Lot 954
1895, 2¢ carmine, type I, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid wide margins, rich radiant color and P.O. fresh, Extremely Fine and choice.Scott No. 265 $83.
Realized: $110
Lot 955
1895, 6¢ dull brown, o.g., never hinged, rich deep color, very fresh, Very Fine; with 2003 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF 80).Scott No. 271 $360.
Realized: $230
Lot 956 o
1895, 8¢ violet brown, duplex cancel, exceptional centering within oversized margins, rich bold color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $225).Scott No. 272 $3.
Lot 957
1895, 50¢ orange, o.g., lightly hinged, nice centering and margins, rich bold color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2004 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $325).Scott No. 275 $260.
Realized: $250
Lot 958
1895, $1 black, type II, o.g., fairly light hinging, choice centering amid well balanced margins, deep color on bright paper, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2003 & 2009 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SSV $2,400).Scott No. 276A $1,250.
Realized: $2,700
Lot 959
1895, $2 bright blue, o.g., nice centering and margins, bright fresh paper and rich color, Very Fine; with 2017 P.S.A.G. certificate.Scott No. 277 $900.
Lot 960 BKS
1898, 2¢ light red, type IV, diagonal "Specimen" overprint, booklet pane of 6 with "991" plate number, full o.g., rich color, small thin in top left stamp, otherwise F.-V.F., still a very rare specimen booklet bearing a plate number.Scott No. 279BjSE $1,100.
Realized: $210