Sale 121: Gems of Philately

Lot 165    

1894, 2¢ carmine lake, type I, unwatermarked, top margin plate no. "11" single, o.g., never hinged, well centered with intense carmine lake color, Extremely Fine; with 1998 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 249    $500.

Realized: $400

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Lot 166 P   

1894, 6¢ dull brown, plate proof on card, top margin plate no. "28" block of 6 with imprint, beautiful rich color on bright fresh card, evenly balanced margins, Extremely Fine, we know of at least three plate blocks of this card proof with this being the only top plate block.
Scott No. 256P4    $5,500.

AN EXTREMELY RARE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 1894 6¢ BUREAU PLATE PROOF ON CARD.

Realized: $2,100

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Lot 167 P   

1895, 2nd Bureau issue (D.L. watermark), 1¢ to $5 complete, imperf proofs on stamp paper, set of 13, horizontal pairs, o.g., 1¢-3¢ & 6¢-10¢ with margins, ample to mostly large with high values all with large margins around, rich deep colors, small thin in left 10¢, still Very Fine and choice; 50¢-$5 each with 2001-2005 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 264P5-278P5    $12,275.

A VERY RARE COMPLETE ORIGINAL GUM SET OF THE 1895 SECOND BUREAU ISSUE IMPERF PROOFS ON STAMP PAPER.

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Lot 168    

1895, 1¢ blue, D.L. watermark, right margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering within large beautifully balanced margins, rich deep color in bright fresh paper, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, a wonderful never hinged gem; with 2021 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $850).
Scott No. 264    $18.

Realized: $300

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Lot 169    

1895, 4¢ dark brown, D.L. watermark, o.g., never hinged, deep rich color, precise centering and evenly balanced margins, Extremely Fine to Superb, a lovely gem; with 2021 Crowe certificate Graded (95, SSV $1,500).
Scott No. 269    $125.

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Lot 170 P   

1895, 10¢ dark green, imperf proof on stamp paper, left margin horizontal pair, o.g., never hinged, large margins and full sheet selvage, bright and fresh with rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb, very scarce with only 400 issued; with 2002 P.F. & 2024 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95).
Scott No. 273P5    $900 for hinged pair.

Realized: $450

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Lot 171    

1895, $1 black, type I, D.L. watermark, o.g., very lightly hinged, choice centering amid wide margins, deep color on bright paper, Extremely Fine; with 2013 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,300).
Scott No. 276    $600.

Realized: $1,100

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Lot 172    

1895, $1 black, type I, D.L. watermark, o.g., large well balanced margins, bold color, Extremely Fine; with 2022 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott No. 276    $600.

Realized: $450

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Lot 173    

1895, $5 dark green, D.L. watermark, o.g., fairly light hinging, exceptionally well centered within well balanced margins, deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2024 P.F. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95, SSV $5,000).
Scott No. 278    $2,000.

A STUNNING GEM MINT EXAMPLE OF 1895 $5 MARSHALL ISSUE.



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Realized: $3,000

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Lot 174    

1895, $5 dark green, D.L. watermark, o.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered with large margins, bright and fresh with rich bold color, Extremely Fine, a striking mint high value; with 2010 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $3,500).
Scott No. 278    $2,000.

A GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF THE $5 MARSHALL ON WATERMARKED PAPER.

Realized: $2,100

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