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8c Violet Brown (Scott 272). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $270.00), only two have graded higher to date Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1583 |
US$275.00 |
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8c Violet Brown, USIR Watermark (272a). Showing clear “R” of watermark, choice centering with wide margins, deep rich color, wide and balanced margins, very light cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 8-CENT WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE WITH “USIR” WATERMARK. Our census of Scott 272a records approximately 66 copies, most of which are used. The variety was created when the stock of paper intended for use on revenue stamps was inadvertently used for regular-issue stamps. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, the variety is unpriced in SMQ). Only one has graded higher to date (at 95J) and only one other shares this grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 973, Lot 169 |
US$4,750.00 |
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United States 1894-95 Bureau Issues 1895 8c violet brown, watermarked “USIR”, with reverse “R” clearly visible, used, well centered, v.f., approximately 60-70 exist Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2009, Sale 200906, Lot 126 |
US$475.00 |
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8c Violet Brown (Scott 272). Mint N.H. with part imprint at top with extra wide selvage, deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.S.E. certificate for strip of three Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3256 |
US$200.00 |
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8c Violet Brown (Scott 272). Mint N.H., deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression on bright paper, Jumbo margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 1895 8-CENT WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE, SCOTT 272, THAT WE HAVE EVER HANDLED. With 2003 P.F. certificate and 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ value $2,450.00 as 95, $8,350.00 as 98). Only one has graded higher to date (98J) and only one other shares this grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4442 |
US$2,700.00 |
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8c Violet Brown (Scott 272). Mint N.H., near perfect centering, strong color and sharp impression, Very Fine and choice, with 2005 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4443 |
US$250.00 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown (272), choice centering with huge margins, deep color. Bright original gum, with just the barest trace of hinging. An Extremely Fine to Superb Gem. SMQ $335 for XF-Sup 95, $640 for Superb 98. Scott $75 Expertization: 1993 & 2008 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-Superb 95 XQ. Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 799 |
US$350.00 |
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o 1895, 8¢ violet brown (272), perfectly centered and impeccably fresh with rich color and a well struck machine flag cancellations, Superb, the finest used 8¢ double line watermark we have seen. SMQ $395. Scott $2 Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded Superb 98. Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 254 |
US$700.00 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown (272), precisely centered, o.g., LH, Extremely Fine. SMQ price $155. Scott $75 Expertization: 2003 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90. Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1808 |
US$110.00 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown (272), top imprint and plate no. 58 block of 6, brilliant color, o.g., LH, F-VF. Scott value $1,000 Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1809 |
US$325.00 |
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o 1895, 8¢ violet brown (272), perfectly centered within beautifully balanced margins, cancelled by duplex handstamp, fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott $2 Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 473 |
US$425.00 |