Sale 1385 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 21-22 July, 2026
Category — 1894-98 Bureau Issue
2c Carmine, Ty. II (251). Mint N.H., vivid color, well-centered with nicely balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2016 P.F. certificate (selvage at left has since been detached)
2c Carmine, Ty. III (252). Mint N.H., well-centered, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF 90)
3c Purple (253). Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered, bright color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF 90)
3c Purple (253). Bottom imprint and plate no. 95 block of six, original gum, few outer stamps Mint N.H., nicely centered, left pair natural gum bend and gum crease, Very Fine
4c Dark Brown (254). Mint N.H., strong color, Very Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate
1c-15c 1894-95 Issue Imperforate (255P5/273P5). Eight horizontal pairs with original gum, including Nos. 255P5, 264P5, 267P5, 268P5, 269P5, 271P5, 272P5 and 273P5, rich colors, large margins, Very Fine group, each with certificate
6c Dull Brown (256). Mint N.H. right selvage single, brilliantly fresh, well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2022 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
15c Dark Blue (259). Mint N.H., deep rich color, Very Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate
50c Orange (260). Mint N.H., brilliant color, fresh and a strong Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate
$1.00 Black (261). Original gum, single narrow h.r., extra wide margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2026 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, VF-XF 85 Jumbo)
$1.00 Black, Ty. II (261A). Original gum, deep shade, minuscule thin speck, Very Fine appearance, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate
$1.00 Black, Ty. II (261A). Original gum described on certificate as redistributed but it is only thus in the hinging area, detailed impression, Very Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate
$2.00 Bright Blue (262). Original gum, bright color, extra wide margins at top and bottom, light natural gum wrinkles, Fine, with 2026 P.S.E. certificate
$2.00 Bright Blue (262). Original gum, rich color, a few small thins, Very Fine appearance, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate
$2.00 Bright Blue (262). Glazed original gum, deep rich color on bright paper, Very Fine, 1992 P.F. certificate as original gum no longer accompanies
$5.00 Dark Green (263). Original gum, intensely rich color and sharp impression, Fine
$5.00 Dark Green (263). Unused (no gum), rich color, wide margins, Very Fine, scarce with such wide margins
$5.00 Dark Green (263). Unobtrusive strike of double-oval registry cancel, small thins at top, Very Fine appearance, with 2016 P.F. certificate
1895-98 Issues, Plate Blocks (264-265, 267-268, 281). Five top imprint and plate no. blocks of six, Nos. 264 and 267 Mint N.H., others hinged, attractive centering throughout, No. 264 bottom right stamp with large tear, overall Very Fine
2c Carmine, Ty. I (265). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, almost perfectly centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Merlin, with 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), only seven grade higher (three each at 95J and 98 and one at 100J)
4c Dark Brown (269). Mint N.H. top plate no. 460 single, outstanding centering, strong rich color, exceptionally fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
5c Chocolate (270). Mint N.H., beautifully centered with wide margins, sumptuously rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1995 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
6c Dull Brown (271). Mint N.H., with wide bottom left corner selvage, rich color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2020 P.F. certificate for strip of four
8c Violet Brown (272). Mint N.H., deep shade, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
8c Violet Brown, Imperforate (272P5; formerly 272b). Horizontal pair, original gum, lightly hinged, large margins all around, Very Fine and choice, with 1996 P.F. certificate
50c Orange, Imperforate (275b). Horizontal pair, original gum, lightly hinged, large to huge margins including top sheet margin, Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate
$1.00 Black, Ty. I (276). Original gum, rich shade, Very Fine, with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate (OGh, VF 80)
$1.00 Black Ty. I, Imperforate (276P5; formerly 276b). Horizontal pair, original gum, large and even margins, intense shade, Very Fine and surprisingly scarce, with 1988 P.F. certificate
$1.00 Black, Ty. II (276A). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense color and impression, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp, with 1998 P.F. certificate
$1.00 Black, Ty. II (276A). Original gum, deep shade and impression, Very Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
$2.00 Bright Blue (277). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, attractive centering
VERY FINE AND CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 1895 WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE, SCOTT 277.
With 2002 P.F. certificate.
$2.00 Bright Blue (277). Original gum, wide margins, deep color on fresh paper, Very Fine
$2.00 Bright Blue (277). Original gum, rich color on bright paper, small scuff which is painted in at upper right, otherwise Very Fine
$2.00 Dark Blue, Imperforate (277P5; formerly 277b). Horizontal pair, original gum, large margins to full, rich color, Very Fine and scarce, with 1997 P.F. certificate
$5.00 Dark Green (278). Original gum, uncommonly well-centered, rich color and crisp impression
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 $5.00 WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
With 2024 P.S.A.G. certificate (OGh, VF-XF 85).
$5.00 Dark Green, Imperforate (278P5; formerly 278a). Horizontal pair, large margins including left sheet margin, original gum, lightly hinged
EXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 $5.00 IMPERFORATE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2022 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; unpriced in SMQ).
10c Brown, Ty. I (282C). Mint N.H., well-balanced margins, gorgeous rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
15c Olive Green (284). Mint N.H., wide margins all around, deeply rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate