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United States 1895 First Bureau Issue, Watermarked
Sale No: 758
Lot No: 274
Symbol: S
Cat No: 277SE
1895, $2 bright blue, D.L. watermark, overprinted "Specimen" (Scott 277SE), o.g., very lightly hinged, proof-like execution and color, mathematically centered on like-new paper, the overprint across Madison's collar, Extremely Fine to Superb, a very pretty stamp, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95. Scott $300. (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Jul-13-2021, 15:31:48 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 758
Lot No: 713
Symbol: **
Cat No: 266-267
1895, 2¢ carmine, types II & III, D.L. watermark (Scott 266-267), o.g., never hinged, fresh with intense color and clean lines, the Type distinctions clear; perforations lightly creased (but still sound); two small toned spots on gum mentioned strictly for accuracy, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $600. (Image)
Estimate $250-350
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Jul-14-2021, 14:19:55 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 758
Lot No: 714
Symbol: **
Cat No: 267
1895, 2¢ carmine, type III, D.L. watermark (Scott 267), full top margin plate number 491 single, o.g., never hinged, with proof-like presentation, precisely centered on pristine paper, Superb, a stunning stamp, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded SUP 98. SMQ SUP 98; $1,000. (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00
Closed..Jul-14-2021, 14:20:17 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 758
Lot No: 715
Symbol: **
Cat No: 267
1895, 2¢ carmine, type III, D.L. watermark (Scott 267), o.g., never hinged, a sumptuous stamp with eye-popping color, razor-sharp detail, and precise centering on glowing white paper, Superb, just six stamps attain this grade in PSE's Population Report, with only two higher, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded SUP 98. SMQ SUP 98; $1,000. (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Jul-14-2021, 14:20:42 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 758
Lot No: 716
Symbol: **
Cat No: 267
1895, 2¢ carmine, type III, D.L. watermark (Scott 267), o.g., never hinged, an absolutely immaculate stamp with proof-like detail in glowing color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a real eye-catcher, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $300. (Image)
Estimate $250-350
Opening US$ 225.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Jul-14-2021, 14:21:40 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 758
Lot No: 717
Symbol: **
Cat No: 267a
1897, 2¢ pink, type III, D.L. watermark (Scott 267a), top margin plate number 479 single, o.g., never hinged, a magnificent positional, with bright, intense color mathematically centered on pristine paper, Superb, a crème de la crème stamp, a Solo Top of the Pop, the highest-graded stamp (in any condition) in PSE's Population Report being a 95. SMQ SUP 98; $1,250 as a "95". (Image)
Estimate $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Jul-14-2021, 14:22:43 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 758
Lot No: 718
Symbol: **BL
Cat No: 269 var.
1895, 4¢ dark brown, D.L. watermark, pre-perforating paper fold (Scott 269 var.), a pristine lower right sheet margin block of eight with plate no. 104; diagonal fold through lower right pair results in crazy perfs in the selvage making that pair imperf between the stamps and the selvage, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine. A marvelous showpiece for the First Bureau specialist. (Image)
Estimate $500-750
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Jul-14-2021, 14:23:26 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 758
Lot No: 719
Symbol: *BL
Cat No: 270 var.
1895, 5¢ chocolate, D.L. watermark, pre-printing paper fold (Scott 270 var.), block of 8 - two rejoined blocks of 4 - with a nice diagonal paper fold affecting five of the eight stamps, o.g., Very Fine. (Image)
Estimate $400-600
Opening US$ 200.00
Closed..Jul-14-2021, 14:23:51 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 758
Lot No: 720
Symbol: **
Cat No: 276
1895, $1 black, type I, D.L. watermark (Scott 276), wide top margin plate number 76 single, o.g., never hinged, fresh with bold color and sharp lines; tiny stain at left, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott $1,800. (Image)
Estimate $600-800
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Jul-14-2021, 14:24:31 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 758
Lot No: 721
Symbol: o
Cat No: 276
1895, $1 black, type I, D.L. watermark (Scott 276), an attention-grabber with deep color, sharp impression, and remarkably face-free cancels, all mathematically centered, Extremely Fine to Superb, a grand stamp, only two stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,000. (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Jul-14-2021, 14:24:59 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 758
Lot No: 722
Symbol: *
Cat No: 276A
1895, $1 black, type II, D.L. watermark (Scott 276A), o.g., hinged, a pretty Perry, in stunning color and sculptural detail; fresh with horizontal guide line across top, Fine to Very Fine, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott $1,250. (Image)
Estimate $500-750
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Jul-14-2021, 14:25:31 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 758
Lot No: 723
Symbol: *
Cat No: 277-278
1895, $2 bright blue & $5 dark green, D.L. watermark (Scott 277-278), both fresh-faced in rich color and sharp detail, with nicely balanced margins; $5 hinge remnant, both with large thins, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,900. (Image)
Estimate $500-750
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Jul-14-2021, 14:26:08 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 758
Lot No: 724
Symbol: o
Cat No: 277
1895, $2 bright blue, D.L. watermark (Scott 277), a magnificent Madison, flawlessly printed and centered, with black double-oval and partial red cancels, Extremely Fine to Superb, destined for a collection of distinction, one of only seven stamps at this grade, with just one—a 98—higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2019 P.F. certificate graded XF-S 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $2,750. Scott $400. (Image)
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,300.00
Sold...US$ 1,600.00
Closed..Jul-14-2021, 14:27:05 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 758
Lot No: 725
Symbol: o
Cat No: 277
1895, $2 bright blue, D.L. watermark (Scott 277), in luxuriant color and sharp detail, beautifully centered with a lighter than normal postmark; corner crease at top right hidden by cancel; rounded corner bottom left, otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott $400. (Image)
Estimate $500-700
Opening US$ 500.00
Closed..Jul-14-2021, 14:27:54 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 758
Lot No: 726
Symbol: o
Cat No: 277
1895, $2 bright blue, D.L. watermark (Scott 277), a gorgeous stamp with big color and clean detail, beautifully centered with two partial New York duplexes that still don't obfuscate the design; tiny thin at left of "E" of cancel's "NEW", Very Fine to Extremely Fine appearance. Scott $400. (Image)
Estimate $250-350
Opening US$ 225.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Jul-14-2021, 14:28:20 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 758
Lot No: 727
Symbol: *
Cat No: 278
1895, $5 dark green, D.L. watermark (Scott 278), o.g., lightly hinged, nice color, strong impression, Fine. Scott $2,000. (Image)