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15c Dark Blue (274). Mint N.H., intense shade on
bright paper, choice centering with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 15-CENT WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. Ex Dr. Killien. With 2001 P.F. and 2001 and 2006 P.S.E. certificates
(XF-Superb 95; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 90, SMQ $1,450.00 as 90). We are aware of only two others graded higher. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 625.00
SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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$1.00 Black, Ty. II (276A). Original gum, lightly
hinged, deep shade and detailed impression, wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 $1.00 TYPE II WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE, WHICH IS GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE
AWARDED IN ANY CATEGORY. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares it. No other categories (Used, No Gum or Mint N.H.) have graded higher. We have offered only
four Mint N.H. copies in total since the mid-1990's (the highest grade for Mint N.H. is a single copy at 90), so collectors should view this lightly-hinged example graded XF-Superb 95 as a true condition rarity. (Image) Search for comparables at
SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 1,250.00
SOLD for $6,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |