Lot 3130
1894, $1 black, type II, unwatermarked, right margin single, o.g., never hinged, deep intense color, attractive wide margins and well centered, Very Fine and choice; with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (80).Scott Nos. 261A $6,500.
A RARE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 $1 TYPE II ISSUE IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION.
Realized: $3,000
Lot 3131
1895, 2¢ carmine, type III, D.L. watermark, top margin plate no. "491" single, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering with evenly balanced margins around, remarkably rich color and a sharp crisp impression on bright paper, Superb, an extraordinary gem plate single; with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded Gem 98.Scott Nos. 267 $16.
Realized: $700
Lot 3132
1895, 4¢ dark brown, D.L. watermark, top margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, rich deep dark brown color, exceptional centering amid beautifully balanced margins, exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful never hinged gem, with only five examples graded higher; with 1999 P.F. & 2021 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,400).Scott Nos. 269 $125.
Lot 3133 o
1895, $1 black, type I, D.L. watermark, fairly light oval cancels, near perfect centering amid beautifully balanced margins, intensely deep shade, Extremely Fine to Superb, a brilliant used gem; with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (95, SSV $950).Scott Nos. 276 $95.
Lot 3134
1898, 1¢ deep green, right margin single with part imprint, o.g., barest trace of hinge (if any, appears never hinged), perfectly centered amid large oversized and beautifully balanced margins all around, rich deep color, a Superb jumbo gem; with 2017 P.S.E. certificate Graded Gem 100 Jumbo, SMQ unpriced in this ultimate grade, one of two recorded examples.Scott Nos. 279 $9.
Realized: $400