Lot 2372 P
1894, 5¢ Black, Trial Color Large Die Proof, 64x77mm, couple minor shallow thin spots typical of these, Extremely Fine appearance, much nicer than usual.Scott No. 255TC1ae $1,250.
Lot
2373 
1894, 5¢ chocolate, unwatermarked, vertical pair, imperf. horizontally, o.g., hinged, very sharp color and balanced margins, Very Fine, a very rare variety not often seen; with 2025 P.S.E. certificate Graded (VF 80).Scott No. 255c $4,000.
Realized: $1,350
Lot 2374 P
1894, $2 dark blue, large die proof on India paper, die sunk on large card (246x193mm), bright and fresh, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 262P1 $500.
Realized: $160
Lot
2375
1895, 1¢ blue, D.L. watermark, left margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered within large even margin, bright colors, Extremely Fine to Superb, a lovely gem example; with 2025 P.F. certificate Graded (XF-SUP 95).Scott No. 264 $18.
Realized: $220
Lot 2376 S
1895, $2 bright blue, Universal Postal Congress specimen overprint, o.g., lightly hinged, very well balanced centering and deep rich color, tiny tone spot on hair, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2025 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95).Scott No. 277Sp $400.
Realized: $1,150
Lot 2377 S
1895, $5 dark green Universal Postal Congress specimen overprint, o.g., lightly hinged, excellent centering with deep color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2025 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-SUP 95).Scott No. 278S $450.
Realized: $650
Lot 2378 S
1895, $5 dark green Universal Postal Congress specimen overprint, o.g., hinged, nicely centered with good color, Very Fine; with 2025 P.S.E. certificate Graded (VF 80).Scott No. 278S $450.
Realized: $325
Lot
2379
1895, $5 dark green, D.L. watermark, o.g., very lightly hinged, fresh & Very Fine; with 2001 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 278 $1,900.
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Realized: $675