1894-98 Bureau Issues
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
|
| 789 |
 |
 2c Carmine, Ty. III
(252). Top imprint and plate no. 146 block of six with wide selvage,
original gum, barely hinged, radiant color, unusually choice centering
throughoutEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM PLATE BLOCK OF
THE 1894 UNWATERMARKED CARMINE TYPE III ISSUE. A PLATE BLOCK OF
EXTRAORDINARY FRESHNESS AND APPEAL. With 2005 P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,900.00
SOLD for $5,750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 790 |
 |
 10c Dark Green (258).
Mint N.H., bright color on white paper, almost perfectly centered with
well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND REMARKABLY FRESH
MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU
ISSUE. With 2000 P.F. certificate as block of four and 2001 P.F.
certificate as single with selvage (since removed).
(Image) |
800.00
SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 791 |
|
 $1.00 Black, Ty. II
(261A). Mint N.H., intense shade, proof-like impression showing every
little detail of the engraving, choice centering with wide
marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894
$1.00 TYPE II UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. Collectors of this issue
know that it is extremely difficult to find the first Bureau issue in
centered, Mint Never-Hinged condition, particularly the higher
denominations. This is mostly due to production problems as the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing assumed responsibility for stamp production after
the American Bank Note contract expired. With 1999 P.F. certificate.
(Image) |
6,000.00
SOLD for $5,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 792 |
 |
 $1.00 Black, Ty. II
(261A). Original gum, small h.r., detailed impression on bright
paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1894
UNWATERMARKED $1.00 TYPE II ISSUE. With 1993 P.F. certificate (Image) |
2,300.00
SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 793 |
|
 $2.00 Bright Blue
(262). Original gum, lightly hinged, pretty pastel colorVERY FINE
AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE UNWATERMARKED $2.00 1894 BUREAU
ISSUE. With 1999 P.F. certificate
(Image) |
3,250.00
SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 794 |
|
 $5.00 Dark Green (263).
Mint N.H., choice centering and unusually wide margins, beautiful deep
rich color and incredibly detailed impression showing all of the fine
engraving lines in the background, bright and fresh paperEXTREMELY
FINE GEM. AN EXCEPTIONAL AND EXTREMELY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF
THE $5.00 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. Without question, the $5.00
is the rarest of the 1894 Unwatermarked Bureau Issue in sound,
well-centered Mint Never-Hinged condition. It is unlikely that more than
four or five Extremely Fine Mint N.H. examples exist. With 1979, 1992
and 2004 P.F. certificates (Image) |
13,000.00
SOLD for $32,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 795 |
|
 $5.00 Dark Green
(263). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color on post-office
fresh paper, choice centering for this difficult issueVERY FINE AND
CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 $5.00 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU
ISSUE. With 1993 P.F. certificate
(Image) |
5,000.00
SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 796 |
 |
 5c Chocolate (270).
Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 163 block of six, radiant color on
bright paper, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT
NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 1895 5-CENT WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. RARE
IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. With 1999 P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,300.00
SOLD for $7,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 797 |
|
 $2.00 Bright Blue
(277). Mint N.H. with part imprint at bottom, rich color on
bright paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A SCARCE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE
OF THE $2.00 1895 WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. With copy of 1991 P.F.
certificate for strip of three (Image) |
3,000.00
SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 798 |
|
 $2.00 Dark Blue
(277a). Mint N.H., intense color in the true Dark Blue shade, sharp
proof-like impressionVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A SCARCE MINT NEVER-HINGED
EXAMPLE OF THE WATERMARKED 1895 $2.00 BUREAU ISSUE IN THE DARK BLUE SHADE.
A STUNNING STAMP. With 1987 and 2002 P.F. certificates (Image) |
3,000.00
SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 799 |
|
 $2.00 Dark Blue
(277a). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color on bright paper, wide
and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE
OF THE 1895 $2.00 WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE IN THE DARK BLUE COLOR With
1984 P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,100.00
SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
