US Stamp Values Scott 256: 1894 6c Garfield Bureau. Page 2

256, 1894 6c Dull brown,fresh color, NH, shorter perf at left, Very Fine (Scott price $475) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1284

1894, 6¢ dull brown (Scott 256), o.g., lightly hinged, incredibly fresh and appealing example, beautifully centered with unusually large margins with sterling rich color on clean white paper, this stamp has it all, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott $160. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2252

1894, 6¢ dull brown (Scott 256), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), a most impressive example of this elusive stamp, with large margins and sensational fresh color, Extremely Fine, 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott $160. Estimate $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2170

1894, 6¢ dull brown (Scott 256), o.g., never hinged, exceptionally bright, fresh and well centered, Extremely Fine. Scott $475. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 401

o    6¢ dull brown (Scott 256), excellent centering for a 6¢ First Bureau issue, bright color, lightly cancelled, an Extremely Fine used gem with only two graded higher (95J). SMQ price $600 (photo). $30 Expertization: 2009 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 381

6c Dull Brown (Scott 256). Original gum, deep shade, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 192

1894, 6¢ dull brown (Scott 256), o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh stamp with wonderfully bright color, Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $475. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2108

/ U.S.; General Issues, 1894, 6¢ Dull Brown, Block of 4, #256. 2 o.g. (top), 2 n.h., fresh color, Fine. Scott $1,270. Estimate price $450-500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 100, Lot 520

6c Dull Brown (Scott 256). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, long and full perforations, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 440

6c Dull Brown (Scott 256). Original gum, Jumbo margins and perfect centering, deep rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp, with 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate (98J ogH)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3747

6c Dull Brown (Scott 256). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins, rich color, fresh and Extremely Fine, a huge stamp, ex Puliafito, with 1998 P.F. (for block of four) and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ price $1,200.00 as 90, $3,200.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 843

1894, 6¢ dull brown (256), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged, wonderfully fresh and choice example with sharp clear impression printed on lily white paper, one of the choicest obtainable, Fine to Very Fine, 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,250. Estimate price $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3349

6c Dull Brown (Scott 256). Original gum, barely hinged, rich color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate as “unused OG, genuine” (meaning Mint N.H.)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 205

1894, 6¢ dull brown (Scott 256), o.g., previously hinged, well centered with vivid color, a pleasing example of this tough stamp, Extremely Fine. Scott $160. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 377

1894, 6¢ dull brown (Scott 256), o.g., never hinged, exemplary top quality example of this difficult stamp, beautifully centered amid boardwalk margins, and wonderful deep rich color, a stamp that would please the most quality conscious collector of GEM stamps, Extremely Fine. Scott $475. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 173