Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale

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Session Five (lots 2881-3003): Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at 10:30am continued...

1895 Watermarked and 1897-1903 Change of Colors Bureau Issues (Scott 264-284)

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Lot Description

2968

2c Carmine, Ty. I (265). Mint N.H., essentially perfect centering, vivid color on post-office fresh paper

EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1895 TYPE I WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.

With 2019 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,000.00). Only one grades higher (at 100J, offered in our 2019 Gems sale) and only two others share this lofty grade (Image)

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$ 105.00

SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

2969

2c Carmine, Ty. II-III (266-267). Mint N.H. block of eight with left selvage, rightmost two stamps Type III, others Type II, rich color, Very Fine, attractive position piece, only Plate 170 yields a combination of the two types (Image)

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$ 1,440.00

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction

2970

2c Carmine, Ty. II (266). Mint N.H. left imprint and plate no. 170 block of six, brilliant color, fresh and Fine (Image)

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$ 1,100.00

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

2971

6c Dull Brown (271). Mint N.H. with wide top selvage, gorgeous rich color and proof-like impression, outstanding centering with Jumbo margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB SHEET MARGIN MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1895 WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE IS GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST AWARDED.

With 2019 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $6,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded by P.S.E. to a Mint N.H. Scott 271 and it is shared by only two others (Image)

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$ 325.00

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

2972

8c Violet Brown (272). Mint N.H., intense shade, wide and beautifully balanced margins, post-office fresh in every respect, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1988 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,950.00), only seven grade higher (Image)

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$ 210.00

SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

2973

8c Violet Brown, USIR Watermark (272a). Showing bold "R" of watermark, deep rich color, choice centering, face-free cancel struck in corner, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful example, the "USIR" (United States Internal Revenue) watermark error occurred when a supply of paper reserved for revenue stamp production was used for printing the 6c and 8c postage stamps, there are approximately 75 known of the 8c, but many are either off-center or have flaws, collectors prefer examples showing the "R" watermark, as this letter is unquestionably from "USIR", with 1996 P.F. certificate (Image)

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$ 950.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
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2974

15c Dark Blue (274). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 264 strip of three, wonderful depth of color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80) (Image)

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$ 2,200.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
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2975

50c Orange (275). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color, well-balanced margins, Very Fine, with 1982 P.F. certificate (Image)

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$ 240.00

SOLD for $450.00
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2976

$1.00 Black, Ty. I (276). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep shade and strong impression, fresh, Very Fine and choice, with 1985 P.F. certificate (Image)

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$ 600.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
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2977

$1.00 Black, Ty. I (276). Original gum, lightly hinged, Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate (Image)

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$ 600.00

SOLD for $225.00
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2978

$1.00 Black, Ty. I (276). Block of four, disturbed original gum, intense shade, well-centered, small thin spot straddles top pair at top, appears Very Fine (Image)

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$ 2,600.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction