Lot
2433 
1895, 1¢ blue, D.L. watermark, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid large oversized and beautifully balanced margins, rich deep color and immaculate freshness, a Superb jumbo, one of three examples to receive this grade with only two examples grading higher, ex-Merlin, Curtis & E. Grace; with 2007 and 2011 PSE certificates, both Graded (Superb 98J; SMQ $1,750).Scott No. 264 $18.
Realized: $1,900
Lot 2434 o
1895, $1 black, type II, D.L. watermark, light oval cancel, exceptional centering amid large beautifully balanced margins all around, bold color enhancing a crisp impression, a Superb gem; with 2014 P.S.A.G. & 2025 P.F. certificates, both Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $3,500).Scott No. 276A $200.
QUITE CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1895 $1 TYPE II BUREAU HIGH VALUE IN EXISTENCE.
By comparison, the P.S.E. population report lists only one used example at this grade with no others grading higher in any category.
Realized: $1,500
Lot
2435 /
1895, $5 dark green, D.L. watermark, top margin plate number "85" strip of 3 with imprint, o.g., lightly hinged, left stamp never hinged, wide margins and rich deep color, Very Fine and choice; with 2019 P.S.E. certificate Graded (VF 80).Scott No. 278 $10,500 for o.g.
A CHOICE AND RARE PLATE NUMBER STRIP OF THE 1895 $5 MARSHALL ISSUE.
Realized: $4,000