Sale 346

U.S. and Canada Stamps and Postal History


1894 First Bureau Issue, Unwatermarked
 
 
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Lot 753

1894, 2¢ carmine lake, type I (249), top margin single with plate no., beautifully centered with large margins and never hinged original gum, mild natural gum streaks (skips), Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,200.
Scott $450

Expertization: 2004 PSE Certificate graded XF 90nh.
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Lot 754

1894, 2¢ carmine, type II (251), left margin plate no. single, well centered and remarkably fresh with truly vibrant color and immaculate, never hinged original gum, Very Fine.
Scott $975

Expertization: 2004 PSE Certificate graded VF 80.
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Lot 755

1894, 4¢ dark brown (254), choice centering within uncommonly large margins, deep color and pristine, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $525

Expertization: 1999 & 2005 PF Certificates.

Provenance: Enstrom
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Lot 756

1894, 8¢ violet brown (257), fresh and nearly perfectly centered with intense color and never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine.
Scott $475

Expertization: 1989 & 2005 PF Certificates.

Provenance: Enstrom
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Lot 757

1894, 15¢ dark blue (259), especially fresh and well centered with dark, truly intense color on bright white paper and full original gum with just the barest trace of hinging; Extremely Fine.
Scott $300

Expertization: 2000 PF Certificate.

Provenance: Enstrom
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Lot 758

1894, 50¢ orange (260), exceptional, near-perfect centering with fresh, truly vibrant color and lightly hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $500

Expertization: 1990 & 2006 PF Certificates.
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