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15c Dark Blue (Scott 259). Exceptionally rich color on bright paper, balanced margins, neat cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $300.00), this stamp is difficult to find in the higher grades, only three stamps in the P.S.E. Population Report have been graded higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3582 |
US$250.00 |
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15c Dark Blue (Scott 259). Original gum, lightly hinged, dark shade on bright paper, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1987 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 389 |
US$400.00 |
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15c Dark Blue (Scott 259). Top imprint and plate no. 52 strip of three, original gum, lightly hinged, deep dark color on bright paper, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 190 |
US$400.00 |
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1894, 15¢ dark blue (Scott 259), o.g., lightly hinged, handsome example with captivating rich color printed on bright white paper, incredibly fresh and extremely undervalued, Very Fine, 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott $300. Estimate value $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2173 |
US$275.00 |
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1894, 15¢ dark blue (Scott 259), o.g., lightly hinged, wonderfully fresh and virtually perfectly centered with deep, dark color, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $300. Estimate price $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 403 |
US$350.00 |
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o 15¢ dark blue (Scott 259), outstanding centering, deep rich color, light unobtrusive cancel, choice, Extremely Fine, only three used singles at this grade or higher (no 100s). SMQ $960 (photo). $70 Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate graded XF 90 and 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95. Provenance: Kirke. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 382 |
US$550.00 |
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1894, 15¢ dark blue (Scott 259), left margin single, o.g., previously hinged, extremely wide margins and deep prooflike color, very pleasing, Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $300. Estimate value $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2109 |
US$110.00 |
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15c Dark Blue (Scott 259). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, Jumbo margins which are unusually wide and balanced EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 15-CENT UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. With 2000 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 443 |
US$1,500.00 |
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15c Dark Blue (Scott 259). Mint N.H. with bottom plate no. 52 selvage, intense shade and impression, Extremely Fine, a stunning stamp, ex Vineyard, with 1982 and 2000 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3748 |
US$1,200.00 |
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15c Dark Blue (Scott 259). Mint N.H., intense color, well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with photocopy of 1996 P.F. certificate for block of four Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 844 |
US$1,100.00 |
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1894, 15¢ dark blue (259), o.g., lightly hinged, bold rich shade, premium quality example, Very Fine. Scott $300. Estimate price $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1089 |
US$350.00 |
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15c Dark Blue (Scott 259). Mint N.H., deep rich color on post-office fresh paper, choice balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 15-CENT UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. SCARCE IN SUCH PRISTINE CONDITION. Ex Killien. With 1993 P.F. (for block of four) and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ price $2,500.00). Only two stamps have been graded higher and only two others share this grade — statistics which have not changed in more than three years Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 208 |
US$4,000.00 |
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15c Dark Blue (Scott 259). Original gum, barely hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 and 2008 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $1,150.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1568 |
US$1,000.00 |
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1894, 15¢ dark blue (Scott 259), o.g., never hinged, lovely example with incredibly rich color printed on bright white paper, very choice; minor natural gum crease of little consequence not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine, with photocopy of 1979 P.F. certificate for strip of 3, from which this stamp was taken, this being the right stamp from the strip. Scott $900. Estimate price $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 175 |
US$425.00 |
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15c Dark Blue (Scott 259). Original gum, single hinge mark, also showing stitch watermark, deep rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1984, 1994 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $1,150.00 as 95, unpriced in SMQ as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares it Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 239 |
US$650.00 |