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U.S. General Issues, 1894, 50¢ Orange, #260. L.h., Fine, P.F. (1984) cert. Scott $525. Estimate value $150. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 85, Lot 276 |
US$115.00 |
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50c Orange (Scott 260). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color, Fine, with 1994 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 642 |
US$300.00 |
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50c Orange (Scott 260). Mint N.H., brilliant color as fresh as the day it was printed, choice centering with well-proportioned margins EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. Ex Odeneal. With 1996 A.P.S. and 2007 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 983, Lot 161 |
US$3,500.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1894, 50¢ Orange, #260. O.g. (h.r.), tiny thin at top, couple short perfs, fresh color, Just Fine. Scott $525. Estimate price $80-100. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 84, Lot 1473 |
US$75.00 |
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50c Orange (Scott 260). Mint N.H., well-proportioned margins on fresh paper, small hint of oxidation at top, Very Fine, scarce in Mint N.H. condition, with 1995 and 2008 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5600 |
US$700.00 |
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50c Deep Orange (Scott 260). Mint N.H., Fine, with 1992 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5601 |
US$950.00 |
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50c Orange (Scott 260). Mint N.H., perfectly framed with Jumbo margins, brilliant color and sharp impression EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STAMP, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E., IS WITHOUT QUESTION THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE IN EXISTENCE. The unwatermarked 1894 Issue was the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s first effort producing postage stamps. As collectors know only too well, the stamps are typically poorly centered with irregular perforations. Issued quantities of the higher values on unwatermarked paper were small — only 175,330 of the 50c, compared to 244,110 of the 30c 1869 — and collectors have hinged most of the supply in philatelic hands. This 50c stamp has margins and centering rarely seen on any copy, used or unused, and its Mint Never-Hinged condition elevates it to the top of its class. In his three-volume work on 19th Century United States stamps, Lester G. Brookman wrote the following about the 50c 1894 Issue: “There are few, if any, of the 19th century U.S. stamps that are so difficult to find in superb used condition as is this stamp. The price for commercial copies of this stamp can well be multiplied by 10 and the buyer of a superb copy of this stamp at such a price can rejoice in the fact he has a bargain!” Brookman’s comments apply equally to 50c stamps with original gum and actually understate the value of a Mint Never-Hinged example. Ex Hewitt, Zoellner and Fox. 1998 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies. P.S.E. encapsulated (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, $31,700.00 as 98). This is the only stamp to have achieved this exalted grade in the P.S.E. Population Report. The next closest Mint N.H. examples are graded 95 (2). There are no other examples in any category graded above 95J. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 978, Lot 1079 |
US$16,500.00 |
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50c Orange (Scott 260). Deep rich color, bold cancel, dramatic pre-printing paperfold at center which has been opened up, Very Fine, unusual item Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 348 |
US$110.00 |
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50c Orange (Scott 260). Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color, unusually choice centering throughout VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF THE 50-CENT 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. Scarce in such fresh condition. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 344 |
US$1,900.00 |
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50c Orange (Scott 260). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 345 |
US$400.00 |
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50c Orange (Scott 260). Bottom plate no. 75 single, original gum, lightly hinged, unusual freak perforations at bottom caused by foldover in selvage, Very Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 346 |
US$350.00 |
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50c Orange (260). Left arrow strip of four, brilliant color except slightly oxidized at top, few expertly rejoined perf separations, Fine, Scott Retail as singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 347 |
US$425.00 |
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50c Orange, Large Die Proof Printed Directly on Card (260P1 var). 146 x 193mm with vertical full die sinkage area, vibrant color, fresh and Very Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate describing this as an essay, we feel this should be classified as a proof Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 205 |
US$130.00 |
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50c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (Scott 260TC1). On 146 x 196mm card with full die sinkage, ms. “This stamp to be printed in Orange — Approved by P.O.D. Aug. 30th 1894, Wesley R. Davis U.S.P.S.A.”, trace of presentation binding at left VERY FINE AND CHOICE. THIS SIGNED LARGE DIE PROOF, WITH THE POST OFFICE APPROVAL, IS UNIQUE. A WONDERFUL EXHIBITION ITEM. This remarkable item was acquired by the owner in our Sale 930, for $5,250 hammer. It would go nicely with the $1.00 proof and $2.00/$5.00 combination proof offered as lots 152 and 153 in our Sale 920. It originally comes from the same source. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 202 |
US$2,900.00 |
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50c Orange, Large Die Proof on India (260P1). On 118 x 147mm card with full die sinkage, vibrant color, pencil “Lyman T. Ellis” at lower left and pencil “worked over by Wm. H. Phillips” at lower right, some slight toning, otherwise Very Fine, scarce, ex Brazer where offered as an Essay, Scott Retail as normal large die proof with no premium for the notations Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 203 |
US$225.00 |