1894, 1¢-$5, large die proofs (Scott 246P1//263P1), on India die sunk on cards, most measuring approximately 150 x 200 mm; 13 different values, the 1¢ #246P1, the 2¢ #250P1, the 3¢ #253P1 (Type II), while the 15¢ is a hybrid; very fresh colors; a couple with trivial light marks on card only, Very Fine, altogether a beautiful set.
Scott $4,850
Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500 (Image)

Scott $4,850
Suggested Bid $2,500

Sale No: 753
Lot No:4581
Symbol:Cat No:248

1894, 2¢ pink, type I, unwatermarked (Scott 248), o.g., never hinged, in sensationally fresh color, perfectly centered on clean, bright paper, Superb, a Top of the Pop, PSE listing just three stamps at this pinnacle grade in their Population Report, with photocopy of 2019 P.F. certificate for block of nine, plus original 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate, the latter graded 98.
SMQ SUP 98; $4,000.
Scott $98
Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000 (Image)

Scott $98
Suggested Bid $3,000-4,

Sale No: 753
Lot No:4582
Symbol:Cat No:248

1894, 2¢ pink, type I, unwatermarked (Scott 248), o.g., never hinged, bright color and sharp impression within overly generous margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,350.
Scott $98
Suggested Bid $800-1,200 (Image)

Scott $98
Suggested Bid $800-1,20

1894, 2¢ carmine lake, type I, unwatermarked (Scott 249), a scintillating jumbo with outstanding color, detail and massive margins; lightly struck duplex cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, only five stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 95J.
SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $500. Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Suggested Bid $350-500

1890, 3¢ Jackson, Bureau essay, in dusky red violet (Scott 253-E1a), engraved vignette as issued but with type II triangles, die on India, die sunk on card, solidly printed, with "C-225" plate number below; vertical toned streak crosses India but not the design, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $300-4

Sale No: 753
Lot No:4585
Symbol:Cat No:253

1894, 3¢ purple, unwatermarked (Scott 253), o.g., never hinged, a jaw-dropper with crisp, cool color and clean lines; Post Office fresh with rarely seen centering, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $4,500.
Scott $360
Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000 (Image)

Scott $360
Suggested Bid $3,000-4

Sale No: 753
Lot No:4586
Symbol:Cat No:254

1894, 4¢ dark brown, unwatermarked (Scott 254), right margin plate number 51 strip of 3 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, a gorgeous positional with crystal-clear detail in ramrod color; paper fresh with perforations sound; middle stamp with a natural horizontal gum crease, Very Fine, with 2020 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,950
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Scott $1,950
Suggested Bid $1,500

Sale No: 753
Lot No:4587
Symbol:Cat No:258a

1894, 10¢ dark green, unwatermarked, imperf (Scott 258a), also catalogued as #258P5, disturbed o.g., fresh faced with deep color and solid margins all around; small shallow thin spot in top left stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate (as #258a) graded 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85.
Scott $1,100
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $1,100
Suggested Bid $400-6

Sale No: 753
Lot No:4588
Symbol:Cat No:261

1894, $1 black, type I, unwatermarked (Scott 261), o.g., previously hinged, Post Office fresh with incredibly deep color and three-dimensional detail, Very Fine, with 2020 P.F. certificate graded VF 80.
SMQ VF 80; $1,000.
Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $750-1

Sale No: 753
Lot No:4589
Symbol:Cat No:261A

1894, $1 black, type II, unwatermarked (Scott 261A), o.g., barest trace of hinge, with immense color depth and proof-like impression; paper fresh with nicely balanced margins, Fine to Very Fine+, with 1984 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,100
Suggested Bid $800-1,200 (Image)

Scott $2,100
Suggested Bid $800-1

Sale No: 753
Lot No:4590
Symbol:Cat No:262

1894, $2 bright blue, unwatermarked (Scott 262), o.g., previously hinged, a doll of a Madison, Post Office fresh, with near-perfect margins on vibrantly white paper, the design in deep color with sharp lines, Extremely Fine to Superb, only three stamps thus graded, with two higher, in PSE's Population Report, with 2000 P.F. and 2020 P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter graded 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $10,000.
Scott $1,200
Suggested Bid $7,500-10,000 (Image)

Scott $1,200
Suggested Bid $7,500

Sale No: 753
Lot No:4591
Symbol:Cat No:262

1894, $2 bright blue, unwatermarked (Scott 262), o.g., hinged, bright and clean with wonderful detail; slightly nibbed perforation at top, otherwise Very Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $2,750
Suggested Bid $2,000-2,500 (Image)

Scott $2,750
Suggested Bid $2,000

1894, $2 bright blue, unwatermarked (Scott 262), wonderfully centered in outstanding color; fresh; a couple short perforations at bottom not mentioned on the accompanying certificate, still Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,200
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,200 (Image)

Scott $1,200
Suggested Bid $1,000

1894, $5 dark green, unwatermarked (Scott 263), off-center but still an amazingly fresh stamp with exceptionally deep color and clean lines that show through the cancels; small thin, Very Good, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $2,600
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $2,600
Suggested Bid $300-4