Lot 1147 P
1894, 1¢-$5 Unwatermarked Issue Complete, Large Die Proofs. On India die sunk on cards (152 x 201mm), rich bright colors, fresh and Very Fine, a wonderful and rare set of these Bureau of Engraving and Printing issues.Scott No. 247P1-263P1 $4,475.
Realized: $2,800
Lot 1148
1894, 2¢ carmine, type II. O.g., never hinged, brilliant color, fresh and Fine; with 2008 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 251 $1,100.
Realized: $325
Lot 1149
1894, 50¢ orange. O.g., never hinged, slightly oxidized at top, Fine.Scott No. 260 $1,600.
Realized: $650
Lot 1150
1895, 3¢ purple. Top and bottom margin plate number "447" strips of 3, o.g., never hinged, both nicely centered, fresh with rich colors, Very Fine.Scott No. 268 $800.
Realized: $200
Lot 1151
1895, 3¢ purple. Top sheet margin plate number strip of 10 with plate "103" and imprint, o.g., never hinged, centered to top, fresh, about Fine.Scott No. 268 $1,205.
Realized: $190
Lot 1152
1895, 4¢ dark brown. Top sheet margin plate number strip of 10 with plate "92" and imprint, o.g., never hinged, rich color, bright and very fresh, Fine.Scott No. 269 $1,550.
Realized: $190
Lot 1153
1895, 4¢ dark brown. Top sheet margin plate number strip of 10 with plate "94" and imprint, o.g., never hinged, centered to right, fresh, about Fine.Scott No. 269 $1,420.
Realized: $180
Lot 1154
1895, 5¢ chocolate. Top and bottom margin plate number "391" strips of 3, o.g., never hinged, fresh with bold color, Fine.Scott No. 270 $750.
Realized: $145
Lot 1155
1895, 5¢ chocolate. Top sheet margin plate number strip of 10 with plate "129" and imprint, o.g., never hinged, centered to left, fresh, reattached perfs in selvage at right, about Fine.Scott No. 270 $1,110.
Realized: $145
Lot 1156
1895, 6¢ dull brown. Block of 4, o.g., some hinge reinforcements, deep rich color, F.-V.F.Scott No. 271 $550.
Realized: $170