**1894 First Bureau Issue, Unwatermarked**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
1481		249	1894, 2¢ carmine lake, type I, unwatermarked (Scott 249), o.g., never hinged, a lovely stamp with razor-sharp detail in rich color, sound and wonderfully centered, Extremely Fine, with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF 90. SMQ XF 90; $1,200. Scott $550. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 249] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $800-1,200 Currently Opening at...$400.00 Will close during Public Auction
1482		251	1894, 2¢ carmine, type II, unwatermarked (Scott 251), full wide top margin part imprint single, o.g., never hinged, a stellar positional with vivacious color and clean impression, sound with sought-after wide top, Very Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. and 2012 P.S.A.G. certificates. Scott $1,250. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 251] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $500-750 Currently Opening at...$250.00 Will close during Public Auction
1483		261A	1894, $1 black, type II, unwatermarked (Scott 261A), o.g., hinged (lightly, in our view), pristine with sculptural presentation on fresh white paper; mark in top margin an extraneous bit of printer's ink, nearly Very Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $2,200. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 261A] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,000-1,500 Currently Opening at...$500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1484		261A	1894, $1 black, type II, unwatermarked (Scott 261A), o.g., hinged, sound and fresh with sculptural detail in bold, rich color, Extremely Fine, only six stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2000 & 2008 P.F. and 2025 P.S.E. certificates, the latter two graded XF 90. SMQ XF 90; $3,750. Scott $2,200. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 261A] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $2,000-2,800 Currently Opening at...$1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1485		262	1894, $2 bright blue, unwatermarked (Scott 262), o.g., lightly hinged, fresh with vibrant color and clean, clear impression, perforations clear all around, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,750. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 262] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,000-1,500 Currently Opening at...$500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1486		262	1894, $2 bright blue, unwatermarked (Scott 262), o.g., very lightly hinged, Post Office fresh with proof-like detail in bold, rich color; pristine with superior centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1991 and 2015 P.F. certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85. SMQ VF-XF 85; $3,425. Scott $2,750. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 262] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $2,000-3,000 Currently Opening at...$1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1487	O	262	1894, $2 bright blue, unwatermarked (Scott 262), bright and sound with deep color and neat New York double-oval Registry cancel; outstanding centering for this issue, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85. SMQ VF-XF 85; $2,000. Scott $1,500. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 262] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,000-1,500 Currently Opening at...$500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1488		263	1894, $5 dark green, unwatermarked (Scott 263), o.g., lightly hinged, pristine with intense color, clean lines, and jumbo tall margins; a handsome stamp, Very Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott $4,000. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 263] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $3,000-4,000 Currently Opening at...$1,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1489		263	1894, $5 dark green, unwatermarked (Scott 263), o.g., lightly hinged, in deep, rich color with razor-sharp detail, solidly centered on immaculate paper, nearly Very Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott $4,000. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 263] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,500-2,000 Currently Opening at...$750.00 Will close during Public Auction

**1895 First Bureau Issue, Watermarked**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
1490		264	1895, 1¢ blue, D.L. watermark (Scott 264), o.g., never hinged, a come-hither beauty with proof-like presentation in exceptionally deep color, fresh as the day it was printed, Superb, only six stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98. SMQ SUP 98; $1,300. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 264] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,000-1,500 Currently Opening at...$500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1491		270	1895, 5¢ chocolate, D.L. watermark (Scott 270), o.g., never hinged, pristine with rich color and crisp detail, sound and beautifully centered, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate for block of four, this position 3. Scott $105. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 270] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $200-300 Currently Opening at...$100.00 Will close during Public Auction
1492		272	1895, 8¢ violet brown, D.L. watermark (Scott 272), bottom margin part imprint single, o.g., never hinged, a gorgeous positional with exceptional color and centering on immaculate paper; an item with great eye appeal, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate graded XF 90. SMQ XF 90; $525. Scott $210. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 272] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $350-500 Currently Opening at...$180.00 Will close during Public Auction
1493		274	1895, 15¢ dark blue, D.L. watermark (Scott 274), o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh with proof-like detail in deep, crisp color, sound with superior centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2026 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85. SMQ VF-XF 85; $950. Scott $600. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 274] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $600-800 Currently Opening at...$475.00 Will close during Public Auction
1494		276	1895, $1 black, type I, D.L. watermark (Scott 276), o.g., lightly hinged, attention-grabbing with intense, deep color and razor-sharp detail, bright in superior centering; tiny stain at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate. Scott $600. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 276] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $400-600 Currently Opening at...$200.00 Will close during Public Auction
1495		277	1895, $2 bright blue, D.L. watermark (Scott 277), o.g., hinged, Post Office fresh with captivating color on bright white paper, Fine to Very Fine, with 2026 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $900. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 277] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $400-600 Currently Opening at...$200.00 Will close during Public Auction
1496		277a	1895, $2 dark blue, D.L. watermark (Scott 277a), o.g., very lightly hinged, a beauty with proof-like presentation, unassailable color, and centering prettier than its grade; a stamp with tremendous eye appeal, Extremely Fine, only seven stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 1984 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded XF 90. SMQ XF 90; $1,500. Scott $900. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 277a] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,000-1,500 Currently Opening at...$500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1497		278	1895, $5 dark green, D.L. watermark (Scott 278), o.g., hinged, rich, deep color and sharp detail, solidly centered, unfortunate single clipped perf at bottom left corner that probably wouldn't be mentioned at all if not for the 2 prior certs, still Very Fine, an all-around pretty stamp, with 1986 and 2026 P.F. and 2022 P.S.E. certificates. Scott $1,900. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 278] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $750-1,000 Currently Opening at...$375.00 Will close during Public Auction
1498	O	278	1895, $5 dark green, D.L. watermark (Scott 278), intensely colored on pristine paper, sound with double-oval New York Registry cancels, all with superior centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85. SMQ VF-XF 85; $775. Scott $600. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 278] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $500-750 Currently Opening at...$250.00 Will close during Public Auction
1499	O	278	1895, $5 dark green, D.L. watermark (Scott 278), Post Office fresh with compelling color and deep, crisp lines, in balanced margins of pure white and with light boxed cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90. SMQ XF 90; $1,250. Scott $600. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 278] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $800-1,200 Currently Opening at...$400.00 Will close during Public Auction
1500	O	278	1895, $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. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 278] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $2,000-3,000 Currently Opening at...$1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction

**1898 First Bureau Issue, UPU colors**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
1501		279	1898, 1¢ deep green (Scott 279), o.g., never hinged, pristine with rich color and clean lines, flawlessly centered on bright white, Superb, only six stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98. SMQ SUP 98; $1,100. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 279] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $800-1,200 Currently Opening at...$400.00 Will close during Public Auction
1502		279Bc	1898, 2¢ rose carmine, type IV (Scott 279Bc), left margin plate number 489 strip of 3 with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, clean and sound in radiant color, Fine to Very Fine, with 1983 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,750. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 279Bc] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $500-750 Currently Opening at...$250.00 Will close during Public Auction
1503		279Bc	1898, 2¢ rose carmine, type IV (Scott 279Bc), o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh with rich, vibrant color on matching paper, the design with proof-like clarity, Fine to Very Fine, with 1998 (block of four, this position 3) and 2009 P.S.E. certificates. Scott $850. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 279Bc] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $400-600 Currently Opening at...$200.00 Will close during Public Auction
1504		279Bc	1898, 2¢ rose carmine, type IV (Scott 279Bc), o.g., lightly hinged, pristine with brilliant color and clean, crisp lines, nicely centered and sound, Very Fine, with 1992 P.F. and 2024 P.S.E. certificates. Scott $275. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 279Bc] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $200-300 Currently Opening at...$100.00 Will close during Public Auction
1505		282C	1898, 10¢ brown, type I (Scott 282C), o.g., never hinged, a magnificent example with proof-like color and clarity, mathematically centered; destined for the finest of collections, Extremely Fine to Superb, only two stamps grade thus, with just three higher, in PSE's Population Report, with 2019 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $6,500. Scott Stamp Values $4,750. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 282C] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $4,000-6,000 Currently Opening at...$2,000.00 Will close during Public Auction

**1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
1506	E	285-E8-293-E7	1898, Trans-Miss. bicolor essays complete (Scott 285-E8-293-E7), a lovely set of these popular items, the India (61 x 50mm) die-sunk on 203 x 150mm card; proofs all fresh, a couple cards with spotting at edges; 1¢ and $2 hybrids, Very Fine. Scott $6,550. (PDF for this Lot) (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 285-E8-293-E7] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $2,500-3,500 Currently Opening at...$1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
1507		287	1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 287), o.g., never hinged, a gorgeous stamp with vivacious color and superior centering on bright white paper; couple tiny inclusions not noted on accompanying certificates, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2004 and 2019 P.S.E. certificates, each graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $4,250. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 287] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $2,500-3,500 Currently Opening at...$1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
1508		288	1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 288), left margin part arrow single, o.g., never hinged, a lovely positional with bold color and sharp detail, wonderfully centered on pristine paper, Extremely Fine, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90. SMQ XF 90; $1,000. Scott $290. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 288] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $600-800 Currently Opening at...$300.00 Will close during Public Auction
1509		288	1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 288), o.g., never hinged, a stunner with proof-like color and detail, flawlessly centered on pristine paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, only nine stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2009 P.F. certificate as plate number single, selvage since removed, graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $2,000. Scott Stamp Values $2,500. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 288] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,500-1,800 Currently Opening at...$750.00 Will close during Public Auction
1510		288	1898, 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] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $750-1,000 Currently Opening at...$375.00 Will close during Public Auction
1511	O	288	1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 288), an absolute stunner with full margins and perfect centering, fresh in deep, rich color with the faintest possible cancel; a superlative stamp in all respects, Superb, ex Myerson, Morton, one of just four stamps so-graded, with a single 98J higher, in PSE's Population Report, with 2011 and 2013 P.S.E. certificates, each graded SUP 98. SMQ SUP 98; $1,150. Scott Stamp Values $1,050. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 288] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $750-1,000 Currently Opening at...$375.00 Will close during Public Auction
1512	/	289//483	1898-1915, Compelling coterie of commemoratives (Scott 289//483), attractive group comprising #289 very lightly hinged, #296 block of four appearing never hinged, #400 never hinged, #400A very lightly hinged in corner, and #403 barest trace of hingeing; colors and centering on all solid and inviting; a useful quintet for collector and dealer alike, Very Fine overall, each with 2026 P.F. certificate plus 1979 or 1982 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,025. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6) (Image7) (Image8) (Image9) (Image10) (Image11) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 289//483] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $600-800 Currently Opening at...$300.00 Will close during Public Auction
1513		289	1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 289), o.g., never hinged, sound jumbo with alluring color and deep lines, all in superior centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1986 P.F. and 2019 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85J. SMQ VF-XF 85J; $950. Scott $400. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 289] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $600-800 Currently Opening at...$300.00 Will close during Public Auction
1514	O	289	1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 289), pristine with rich color and sharp liens, sound with exceptional centering, lightly cancelled, Extremely Fine to Superb, only seven stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, ex Helton, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $625. Scott Stamp Values $675. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 289] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $400-600 Currently Opening at...$200.00 Will close during Public Auction
1515		290	1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 290), bottom margin plate number 620 single, o.g., never hinged, a stellar positional, clean and sound with profound color and superior centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85. SMQ VF-XF 85; $650. Scott $400. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 290] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $400-600 Currently Opening at...$200.00 Will close during Public Auction
1516		290	1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 290), generously framed example, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2016 P.S.E. and 2008 P.F. certificates, each graded XF-SUP 95, 2002 P.S.E. and 2003 P.F. certificates. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $6,000. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 290] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $4,000-6,000 Currently Opening at...$2,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1517		290	1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 290), block of 4, o.g., very lightly hinged, exquisitely centered with proof-like presentation, a sound and enticing multiple, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1980 P.F. certificate. Scott $560. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 290] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $350-500 Currently Opening at...$180.00 Will close during Public Auction
1518		291	1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 291), o.g., never hinged, fresh and clean with deep color and clear details; centered with perforations clear on all sides, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,750. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 291] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $800-1,200 Currently Opening at...$400.00 Will close during Public Auction
1519		291	1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 291), o.g., very lightly hinged, pristine with deep, bold color and sharp detail, solidly centered and sound, Very Fine, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $600. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 291] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $350-500 Currently Opening at...$180.00 Will close during Public Auction
1520		292	1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (Scott 292), wide top margin plate number 606 single, o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh with intense color and razor-sharp detail on brilliant white paper; couple natural gum streaks noted strictly for accuracy, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $3,750. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 292] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $2,000-3,000 Currently Opening at...$1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction

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