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U.S. Stamps & Postal History and Important Historical Documents


1894 Bureau Issue, Unwatermarked
 
 
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Lot 1394

1894, 2¢ carmine, type III (252), right sheet margin single with part imprint, centered with mathematical precision within exceptionally wide margins, brilliant color and pristine never hinged original gum. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $400

Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1395

1894, 6¢ dull brown (256), right margin single, well centered with large margins, rich color and a strong impression. Original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $500

Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1396
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$2 dark blue, $5 dark plate proofs on card (262P4-263P4), bottom margin arrow blocks of four. Large margins all around, faint vertical crease in each. Fresh and Very Fine appearance, these bottom margin arrow blocks of four are unique.
Scott $5,500
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Lot 1397
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1894, $2 bright blue (262), well centered within large to enormous margins, with prooflike color and impression on crisp white paper. Unobtrusive face-free cancel. An Extremely Fine and visually appealing jumbo.
Scott $1,250

Expertization: 1998 P.S.E. and 1999 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1398

1894, $5 dark green (263), a beautifully centered imprint single with extra large margins, deep color and a prooflike impression, original gum, very lightly hinged. Barely perceptible and minute perf thin at top. Still an Extremely Fine and striking jumbo.
Scott $5,000

Expertization: clear 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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