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U.S. 1894-98 Regular Issues (Scott #248-280b)
 
 
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Lot 316

1894, 2¢ pink, type I (248), full top margin imprint and plate no. 25 block of 6 particularly fresh color and paper, beautifully centered o.g., lightly hinged on the selvage only, stamps are never hinged choice Very Fine.
Scott $550

Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 317

1894, 2¢ carmine, type II (251), virtually perfectly centered with radiant color and bright paper o.g., never hinged post office fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $650

Expertization: 1993 APS Certificate.
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Lot 318

1894, 5¢ chocolate, imperf horizontally (255c), vertical pair fresh luxurious color full o.g. Fine rarely seen in sound condition.
Scott $4,000

Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 319

1894, 6¢ dull brown, imperf horizontally (256a), vertical pair o.g. small thins (most pairs are faulty to some degree) Fine appearance.
Scott $1,600

Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 320

1894, $1 black, type I (261), quite well centered, intense color on bright paper o.g. Very Fine.
Scott $1,000

Expertization: 1985 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 321

1894, $1 black, types I & II (261-261A), horizontal pair bright color and paper, light perforation strengthening o.g., lightly hinged a Fine and attractive example of this rare combination pair.
Scott $4,000

Expertization: 1995 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 322

1894, $1 black, type II (261A), beautifully preserved color and paper o.g., very lightly hinged Very Fine.
Scott $2,300

Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 323

1894, $1 black, type II (261A), remarkably fresh color and paper o.g., very lightly hinged if at all Fine.
Scott $2,300

Expertization: 1993 P.S.E. Certificate for pair from which it was taken.
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Lot 324
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1894, $1 black, type II (261A), outstanding centering with huge margins for the type II, intense color Extremely Fine.
Scott $750

Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 325

1894, $2 bright blue (262), brilliant color o.g., never hinged reperforated at left slight gum creases Fine appearance.
Scott $7,750
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Lot 326

1894, $2 bright blue (262), deep color and impression on bright paper o.g. exceptionally Fine.
Scott $3,250

Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 327

1894, $5 dark green (263), large, perfectly balanced margins, dark color and deeply etched impression o.g., lightly hinged Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $5,000

WITH MARGINS AND CENTERING RARELY SEEN ON THE DOLLAR-VALUE FIRST BUREAUS, THIS STAMP STANDS OUT AS A TRUE CONDITION RARITY.

Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 328

1894, $5 dark green (263), large margins, rich color o.g. small crease (not mentioned in certificate), reperforated at right Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $5,000

Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 329

1895, 10¢ dark green (273), virtually perfect centering, intense color and bright paper o.g., never hinged a choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $225

Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 330

1895, 10¢ dark green, imperf (273a), right sheet margin vertical strip of 3 with imprint and plate no. 305 o.g., stamps never hinged sealed tear in selvage next to the top stamp otherwise Very Fine and very rare only 400 issued.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 331

1895, 50¢ orange, imperf (275b), horizontal pair full to large margins, intense color, couple small inclusions o.g. Very Fine only 100 issued.
Scott $1,250

Expertization: clear 1998 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 332

1895, $1 black, type I (276), well centered, fresh and bright o.g. Very Fine.
Scott $650

Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 333

1895, $1 black, type I, imperf (276b), horizontal pair huge margins all around, intense color o.g., lightly hinged Extremely Fine only 100 issued.
Scott $1,600

Expertization: 1991 P.S.E. Certificate, backstamped Herst.
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Lot 334

1895, $1 black, type II (276A), well centered, post office fresh color and paper o.g., lightly hinged Very Fine.
Scott $1,400

Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 335

1895, $2 bright blue (277), well centered, gorgeous color on bright paper o.g. choice Very Fine.
Scott $1,100

Expertization: 1995 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 336

1895, $2 bright blue (277), brilliant color enhanced by crisp white paper o.g. Very Fine and handsome.
Scott $1,100

Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 337

1895, $2 bright blue (277), top margin single with part imprint, deep color and razor-sharp impression o.g., never hinged Fine.
Scott $2,750
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Lot 338

1895, $2 dark blue, imperf (277a), horizontal pair vivid deep color, light gum bend and wrinkle o.g., lightly hinged nearly Very Fine rare as only 50 pairs can exist.
Scott $3,500

Expertization: 1980 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 339

1895, $5 dark green (278), exceptionally fresh with vivid color and bright paper o.g. Very Fine.
Scott $2,300

Expertization: 1980 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 340

1895, $5 dark green (278), well centered, vivid color o.g., lightly hinged fresh and nearly Very Fine.
Scott $2,300

Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 341

1895, $5 dark green (278), deep color and prooflike impression o.g. Fine.
Scott $2,300
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Lot 342

1895, $5 dark green, imperf (278a), horizontal pair large margins all around, rich color o.g., lightly hinged choice Very Fine rare as only 50 pairs can exist only 100 issued.
Scott $3,500

A RARE PAIR, OF THE 50 THAT CAN EXIST MANY ARE FOUND WITH GUM FAULTS.

Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 343

1898, 4¢ lilac brown (280a), bottom margin imprint and plate no. 460 block of 6 exceptionally well centered for this issue, fresh color, intact perforations o.g., lightly hinged choice Very Fine.
Scott $625
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Lot 344

1898, 4¢ orange brown (280b), bottom margin imprint and plate no. 1335 block of 6 luxurious color, well centered, crisp and intact o.g., lightly hinged Very Fine.
Scott $625
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