U.S.; General Issues, 1894, 6¢ Dull Brown, Block of 4, #256, o.g. (h.r.), Very Fine, APEX (1998) cert. Scott $700. Estimate $220-250. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1672 |
US$374.00 | |
1894, 6¢ dull brown (Scott 256), o.g., never hinged, gorgeous bold rich color printed on clean white paper, an immaculate example of this tough stamp, Fine to Very Fine, with photocopy of 1989 P.F. certificate for block, from which it came, top right stamp. Scott $475. Estimate value $250 – 350. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2535 |
US$275.00 | |
Scott #256, 6c Dull brown, uncommonly well centered within extra-large margins, rich color and an excellent impression on bright white paper, o.g., n.h., very fine and choice. Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 204 |
US$250.00 | |
256P1, 257P1, 1894 6c-8c Bureau issue, Large die proofs on india, 6c 137x201mm, lightly hinged on back, has light soiling and measures 5×8 inches, 8c 157x200mm, hinged with small hinge thin, measures 6¼ x 7 15/16 inches, Very Fine appearance (Scott price $500) H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3055 |
US$130.00 | |
1894, 6¢ dull brown (Scott 256), o.g., never hinged, immaculate mint example with gorgeous rich color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $475. Estimate $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2774 |
US$150.00 | |
1894, 6¢ dull brown (Scott 256), o.g., never hinged (light vertical gum crease), well centered fresh example, Very Fine, 2006 PF certificate. Scott $475. Estimate $250 – 350. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2775 |
US$150.00 | |
6c Dull Brown (Scott 256). Bottom imprint and plate no. 28 block of six, original gum, stamps lightly hinged, h.r. in selvage, bright color, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, a surprisingly scarce plate block Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 452 |
US$750.00 | |
1894, 6¢ dull brown. O.g., barest trace of hinge (appears n.h.), perfect centering amid nicely balanced margins, strong vibrant color and Post Office freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb, a lovely mint gem, with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (95, SSV $575). Scott No. 256; $160. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2255 |
US$425.00 | |
1894, 6¢ dull brown (Scott 256), o.g., very lightly hinged, among the most impressive examples we’ve ever offered, beautifully centered amid extremely large margins, with captivating rich color, a gorgeous stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb, 1989 P.F. certificate and 2009 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95 (1 of 6 examples attaining this impressive grade, with only 2 others grading higher). SMQ $575 in the grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $160. Estimate value $500 – 750. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1514 |
US$500.00 | |
1894, 6¢ dull brown (Scott 256), block of 4, o.g., never hinged, unbelievably fresh multiple in gleaming from condition, with full and unblemished gum, quite elusive when found in Post Office condition, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,900 as singles. Estimate price $750 – 1,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1516 |
US$400.00 | |
1894, 6¢ dull brown, imperf horizontally (Scott 256a), vertical pair, disturbed o.g., exceptionally well centered with fabulous rich color, a gorgeous appearing imperf horizontally vertical pair; small thins, Very Fine appearance, 1992 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,000. Estimate value $750 – 1,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1517 |
US$500.00 | |
United States 1894-95 Bureau Issues 1894 6c dull brown, well centered, with large margins, n.h., v.f., with 1991 PSE and 2005 PFC (each for a sheet corner margin single, which has been detached and lost since) Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2014, Sale 201411, Lot 59 |
US$375.00 | |
U.S.; General Issues, 1894, 6¢ dull brown, #256, n.h., Fine to Very Fine. Scott $475. Estimate price $100. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 103, Lot 112 |
US$230.00 | |
6c Dull Brown (256). Bottom imprint and plate no. 28 block of twelve, natural s.e. and part arrow at right, original gum, few h.r. where some perf separations sensibly reinforced, pretty shade, Fine and scarce, ex Wampler, Scott Retail as plate block and two blocks of four Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3572 |
US$1,100.00 | |
6c Dull Brown (Scott 256). Perfectly centered with Jumbo and even margins, deep shade on brilliant paper, neat strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, the 6c was issued on July 18, 1894 and was the first denomination of the Bureau series to be issued, ex Natalee Grace, with 2003 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ value $600.00 as 95, unpriced as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3573 |
US$650.00 | |