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Sale 83: Gems of Philately

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1894-98 Bureau Issues

Lots 225-229

Lot 225    

1894, $1 black, type II, full o.g., near perfect centering within well balanced oversized margins, bright and fresh with deep color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, this being the sole example graded 95J with only two graded higher; with 1992 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $6,800 for 95 and $11,000 for 98).
Scott No. 261A    $2,100.

THE HIGHEST GRADED MINT JUMBO MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 $1 PERRY TYPE II ISSUE.

Realized: $3,750

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Lot 226    

1894, $5 dark green, o.g., fairly light hinging, exceptional centering amid remarkably large margins all around, stunning rich color on bright paper, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, a phenomenal mint gem; with 1970 and 2018 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95J, SSV $12,500 for 95 and 20,000 for 98).
Scott No. 263    $4,000.

ONE OF THE FINEST MINT JUMBO-MARGIN EXAMPLES OF THE 1894 $5 MARSHALL ISSUE IN EXISTENCE.

Realized: $14,500

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Lot 227    

1895, $5 dark green, full o.g., choice centering and attractive margins, rich deep color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine, a select mint example of this scarce Bureau high value; with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 278    $2,000.

Realized: $1,200

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Lot 228 o   

1895, $5 dark green, light oval cancels, beautifully balanced margins and exceptional centering, deep rich color, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful gem high value; with 1995 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 278    $600.

Realized: $450

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Lot 229    

1898, 2¢ red, type IV, tied by "Washington, N.J., Oct 3" duplex on cover with all-over gold leaf multicolor "The Cornish American Pianos and Organs" illustrated advertising design showing piano to South Woodstock Me., Oct. 4th arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous immaculate example of this quintessential piano ad design.
Scott No. 279B    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $375

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Lots 225-229

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