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1893 Columbian Issue continued...
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
1101 og 244a image1893, $4 Columbian, rose carmine (Scott 244a), o.g., lightly hinged, a beauty with radiant color, exceptionally centered on like-new paper, Extremely Fine, only two stamps grade thus, with just four 95s higher, in PSE's Population Report, with 2008 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $4,150.
Scott $2,000. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 244a] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $3,500-4,000
SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
1102 og 245 image1893, $5 Columbian (Scott 245), o.g., absolute barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), lovely dark charcoal shade and sharp impression on crisp paper, exceptionally large and well-balanced margins all around, Extremely Fine, and one of the prettiest o.g. examples we have seen of this always challenging issue.
Scott $2,500. (Image)

Get Market Data for [United States 245] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $4,000-6,000
SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction
1103 og 245 image1893, $5 Columbian (Scott 245), disturbed o.g. with small h.r. at top center, nearly perfectly centered with even margins all around, intense deep rich color, Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,500. (Image)

Get Market Data for [United States 245] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $1,200-1,800
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
1104 ng 245 image1893, $5 Columbian (Scott 245), unused without gum, face-fresh with bold, deep color and sharp detail, nicely centered; tiny repaired thin at right, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,250. (Image)

Get Market Data for [United States 245] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $500-750
SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction
1105 O 245 image1893, $5 Columbian (Scott 245), Post Office fresh with bold color and sharp detail, plus near-maximal double-oval "New York/REG" postmark, Very Fine, a pretty stamp.
Scott $1,250. (Image)

Get Market Data for [United States 245] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction
1894 First Bureau Issue, Unwatermarked
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
1106 O 250 image1894, 2¢ carmine, type I, unwatermarked (Scott 250), Nearly ideal placement, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2024 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J.
SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $300. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 250] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $250-350
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
1107 nh 252 image1894, 2¢ carmine, type III, unwatermarked (Scott 252), o.g., never hinged, true Post Office fresh condition with radiant color and clean impression, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $800.
Scott $425. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 252] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $500-750
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
1108 og 256 image1894, 6¢ dull brown, unwatermarked (Scott 256), o.g., very lightly hinged, Post Office fresh with intense, deep color and clean impression; a lovely stamp, Extremely Fine, with 1979 P.F. certificate.
Scott $160. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 256] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $200-300
SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction
1109 nh 259 image1894, 15¢ dark blue, unwatermarked (Scott 259), o.g., never hinged, a beauty with exceptional color depth, sharp details and mathematical centering, Extremely Fine, only three stamps grade thus, with just four higher, in PSE's Population Report, with 2024 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $3,000.
Scott $850. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 259] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction
1110 nh 261A image1894, $1 black, type II, unwatermarked (Scott 261A), o.g., never hinged, gorgeous stamp with intense color and razor-sharp impression, Very Fine, scarce never hinged, rare this nice, with 1999 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott $6,750. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 261A] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $3,500-5,000
SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction
1111 og 261A image1894, $1 black, type II, unwatermarked (Scott 261A), o.g., lightly hinged, attention-grabbing with proof-like, sculptural presentation; a choice, beautifully centered example, Extremely Fine, only six stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2008 and 2022 P.S.E. certificates, each graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $3,750.
Scott $2,200. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 261A] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction
1112 og 262 image1894, $2 bright blue, unwatermarked (Scott 262), o.g., hinged, fresh and sound with solid color and clean impression, Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $4,725.
Scott $2,750. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 262] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
1895 First Bureau Issue, Watermarked
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
1113 O 267a image1897, 2¢ pink, type III, D.L. watermark (Scott 267a), Exceptionally crisp strike, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $250. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 267a] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $200-300
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction
1114 nh 269 image1895, 4¢ dark brown, D.L. watermark (Scott 269), wide top margin part imprint single, o.g., never hinged, a stellar example, crisply printed in solid color, sound with near-flawless centering; a pretty positional, Extremely Fine to Superb, only five stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2011 P.S.E. and 2015 P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,100.
Scott $125. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 269] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $800-1,200
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
1115 nh 271 image1895, 6¢ dull brown, D.L. watermark (Scott 271), o.g., never hinged, a stellar example with immense color, crisp detail, and superior centering, Extremely Fine, with 2025 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $900.
Scott $340. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 271] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $600-800
SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction
1116 nh 274 image1895, 15¢ dark blue, D.L. watermark (Scott 274), o.g., never hinged, exceptional jumbo with immense color depth and bold lines, well centered on pristine paper, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.F. and 2025 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85 J.
SMQ VF-XF 85J; $1,250.
Scott $600. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 274] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction
1117 og 277 image1895, $2 bright blue, D.L. watermark (Scott 277), o.g., barest trace of hinge, sound with fresh, bright color on matching paper, nearly Very Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $900. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 277] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $400-600
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
1118 og 277 image1895, $2 bright blue, D.L. watermark (Scott 277), o.g., hinged, Post Office fresh with bold color and clean detail, Very Fine, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded VF 80.
SMQ VF 80; $950.
Scott $900. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 277] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction
1119 og 277 image1895, $2 bright blue, D.L. watermark (Scott 277), o.g., lightly hinged, Post Office fresh with brilliant color and superior centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2022 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $1,150.
Scott $900. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 277] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $800-1,200
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction
1120 O 277 image1895, $2 bright blue, D.L. watermark (Scott 277), fresh with rich color and superior centering amid large margins on clean paper; postmark light and face-free, Extremely Fine, only ten stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $1,000.
Scott $400. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 277] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction
1121 nh 278 image1895, $5 dark green, D.L. watermark (Scott 278), o.g., never hinged, select example with robust color, clean lines, and alluring centering on fresh paper, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, only six stamps grade thus, with a single 98 higher, in PSE's Population Report, with 1999 P.F. and 2022 P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $12,500.
Scott $6,000. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 278] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $7,500-10,000
SOLD for $6,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
1122 og 278 image1895, $5 dark green, D.L. watermark (Scott 278), o.g., very lightly hinged, fresh-faced with bright color and like-new paper; small horizontal crease at right, Fine to Very Fine, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,900. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 278] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $500-750
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction
1123 og 278 image1895, $5 dark green, D.L. watermark (Scott 278), o.g., hinged, attractive stamp with bold color and clean detail, sound with clear margins all around, Fine to Very Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,900. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 278] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction
1124 og 278 image1895, $5 dark green, D.L. watermark (Scott 278), o.g., lightly hinged, Post Office fresh with bold color and crisp detail, well centered on bright paper, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $2,500.
Scott $1,900. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 278] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $1,800-2,500
SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction
1125 ng 278 image1895, $5 dark green, D.L. watermark (Scott 278), unused without gum, fresh with deep color and superior centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2025 P.S.A.G. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $675.
Scott $900. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 278] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $400-600
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction
1126 O 278 image1895, $5 dark green, D.L. watermark (Scott 278), Post Office fresh with rich color and sharp lines, light double-ring Registered cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, only seven stamps grade thus, with just five higher, in PSE's Population Report, with 2021 P.S.A.G. and 2022 P.F. certificates, the former graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $3,750.
Scott $600. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 278] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $2,000-3,000
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
1898 First Bureau Issue, UPU colors
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
1127 nh 279 image1898, 1¢ deep green (Scott 279), single with plate number, appears newly minted, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $375. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 279] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $300-400
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction
1128 O 279Bh image1899, 2¢ vermilion, type IV (Scott 279Bh), Nicely balanced margins, the SMQ doesn't list a value for this stamp in this grade, but by looking at the prices for a 279B in grades of 95 ($125) and 98 ($475), we know its value falls somewhere in between these two extremes, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 279Bh] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $250-350
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
1129 nhbl 280a image1898, 4¢ lilac brown (Scott 280a), full wide top margin plate number 460 block of 6 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, sound with exceptionally rich color, attractive centering, and a massive top to fit another stamp, Very Fine, with 2014 and 2020 P.F. certificates.
Scott $1,250. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 280a] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction
1130 nh 283a image1898, 10¢ orange brown, type II, vertical watermark (Scott 283a), o.g., never hinged, enticing with clear impression in radiant color, sound with superior centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $775. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 283a] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction
1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
1131 E 285-E8//291-E8 image1898, 1¢//50¢ Trans-Miss. bicolor essays (Scott 285-E8//291-E8), die on India, die sunk on card, pristine quartet comprising 1¢, 8¢, 10¢ and 50¢ essays (#285-E8, 289-E4, 290-E4 and 291-E8); all on 62 x 50mm India die-sunk on 202 x 152mm card (10¢ 129mm tall); wonderful additions to any Trans-Mississippi collection, Very Fine.
Scott $3,000. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 285-E8//291-E8] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $2,000-3,000
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
1132 P 285P1//293P1 image1898, Trans-Miss. large die proofs, group of eight (Scott 285P1//293P1), complete less the $1 value, each on 83 x 68mm India die-sunk on cut-down card measuring 105 x 87mm; crisp impressions and generally bright, fresh color; heavy toning mostly to card though affecting India on several, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $6,950. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 285P1//293P1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $1,500-2,000
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
1133 P 285P1-293P1 image1898, Trans-Miss. complete, large die proofs (Scott 285P1-293P1), generally fresh strikes on 82 x 67mm India die-sunk on 201 x 126mm card; colors all solid with clear detail; some toning to cards (10¢ on India below design), 50¢ India with wrinkle, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $6,050. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

Get Market Data for [United States 285P1-293P1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction
1134 nh 287 image1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 287), intense, rich pigment, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $550. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 287] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $400-600
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction
1135 nhbl 287 image1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 287), bottom margin plate number 634 block of 4 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, fresh and sound with bright, unadulterated color, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,550. (Image)

Get Market Data for [United States 287] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction
1136 nh 288 image1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 288), o.g., never hinged, a spectacular jumbo with proof-like detail in bold color, mathematically centered amid wide margins of white, Extremely Fine to Superb, only two stamps grade thus, with just seven higher, in PSE's Population Report, with 2003 and 2020 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $4,000.
Scott $290. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 288] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $3,000-4,000
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
1137 nhbl 288 image1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 288), horizontal block of 10 from the lower right pane of plate no. 618, separated into blocks of 6 & 4 and, unfortunately, split between the imprint and the plate number, o.g., never hinged, fresh and nicely centered with a straight edge at the left, Fine to Very Fine. Still a lovely showpiece.
Scott $2,900 ++. (Image)

Get Market Data for [United States 288] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $1,500-2,000
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
1138 nhbl 289 image1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 289), right full pane of 50 with plate number 643 and imprint, a rarely seen survivor, fresh and sound with robust color and clean impression, with full wide selvage yielding arrow block at right and plate & imprint blocks top and bottom plus part arrows and natural straight edge at left, o.g., never hinged, Very Good to Fine, an exhibition-worthy showpiece.
Scott $26,200 as blocks & singles. (Image)

Get Market Data for [United States 289] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $10,000-15,000
SOLD for $8,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
1139 nh 290 image1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 290), full top plate #617 and imprint pair, o.g., never hinged, deep dark color and proof-quality impression, Very Fine and stunning never hinged plate no. and imprint pair.
Scott $1,025. (Image)

Get Market Data for [United States 290] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $500-750
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
1140 og 291 image1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 291), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), sound example with enticing color and clarity, nicely centered, Very Fine, with 1984 and 2014 P.F. certificates.
Scott $600. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images)

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Get Market Data for [United States 291] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate $400-600
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

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