United States 1895 First Bureau Issue, Watermarked
Sale No: 733
Lot No: 376
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Cat No: 264S-275S, 276AS-278
1897, UNIVERSAL POSTAL CONGRESS Specimen overprints on Regular issue, 1¢-50¢, $1 type II, $2-$5, and 10¢ Special Delivery (Scott 264S-275S, 276AS-278S, E5S), overprint type "O", o.g., lightly hinged, few with small hinge remnants, remarkably well centered across the entire set, brilliant colors and proof-like impressions, scarce, fabulous group; 1¢, 6¢, 10¢, $1 straight edges, tiny thins on $2 and E5, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 125 sets were distributed to delegates at the Universal Postal Congress at Washington in 1887. Scott $2,300. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Feb-18-2020, 15:30:21 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 733
Lot No: 379
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Cat No: 267c
1899, 2¢ rose carmine, type III (Scott 267c), plate number single, o.g., never hinged, a remarkable stamp with luscious color, proof-like impression, and outstanding, well-balanced margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, would brighten up any collection, unpriced in Scott; only one stamp grades higher according to the PSE's population report, with 2017 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 85. SMQ VF-XF 85; $5,000. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 4,500.00
Sold...US$ 4,500.00
Closed..Feb-18-2020, 15:32:30 EST
Sold For 4500
Sale No: 733
Lot No: 380
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Cat No: 272
1895, 8¢ violet brown (Scott 272), o.g., previously hinged, spectacular, with perfection of color, impression and centering, Superb, a stamp of distinction, one of three at the grade of 98, with just one grading higher according to the PSE population report, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate graded Superb 98. SMQ SUP 98; $525. Scott $70. Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
Suggested Bid $400-600
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Feb-18-2020, 15:33:05 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 733
Lot No: 384
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Cat No: 277
1895, $2 bright blue (Scott 277), disturbed o.g., a beautiful stamp on its face, with big color, sharp printing and glorious margins; even the gum is nowhere near as horrid as one would imagine, Extremely Fine, a worthy addition to any album page, signed A. Brun (!), with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 90. SMQ XF 90; $1,500. Scott $900. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Feb-18-2020, 15:34:26 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 733
Lot No: 385
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Cat No: 278
1895, $5 dark green (Scott 278), o.g., lightly hinged, rich color, excellent balanced margins, prime example of this desirable high value, Choice Very Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. and 1984 P.F. certificates. Scott $2,000. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,400.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Feb-18-2020, 15:35:23 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 733
Lot No: 386
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Cat No: 278
1895, $5 dark green (Scott 278), a beautiful stamp, with the most intense color imaginable, proof-like printing, and perfectly balanced margins; Marshall still fully visible behind the two black Registry cancel strikes, Extremely Fine, destined for a supreme collection, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 90. SMQ XF 90; $1,250. Scott $600. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
