United States Stamps continued...

1895-1898 BUREAU ISSUES continued...

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
401	u	276A	#276A, $1.00 Black, Ty. II, an incredibly choice mint example of this very scarce Bureau issue, marvelously fresh and crisp, impeccably well centered, intense shade and a well incised impression on bright paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; seldom encountered in this premium condition; 1990 PF certificate for an imprint and plate number strip of three, this being the center stamp, as well as a 2007 PF certificate for the single (XF 90; SMQ $3,100.00); ex-Lessin. (Image)	$1,500.00 SOLD for $2,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
402	O	276A	#276A, $1.00 Black, Ty. II, used, uncharacteristically well centered, strong color and impression, lightly cancelled, extremely fine; 2005 PF certificate. (Image)	$225.00 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
403		277	#277, $2.00 Bright blue, an eye-catching mint single, possessing beautiful color that is incredibly rich and luxuriant, prooflike impression on immaculate white paper, wonderfully well centered within large margins, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,200.00 SOLD for $1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
404	u	277	#277, $2.00 Bright blue, an impressive mint example, featuring outstanding color that is remarkably deep and intense, prooflike impression on bright paper, exceptionally well centered, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2000 and 2007 PF certificates (latter grading VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,600.00). (Image)	$1,200.00 SOLD for $1,050.00 Will close during Public Auction
405		277a	#277a, $2.00 Dark blue, deep rich color and a sharp impression on crisp paper, nicely centered within large margins, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1995 PSE certificate. (Image)	$1,200.00 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
406		278	#278, $5.00 Dark green, a highly desirable mint example of this scarce high value, extraordinarily well centered, sumptuously rich color and a well defined impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an especially handsome stamp; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,400.00 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
407	Ou	278	#278, $5.00 Dark green, impressive used example of this scarce high value, extraordinarily well centered within large margins, deep luxuriant color, neat registry oval pmk., extremely fine; an especially rare stamp in this premium used condition and given its excellent centering and overall exceptional qualities quite conservatively graded; 2007 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,150.00). (Image)	$650.00 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
408	Ou	278	#278, $5.00 Dark green, a highly desirable used example of this high value, exceptionally well centered within large margins, lovely rich luxuriant color and a crisp impression on bright paper, extremely fine; 2007 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,150.00). (Image)	$650.00 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
409		278a	#278a, $5.00 Dark green imperforate, handsome horizontal pair of this imperforate rarity, large margins all around, deep luxuriant color, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; only 50 pairs can possibly exist, many of which are found with gum faults; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)	$3,500.00 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
410	u	280	#280, 4c Rose brown, exceedingly well centered within very large margins, strong rich color, o.g. n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2000 and 2007 PF certificates (latter grading XF 90; SMQ $340.00). (Image)	$90.00 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction
411	u	280b	#280b, 4c Orange brown, exceptionally well centered, deeply rich color and a highly detailed impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $340.00). (Image)	$90.00 SOLD for $290.00 Will close during Public Auction
412		280b	#280b, 4c Orange brown, excellent centering, lovely rich color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PF certificate. (Image)	$90.00 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction
413	u	282	#282, 6c Lake, a particularly choice mint example of a surprisingly difficult stamp, gorgeous intense color and impression, wonderfully well centered within large margins, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1997 PF certificate and a 2007 PF certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $275.00); ex-Floyd. (Image)	$160.00 SOLD for $210.00 Will close during Public Auction
414		282 var.	#282 var., 6c Claret, gorgeous rich color in the distinctive and highly collectable Claret shade, which at one time had a separate catalog number in Scott (#282b), uncharacteristically well centered and margined, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1981, 2000 and 2006 PF certificates. (Image)	$160.00 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
415	u	282C	#282C, 10c Brown, Ty. I, an exceptionally choice mint single, wonderfully well centered within large margins, lovely rich color and a clean impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a truly challenging stamp to obtain both never hinged and so well centered; 2002 and 2007 PF certificates (latter grading XF 90; SMQ $2,000.00). (Image)	$625.00 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
416		282C	#282C, 10c Brown, Ty. I, impressive mint single, extraordinarily well centered, lovely rich color and a well defined impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1996 PF certificate for a pair, this being the right stamp. (Image)	$625.00 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
417		283	#283, 10c Orange brown, Ty. II, exceptionally well centered within large margins which are most unusual on this stamp, gorgeous rich color and an excellent clarity of impression on fresh paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1986 PF certificate (bottom selvage subsequently removed). (Image)	$500.00 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
418		283	#283, 10c Orange brown, Ty. II, intensely rich color, attractively centered within large margins, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)	$500.00 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction
419		283	#283, 10c Orange brown, Ty. II, exceptionally well centered within large margins, strong color, o.g., extremely fine; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)	$160.00 SOLD for $140.00 Will close during Public Auction
420		284	#284, 15c Olive green, a beautiful mint single, featuring spectacular prooflike color and impression on fresh paper, extraordinarily well centered, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; actually a very scarce stamp in this premium never hinged quality; 1998 PF certificate; ex-Zoellner. (Image)	$550.00 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction