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Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

Estimate or Cat Value

261

262

1894, $2 bright blue, unwatermarked (262), original gum, very well centered within wide margins, beautiful rich color. Fresh Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,750

Expertization: with 2015 P.S.E. certificate. (Image)

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Scott $2,750
SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

262

263

1894, $5 dark green, unwatermarked (263), original gum lightly hinged, beautifully centered within very wide margins, rich color, sharp impression. Extremely Fine. Unpriced as 85J in either SSV ($5,250 as regular 85) or SMQ ($6,000 as regular 85).
Scott $4,000

A STRIKING AND CHOICE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE $5.00 1894 BUREAU ISSUE.

Expertization: with 2002, 2023 P.F. certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85J. (Image)

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Scott $4,000
SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

263

268

1895, 3¢ purple, D.L. watermark (268), top margin single with part imprint, original gum never hinged, flawless centering, post office fresh. An Extremely Fine gem. As point of reference, only two graded higher by the PSE, with no 100s SSV $1,800 (SMQ $1,250).
Scott $115

Expertization: with 2011 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 95. (Image)

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Scott $115
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

264

269

1895, 4¢ dark brown, D.L. watermark (269), original gum never hinged, choice centering, brilliant color and paper. Extremely Fine, pristine. As point of reference, only five graded higher by the PSE, with no 100s. SSV $1,500 (SMQ $1,400).
Scott $125

Expertization: with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 95. (Image)

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Scott $125
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

265

270

1895, 5¢ chocolate, D.L. watermark (270), top margin single with part imprint, original gum never hinged, wonderfully well centered within very wide margins, gorgeous color and a highly detailed impression. Extremely Fine, a stunning gem. Only six graded higher with no 100s. SMQ $1,450.
Scott $105

Expertization: with 2010 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J. (Image)

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Scott $105
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

266

272a

1895, 8¢ violet brown, USIR watermark (272a), clear "R" of revenue watermark, superb centering. Neat target cancel, rich color. Diagonal crease, invisible to the unaided eye. Extremely Fine appearance, difficult to imagine a better looking example of this rare variety.
Scott $950

Expertization: with 2008 P.F. certificate. (Image)

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Scott $950
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

267

273

1895, 10¢ dark green, D.L. watermark (273), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, lovely rich color. Fresh Extremely Fine. SSV $3,250 (SMQ $3,000).
Scott $280

A GEM QUALITY MINT SINGLE OF THE 1895 WATERMARKED 10¢.

Expertization: with 1988 P.F. certificate for block and 2020 P.S.A.G certificate, the latter graded 95. (Image)

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Scott $280
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

268

276A

1895, $1 black, type II, D.L. watermark (276A). Lower right corner margin single, original gum, lightly hinged, outstanding centering and freshness. Extremely Fine. SSV $2,400 (SMQ $2,500).
Scott $1,250

Expertization: with 2021 P.F. certificate graded XF 90. (Image)

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Scott $1,250
SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

269

276A

1895, $1 black, type II, D.L. watermark (276A), original gum, attractive centering, bright and fresh. F.-V.F.
Scott $1,250

Expertization: with 1984 P.F. certificate. (Image)

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Scott $1,250
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

270

277a

1895, $2 dark blue, D.L. watermark (277a), original gum, quite well centered within wide margins for this, gorgeous intense color. Fresh Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $900

Expertization: with 1993 P.S.E. certificate. (Image)

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Scott $900
SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction

271

277

1895, $2 bright blue, D.L. watermark (277), original gum, nicely centered, true bright blue color. Fresh Very Fine.
Scott $900

Expertization: with 1998 P.F. certificate. (Image)

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Scott $900
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

272

278

1895, $5 dark green, D.L. watermark (278), original gum, flawless centering, exquisite color, finely detailed impression. Extremely Fine. SSV $3,250 (SMQ $3,500).
Scott $2,000

A BEAUTIFUL MINT SINGLE OF THE $5.00 1895 BUREAU ISSUE WATERMARKED.

Expertization: with 1998, 2023 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90. (Image)

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Scott $2,000
SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

273

279Bk

1902, 2¢ red, type IV, booklet pane of 6, vertical watermark (279Bk), position D, plate no. 1325, original gum hinge remnant, quite well centered for this difficult pane with excellent margins, fresh and crisp. Very Fine.
Scott $1,350 (Image)

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Scott $1,350
SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

274

282C

1898, 10¢ brown, type I (282C), original gum lightly hinged, flawlessly centered, prooflike color and impression. Choice Extremely Fine. Only nine mint have been graded higher, highest 98. SMQ $650.
Scott $175

Expertization: with 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. (Image)

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Scott $175
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction

1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue

LotNo.

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Cat No.

Lot Description

Estimate or Cat Value

275

287

1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. (287), upper right corner margin single, original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, glowing color. Trivial blue speck in corner selvage (mentioned for accuracy). Extremely Fine, choice.
Scott $330

Expertization: with 2017 P.S.E. certificate for pair. (Image)

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Scott $330
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

276

288

1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (288), original gum never hinged, outstanding centering, wide margins. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine A gem mint single. SSV $2,500 (SMQ $2,000).
Scott $300

Expertization: with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 95. (Image)

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Scott $300
SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction

277

289

1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss. (289), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered within balanced margins, pretty shade, fine impression. Extremely Fine.
Scott $425

Expertization: with 1988 P.F. certificate for block of four. (Image)

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Scott $425
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

278

290

1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (290), original gum never hinged, post office fresh with intense color and a sharp impression, excellent centering, wide margins. Extremely Fine. SSV $6,250 (SMQ $6,000).
Scott $425

A SUPERB NEVER HINGED 10¢ TRANS-MISS.

Expertization: with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. (Image)

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Scott $425
SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

279

292

1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), original gum never hinged, well centered, fresh intense color and paper. Tiny corner perf tear upper left (perf could easily be removed). Very Fine.
Scott $3,750

Expertization: with 2004 P.S.E. certificate. (Image)

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Scott $3,750
SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

280

292

1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), original gum hinge remnant, well centered. Fresh Very Fine.
Scott $1,500

Expertization: with 1975 P.F. certificate. (Image)

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Scott $1,500
SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction