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1895 Watermarked Issue
 
 
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Lot 170
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1895, 8¢ violet brown, watermarked USIR (272a), showing large part of double-lined "R". Beautifully centered with large, well balanced margins and light magenta cancel. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,000

A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 8¢ BUREAU ON PAPER INTENDED FOR THE PRINTING OF U.S. REVENUE STAMPS.

Expertization: with 2004 & 2013 P.F. certificates.
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Lot 171

1895, 15¢ dark blue (274), bottom margin plate number single. Virtually perfectly centered with intense color, prooflike impression and flawless, never hinged original gum; a striking. Extremely Fine gem. Scott Stamp Values $1,300.
Scott $625

Expertization: with 2015 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 172

1895, 15¢ dark blue (274), full top margin imprint & plate no. block of 6. Incredibly bright and fresh with deep, dark color. O.g., lightly hinged. Small thin spot lower left stamp and in selvage, few light natural paper wrinkles. Very Fine appearance.
Scott $4,500
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Lot 173

1895, $1 black, type I (276), post office fresh and quite well centered within very large margins, intense color and flawless, never hinged original gum. F.-V.F. a pristine mint single.
Scott $1,800

Expertization: with 1999 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 174

1895, $1 black, type II (276A), nicely centered with intense color. O.g., paper hinge remnant. Nearly Very Fine.
Scott $1,250

Expertization: with 1994 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 175

1895, $5 dark green (278), rich color, exceptionally fresh. O.g. F.-V.F.
Scott $2,000

Expertization: with 1992 P.F. certificate.
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