense rich color and a deeply etched impression,
exceedingly well centered amid large margins, unblemished o.g., n.h.,
extremely fine and quite choice; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ
$1,000.00); only one stamp grades higher.
(Image) |
$85.00
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1138 |
u |
281 |
 #281, 5c Dark blue, excellent centering within
large margins, strong rich color and a sharp impression, pristine o.g.,
n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $420.00). (Image) |
$100.00
SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1139 |
u |
282a |
 #282a, 6c Purple lake, an eye-catching mint
example, featuring exceptionally large and perfectly symmetrical margins
all around, deep vibrant color and a highly detailed impression, in
addition the stamp has a scarce stitch watermark, o.g., lightly hinged,
extremely fine; a most appealing gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ
$570.00); this is the sole example of #282a to be graded by the PSE, and
even the more common Lake shade has none graded higher than a 95. (Image) |
$75.00
SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1140 |
u |
282C |
 #282C, 10c Brown, Ty. I, an incredibly choice
mint example of a stamp that is especially difficult to find in premium
quality, flawlessly centered within considerably larger margins than
normally found, rich luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression on fresh
white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; certainly one of the
finest centered and margined #282C's available; 2005 PSE certificate
(Superb 98; SMQ $1,550.00); this is the only example to be given the
coveted Superb 98 grade by the PSE, the highest awarded to date. (Image) |
$210.00
SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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