247P4, 248P4, 256P4, 262P4, 263P4, 1894 1c/$5 Bureau Issue, Plate proofs on card, group of 5 different, 2c and 6c are lightly hinged, others are unhinged, Extremely Fine (Scott $1,550) H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3053 |
US$850.00 | |
1894, 1¢ blue (Scott 247), bottom plate number and imprint strip of 3, o.g., previously hinged, desirable multiple with vivid color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $290. Estimate price $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2765 |
US$80.00 | |
1c Blue (Scott 247). Mint N.H. right imprint and plate no. 98 block of six, deep rich color, choice centering, few natural gum bends, fresh and Extremely Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3562 |
US$1,100.00 | |
1894, 1¢ blue (Scott 247), bottom plate number single, o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh and choice example with superior centering, nicer than the grade of VF-XF-85 received from the P.F.; quite elusive in this marvelous condition, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF-85. Scott Stamp Values $310 in the grade of VF-XF-85. Scott $190. Estimate value $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 335 |
US$225.00 | |
1c Blue (Scott 247). Mint N.H. wide top imprint and plate no. 101 strip of three, wide margins and beautifully centered, incredibly fresh with vivid pastel color, tiny selvage edge tear that can easily be trimmed away without spoiling the the magnificent appearance of this plate strip, Extremely Fine, rare in this superior condition Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1248 |
US$800.00 | |
1c Blue (Scott 247). Mint N.H., vibrant color, Jumbo margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ price $550.00 as 90, $2,100.00 as 95) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 835 |
US$650.00 | |
1c Blue (Scott 247). Mint N.H., wide margins and well-centered, fresh color, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ value $550.00 as 90, $2,100.00 as 95) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 836 |
US$500.00 | |
1894, 1¢ blue (247), o.g., lightly hinged, awesome example of this tough little stamp, perfectly centered amid large margins with intense color, quite elusive when found with such wonderful attributes, Superb. Scott $65. Estimate value $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1086 |
US$225.00 | |
1894, 1¢ blue (247), right plate number single, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), magnificent wide margined stamp with superb color, hard to find this nice, Extremely Fine. Scott $65. Estimate value $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3339 |
US$190.00 | |
1894, 1¢ blue (Scott 247), right margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh and choice, a lovely mint stamp, Very Fine. Scott $190. Estimate $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 370 |
US$100.00 | |
1c Blue (Scott 247). Wide top imprint and plate no. 35 block of six, original gum, barely hinged on one stamp, other five Mint N.H., fresh, beautiful color, Very Fine, ex Todd and Fogelson Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1865 |
US$550.00 | |
1c Blue (Scott 247). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, huge margins, light corner perf crease at top left not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine appearance, ex Odeneal and Hampshire, with 2010 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1864 |
US$190.00 | |
1c Blue (Scott 247). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 ONE-CENT BLUE ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER. With 2000 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $2,100.00 as 95, unpriced as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and only two others share it. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 227 |
US$1,700.00 | |
1c Blue (Scott 247). Uncharacteristically wide Jumbo margins, attractive color and neat circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ price $750.00 as 98, unpriced in any higher grade), this is the only used No. 247 awarded this lofty grade with only one other that exceeds it Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3363 |
US$600.00 | |
1894, 1¢ blue (Scott 247), magnificent GEM quality stamp, perfectly centered amid boardwalk margins, with lovely deep rich color, very scarce stamp in this top condition, o.g., very lightly hinged, Superb. Scott $65. Estimate price $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1156 |
US$110.00 | |