1894 Unwatermarked Bureau Postage Due Issue
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
|
| 137 |
 |
 1c Vermilion (J29).
Original gum, barest trace of hinging, brilliant color on bright paper,
sharp impression which is unusual for this difficult issue, choice
centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE
ONE-CENT VERMILION 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU POSTAGE DUE. With 1988
and 2000 P.F. certificates. (Image) |
2,400.00
SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 138 |
 |
 2c Vermilion (J30).
Mint N.H., deep rich color which may be the Deep Vermilion sub-shade
(though not noted as such on accompanying certificates), bright paper,
perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED
EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 2-CENT VERMILION ISSUE WITH STUNNING COLOR, BRIGHT
PAPER AND PERFECT CENTERING. With 1983 and 1999 P.F. certificates (Image) |
2,100.00
SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 139 |
|
 2c Vermilion (J30).
Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color on bright paper, wide
margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1991 P.F. certificate (Image) |
850.00
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 140 |
|
 1c Deep Claret (J31).
Mint N.H., unusually rich color, sharp proof-like impression on bright
paper, Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A HUGE MINT NEVER-HINGED
EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 ONE-CENT POSTAGE DUE ISSUE, IN AN EYE-CATCHING DEEP
SHADE. A GORGEOUS STAMP. With 1989 and 2004 P.F. certificates (Image) |
300.00
SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 141 |
|
 1c Claret (J31 var).
Original gum, barely hinged (if at all), radiant color which shows
significant contrast from the previous lot, perfectly centered with huge
margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 P.F. certificate as Deep
Claret (Image) |
80.00
SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 142 |
|
 2c Deep Claret (J32).
Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression which clearly shows
every detail of the engraved lathework, choice centering with wide and
balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex
Lyons, with 1997 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $520.00) (Image) |
275.00
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 143 |
|
 3c Deep Claret (J33).
Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression on white paper,
perfectly centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM.
A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 3-CENT UNWATERMARKED
POSTAGE DUE ISSUE. With 1988 and 2000 P.F. certificates (Image) |
600.00
SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 144 |
|
 3c Deep Claret (J33).
Mint N.H., intense color and proof-like impression in a deeper shade than
the previous lot, perfectly centered with balanced marginsEXTREMELY
FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THIS DIFFICULT 1894 UNWATERMARKED FIRST
BUREAU ISSUE POSTAGE DUE. Ex Piedmont (Siegel Sale 842). With 1997 and
2001 P.F. certificates (Image) |
600.00
SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 145 |
|
 5c Deep Claret (J34).
Mint N.H., deep rich color, detailed impression, perfectly centered with
enormous margins on all sidesEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT
NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 5-CENT DEEP CLARET UNWATERMARKED POSTAGE
DUE ISSUE. WE HAVE NEVER SEEN ITS EQUAL. With 1986 and 2000 P.F.
certificates. (Image) |
1,000.00
SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 146 |
|
 10c Claret (J35 var).
Mint N.H., unusually bright color, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE MINT
NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 10-CENT DEEP CLARET POSTAGE DUE ISSUE. A
STAMP OF REMARKABLE FRESHNESS. It is interesting to note that, unlike
other denominations of the series, Scott Catalogue only lists the 10c in
the Deep Claret shade. We would classify this as Claret, and it is noted as
such on the most recent certificate. With 1988 and 2000 P.F.
certificates. (Image) |
1,100.00
SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 147 |
|
 30c Deep Claret (J36).
Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, amazingly detailed impression,
enormous margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT
NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT DEEP CLARET 1895 POSTAGE DUE ISSUE.
THIS IS THE WIDEST-MARGINED EXAMPLE WE HAVE EVER OFFERED, EITHER IN MINT
NEVER-HINGED OR HINGED CONDITION. With 1992 and 2004 P.F. certificates
(Image) |
1,400.00
SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
