Lot
1895 
1895, $5 dark green. Deep rich color and proof-like impression, bottom right stamp small toned spot on one perf at top not mentioned on accompanying certificates, block of 4, slightly disturbed o.g., Very Fine appearance, The Scott Catalogue assigns only a $1,000.00 premium for the block versus four singles, which in no way reflects its rarity.; with 1972 and 2008 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 278 $10,000.
An Exceedingly Rare Block of Four of the 1895 $5.00 Watermarked Bureau Issue. Very Few are Known.
Realized: $3,250