Sale No: 747
Lot No:773
Symbol:Cat No:265

1895, 2¢ carmine, type I, D.L. watermark (Scott 265), left margin plate number 170 block of 6 with imprint, disturbed o.g., fresh-faced in vibrant color with crisp detail; a few rejoined perforation separations, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $450
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $450
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 747
Lot No:774
Symbol:Cat No:270

1895, 5¢ chocolate, D.L. watermark (Scott 270), full wide top margin plate number 252 block of 6 with imprint, o.g., previously hinged, a grand plate, Post Office fresh with rich color and immaculate paper, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a worthy addition to even the finest collection, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85.
Scott $675
Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800 (Image)

Scott $675
Suggested Bid $1,200-1

Sale No: 747
Lot No:775
Symbol:Cat No:274

1895, 15¢ dark blue, D.L. watermark (Scott 274), o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh with compelling color on pristine paper, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400

Sale No: 747
Lot No:776
Symbol:Cat No:276

1895, $1 black, type I, D.L. watermark (Scott 276), o.g., lightly hinged, stunningly fresh and bright with three-dimensional allure and proof-like detail, Extremely Fine, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $1,100.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,200 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $1,000-1

1895, $1 black, type II, D.L. watermark (Scott 276A), the perfect Perry, with deep color, bright white paper, precision centering and a relatively light cancel allowing the design through, Superb, a Top of the Pop, with just one stamp—in any condition—attaining a grade of 98 in PSE's Population Report, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 98.
SMQ SUP 98; $3,500.
Scott $200
Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Scott $200
Suggested Bid $2,000-3

1895, $2 dark blue, D.L. watermark (Scott 277a), incredibly fresh with strong color and lightly struck Philadelphia "RD" double-oval cancel, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $600.
Scott $400
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $400
Suggested Bid $400-600

1895, $2 bright blue, D.L. watermark (Scott 277), a real beauty, with intense color, cleanly printed and four all-but face-free cancels; a short perforation a top right easily overlooked, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott $400
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $400
Suggested Bid $300-400

1895, $2 dark blue, D.L. watermark (Scott 277a), 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
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $400
Suggested Bid $250-350