Newspaper, 1875 Special Printing, 12¢ pale rose. Without gum as issued, superb centering and encompassed by huge margins, stunning radiant color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, with 1991 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $4,400), one of two in this grade with none higher.
Scott No. PR40; $1,500.

WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1875 12¢ NEWSPAPER SPECIAL PRINTING ISSUE. Scott $1,500
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Scott $1,500

Newspaper, 1894, 12¢ pink. O.g., lightly hinged, remarkable perfect centering amid huge margins, bright vivid color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, the only example to receive this grade with none higher, with 2001 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95J, unpriced this grade, priced at $5,050 for the grade of 90).
Scott No. PR95; $2,600.

WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1894 12¢ NEWSPAPER ISSUE AND EASILY THE FINEST JUMBO MARGIN EXAMPLE KNOWN. Scott $2,600
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Scott $2,600

Newspaper, 1894, 24¢ pink. Quartered cork cancel, attractively centered with perfs clear of design, bright pastel-like color, F.-V.F. appearance, an extremely rare newspaper issue in used condition, with all known examples having flaws.
Scott No. PR96; $8,000.

ONE OF THE FINER OF ONLY FOUR CERTIFIED USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1894 24¢ BUREAU NEWSPAPER ISSUE. Scott $8,000
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Scott $8,000

Newspaper, 1895, $100 purple. O.g., very lightly hinged, well centered amid large oversized margins, bright and fresh with rich vivid color, a Very Fine jumbo, a choice mint example of this scarce and difficult issue, with 1992, 2003 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (VF 80J, SMQ $3,300 for 80 and $4,750 for 85) with only one graded higher at 95.
Scott No. PR113; $3,500. Scott $3,500
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Scott $3,500