US Stamp Prices Scott 252: 1894 2c George Washington Bureau. Page 2

252, 1894 2c Carmine, Type III, with plate no. 158 (selvage perfs slightly trimmed at right), NH but with fingerprints on gum, Very Fine (Scott price $375)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1189

2c Carmine, Ty. III (Scott 252). Mint N.H., brilliant color, unusually choice centering with balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 2-CENT TYPE III UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE IN THE CARMINE COLOR. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN GIVEN THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. Ex Merlin. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $3,900.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98) and two others share this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 435

2c Carmine, Ty. III (Scott 252). Mint N.H. with right part imprint selvage, brilliant color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine Gem

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 436

2c Carmine, Ty. III (Scott 252). Mint N.H. with left plate no. 142 selvage, brilliant color, Very Fine and choice, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3745

2c Carmine, Ty. III (Scott 252). Mint N.H., vibrant color, beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins, tiny natural inclusion not mentioned on accompanying certificate EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 2-CENT TYPE III UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $3,900.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98) and two others share this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 840

1894, 2¢ carmine, type III (252), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged (5 stamps never hinged), handsome example of this scarce and undervalued Bureau issue plate block, featuring lively bright color and detailed impression, Fine to Very Fine, 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,100. Estimate value $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3345

1894, 2¢ carmine, type III (252), right margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, exceptionally choice wide margined stamp, with bold color, a great stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott $375. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3344

United States 1894-95 Bureau Issues 1894 2c carmine, left plate number single, never hinged, well centered, beautiful color, v.f., with 1990 and 2001 PFCs

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 86

252, 1895 2c Carmine, Type III,bright vivid color, NH, 2013 PSE ,Graded Fine ,70 Certificate, ,(Scott price $375)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1167

2c Carmine, Ty. III (Scott 252). Mint N.H., vibrant color on fresh paper, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate for block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 202

1894, 2¢ carmine, type III (Scott 252), top plate number and imprint strip of 3, o.g., hinge remnant (right 2 stamps never hinged), remarkable centering with absolutely gorgeous bright color, the plate number single at right being particularly well centered with large margins, Very Fine. Scott $875 as singles. Estimate value $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 372

1894, 2¢ carmine, type III (Scott 252), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), impressive well centered example with bright vivid color, a choice large margined stamp, corner perf tip crease, Extremely Fine, 1993 P.F. certificate. Scott $125. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 469

2c Carmine, Ty. III (Scott 252). Mint N.H., brilliant color, unusually choice centering with balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 2-CENT TYPE III UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE IN THE CARMINE COLOR. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN GIVEN THE GRADE OF 95 BY P.S.E. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $3,900.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98) and two others share this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 232

2c Carmine, Ty. III (Scott 252). Mint N.H. with wide selvage at top, radiant color, detailed impression, trivial natural inclusion not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine and choice, with copy of 1989 P.F. certificate for pair

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4139

2c Carmine, Ty. III (Scott 252). Mint N.H. with plate no. 142 selvage at top, bright color, some overall toning not mentioned on accompanying certificate, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2006 A.P.S. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4140