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1894, 1¢ ultramarine (246), virtually perfectly centered with huge balanced margins, brilliant color and pristine, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $900 for a normal 95. Scott $90 Expertization: 2010 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup-95J. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 337, Lot 2696 |
US$1,050.00 |
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1894, 1¢ ultramarine (246), precisely centered within huge perfectly balanced margins, pretty pastel shade, fresh never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $3,150 for a normal 98. Scott $90 A STRIKING JUMBO, AND THE HIGHEST GRADED TO DATE BY THE PSE, SHARING THE GRADE WITH JUST 2 OTHERS. Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded Superb 98J. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 332, Lot 2049 |
US$2,300.00 |
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1894, 1¢ ultramarine (246), right margin plate number single, perfectly centered and post office fresh with radiant pastel color, original gum, never hinged, a choice, Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $900. Scott $90 Expertization: 1994 PF and 2004 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 607 |
US$550.00 |
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United States 1894-95 Bureau Issues 1894 1c ultramarine, sheet of 100, perf. separations, creases and wrinkles, n.h., mostly fine-v.f. Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2010, Sale 201003, Lot 150 |
US$1,800.00 |
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1c Ultramarine (Scott 246). Mint N.H., detailed impression on bright white paper, almost perfectly centered with enormous margins, natural gum bends, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2001 P.F. certificate for pair Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 983, Lot 153 |
US$180.00 |
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1c Ultramarine (Scott 246). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and perfectly centered, pretty pastel color EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER-HINGED ONE-CENT 1894 BUREAU ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ $2,800.00 as 98, unpriced in the higher grade). According to the P.S.E. Population Report, this is one of only three to have been awarded this lofty grade with none higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5594 |
US$2,800.00 |
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1c Dark Blue, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (246TC1). On 71 x 72mm card with full die sinkage, American die imprint at bottom, rich color, India with light crease at bottom left, otherwise Very Fine, scarce, ex Brazer, listed but unpriced in Scott, which prices others of the set at between $1,000.00 and $1,500.00 Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 120 |
US$500.00 |
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1c Ultramarine (246). Eleven side imprint and plate no. strips of three and one left imprint and plate no. 2 block of six, plate nos. incl. 9, 15, 17, 18, 21, 24, 29, 31, 33 and 35, some stamps Mint N.H., bright colors, nice range of shades, few flaws to be expected, overall Fine, Scott Retail as hinged and Mint N.H. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 274 |
US$325.00 |
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1c Ultramarine (Scott 246). Original gum, brilliant color, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 271 |
US$100.00 |
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1c Ultramarine (246). Mint N.H. top left corner selvage block of four, bottom left stamp gash in triangle at top left, rich color, Fine, Scott Retail as four Mint N.H. singles with no premium for the gash position (described in Sloane’s Column, Jun. 22, 1940) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 272 |
US$100.00 |
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1c Ultramarine (Scott 246). Left imprint and plate no. 29 block of six, original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, an attractive plate block Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 273 |
US$500.00 |
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1c Dusky Blue Green, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (246TC1). On 70 x 69mm card with full die sinkage, rich color, pencil notation “Last proof before hardening”, some slight staining in corners, still Very Fine, possibly unique, ex Brazer, listed but unpriced in Scott, which prices others of the set at between $1,000.00 and $1,500.00 with no mention of pencil notations Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 119 |
US$550.00 |
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1c Ultramarine (Scott 246). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 246 IS AS FRESH AS THE DAY IT WAS PRINTED, AND HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ price $3,100.00). This is the only example to achieve this grade and only two have graded higher (at 98J) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1553 |
US$1,800.00 |
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1c Ultramarine (Scott 246). Mint N.H., pretty pastel color on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide margins, couple small natural gum skips, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 P.F. certificate for a block Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1554 |
US$180.00 |
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1c Ultramarine (Scott 246). Mint N.H. horizontal pair with full top imprint selvage, oversized margins and handsomely centered, bright pastel color on crisp paper, natural short gum at top, few light natural gum wrinkles, Extremely Fine Gem, extraordinary Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2533 |
US$160.00 |