US Stamp Prices Scott 255: 1894 5c Grant Bureau. Page 1

255, 1894 5c Chocolate,NH, interesting ink offset on gum, 2004 PSE graded F-VF 75 and 2002 PF certificates (Scott $325) 

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3264

1894, 5¢ chocolate (Scott 255), o.g., never hinged (pencil mark on gum), handsome example with large margins and vivid color, Very Fine, 1990 P.F. certificate. Scott $325. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2772

1894, 5¢ chocolate (Scott 255), top plate number and imprint strip of 3, disturbed o.g., fresh and attractive multiple; center stamp with a small crease, otherwise Fine, 2015 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $500. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2773

5c Chocolate (Scott 255). Bottom imprint and plate no. 130 block of six, original gum, brilliant color, Fine-Very Fine and scarce, we have offered only four others since keeping computerized records

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 450

1894, 5¢ chocolate, imperf. Horizontal pair, full o.g., bright color, full margins, Very Fine and choice (formerly Scott 255b & 255Pb). Scott No. 255P5; $300.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2254

1894, 5¢ chocolate. O.g., never hinged, rich color on fresh paper, wide margins, Very Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 255; $325.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2253

5c Chocolate (Scott 255). Bottom imprint and plate no. 134 block of six, original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, light natural paper wrinkles are barely noticeable, Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3570

5c Chocolate (Scott 255). Gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, intense shade and impression, long and full perforations all around, unobtrusive cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex Natalee Grace, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ value $250.00 as 95, $1,250.00 as 98), only one has graded higher (at 98) and only three others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3571

1894, 5¢ chocolate (Scott 255), o.g., hinged, well centered with brilliant color, a very handsome example, Extremely Fine. Scott $110. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2169

1894, 5¢ chocolate (Scott 255), top margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, extremely appealing fresh stamp in a wonderful state of preservation, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF-85. SMQ $520 in grade of VF-XF-85. Scott $325. Estimate price $350 – 500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 400

255c, 1894 5c Chocolate,single imperf horizontally at top and bottom, bright color, regummed, tear at top right, centered Very Fine, rare error (Scott $2,000, ½ of o.g. pair price)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1192

255c, 1894 5c Chocolate, Vertical pair, imperforate horizontally, bright color, regummed, creases on both stamps, F-VF appearance, a rare perf error (Scott price $4,000 for o.g.)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1191

United States 1894-95 Bureau Issues 1894 5c chocolate, bottom plate no. strip of three, n.h., fine

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 201403, Lot 44

Scott #255, 5c Chocolate, top margin partial imprint mint single, marvelously well centered within large margins, sumptuously rich color and a strong impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a surprisingly difficult stamp to find in this premium never hinged condition; 2013 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $820.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 315

5c Chocolate (Scott 255). Mint N.H., pretty shade on bright paper, unusually wide and balanced margins, single tiny natural gum skip, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 1989 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 439