Price of US Stamps Scott 254: 1894 4c Abraham Lincoln Bureau. Page 1

254, 1894 4c Dark brown,top imprint single, NH, light gum bend, Fine (Scott $550) 

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3263

1894, 4¢ dark brown (Scott 254), used with the rest of the 1894 First Bureau Issue to the 50¢ (247, 251, 253-260) on registered cover from New York to Raratonga, Cook Island via San Francisco, Sep 10, 1895; backstamped San Francisco (Sep 13) and Auckland, New Zealand (Oct 10); few minor perf flaws, 50¢ with faults. Otherwise Fine and attractive. Estimate 750 – 1,000 Expertization: photocopy of 1988 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2015, Sale 352, Lot 65

P 1894, 4¢ Lincoln, large die proof from the finished die (254P1), die-sunk on card 111x152mm, signed in pencil by engravers James Kennedy and “Worked over by J.F.C. Smillie”. F.-V.F. Scott value $600+

Matthew Bennett International, May 2015, Sale 352, Lot 63

1894, 4¢ dark brown (254), bottom margin plate number and imprint block of 6. Remarkably fresh and well centered. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine. Scott $2,200

Matthew Bennett International, May 2015, Sale 352, Lot 64

1894, 4¢ dark brown (Scott 254), top margin single with plate number, o.g., never hinged, desirable example with gleaming rich color, a Post Office fresh example of this tough stamp, Fine. Scott $550. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2771

4c Dark Brown (Scott 254). Top imprint and plate no. 51 block of six, original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, Fine-Very Fine, a scarce plate block especially from the top position, we have offered only two other top plates — one was Mint N.H. and the other was significantly off-center

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 449

4c Dark Brown (Scott 254). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, well-balanced margins, Very Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 448

1894, 4¢ dark brown, imperf. Horizontal pair, o.g., lightly hinged, rich color, full margins, Very Fine and choice (formerly Scott 254a & 254Pa). Scott No. 254P5; $275.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2252

1894, 4¢ dark brown. O.g., barest trace of hinge, rich color and proof-like impression, wide margins, Very Fine, with photocopy of 2000 P.F. certificate for pair. Scott No. 254; $175.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2251

1894, 4¢ dark brown. Top margin plate number “92” single, o.g., never hinged, gem centering amid wide margins, rich bold color, fresh and Extremely Fine, a choice plate number single, with 2012 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,350). Scott No. 254; $550.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2744

USA (Scott 254) 1894 LINCOLN 4¢ DARK BROWN, PART IMPRINT Partial imprint at top. Fresh, fine, MINT never hinged, tiny natural gum crease. (Copy of 2014 PSAG Cert #0567745 for plate strip) Cat $525.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 965

USA (Scott 254) 1894 LINCOLN 4? DARK BROWN, PLATE STRIP Bottom plate & imprint strip of 4 (plate #51). Unused, no gum, light wrinkles, hinge reinforcements, extremely fine centering. Cat value $900 for hinged

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 505

4c Dark Brown (Scott 254). Bottom imprint and plate no. 106 block of eight, seven Mint N.H., top center left stamp thin spot, horizontal creases affect both rows, otherwise Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3569

254, 1894 4c Dark brown,NH, Very Fine, 2013 PSAG certificate (Scott price $525) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1283

1894, 4¢ dark brown (Scott 254), top plate number single, o.g., never hinged, outstanding example with huge margins and dazzling color in immaculate mint condition, a wonderful position showpiece, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott $525. Estimate price $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2251