Value of US Stamp Scott Catalog #261A: US$1.00 1894 Perry Bureau. Page 2

United States 1894-97 Bureau Issues 1894 $1 black, type II, well centered, l.h., fresh and v.f., with 2005 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2015, Sale 201507, Lot 65

261AP1, 1894 $1 Black, Large die proof on india, 147x198mm, some light soiling on reverse, Extremely Fine appearing (Scott price $500) 

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3057

261A, 1894 $1 Black,disturbed o.g. with gummed over hinge thins, Fine centering, 2015 PSE certificate (Scott price $2,100) 

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3265

1894, $1 black, type II (Scott 261A), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), large margins and gorgeous rich color, a premium quality stamp with just a bare suggestion of hinging, Fine to Very Fine, 1995 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates. Scott $2,100. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2780

1894, $1 black, type II (Scott 261A), o.g., hinged, fantastic rich color printed on clean white paper, a choice and completely sound example of this scarce type II stamp, Fine, 2015 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,100. Estimate value $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2781

1894, $1 black, type II (Scott 261A), wonderfully fresh and nearly perfectly centered with a light, face-free cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, 2015 PSE certificate. Scott $825. Estimate value $750 – 1,000 Dollar value First Bureaus are rarely seen canceled this lightly.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2782

$1.00 Black, Ty. II (261A). Bottom selvage block of four, three stamps Mint N.H., bottom right stamp lightly hinged, intense shade and impression on bright paper, bottom stamps natural gum bend VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 1894 $1.00 TYPE II UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE, WITH THREE STAMPS IN MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION. According to Brookman, the Type II stamps, with circles complete around the bottom left denomination, were not discovered until several years after the stamp was issued. Its discoverer was the custodian of the National stamp collection, who determined that the Type II stamps are found on only five rows of the plate. Brookman estimated that only 8,762 were distributed. We have offered two other blocks of four and a block of six since 1997. The two blocks of four did not contain any Mint N.H. stamps. Three stamps in the block of six are Mint N.H. Virtually all quality multiples have been broken to feed demand for singles. We are amazed this block has remained intact. With 1992 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 463

$1.00 Black, Ty. II (Scott 261A). Mint N.H., intense shade on post office fresh paper, choice centering with balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 $1.00 UNWATERMARKED TYPE II BUREAU ISSUE. Condition conscious collectors are well aware that it is extremely difficult to find First Bureau stamps in centered, Mint Never-Hinged condition, particularly the higher denominations. This is mostly due to production problems as the Bureau of Engraving and Printing assumed responsibility for stamp production after the American Bank Note Co. contract expired. With 2006 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 462

$1.00 Black, Ty. II (Scott 261A). Original gum, single hinge mark, deep shade and proof-like impression on bright paper, choice centering with balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-DOLLAR TYPE II 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ price $4,000.00. Only four have graded higher (two at 95, two at 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1092, Lot 1201

$1.00 Black, Ty. II (Scott 261A). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense impression on crisp paper, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 $1.00 TYPE II UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. With 1990 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $6,800.00). This issue is difficult to obtain in the higher grades — only two have graded higher (both 98) and one other shares this desirable grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1092, Lot 1200

1894, $1 black, type II (Scott 261A), o.g., lightly hinged, fresh, bright and virtually perfectly centered; reperforated at bottom, Extremely Fine appearance, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $2,100. Estimate price $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1526

$1.00 Black, Ty. II (Scott 261A). Mint N.H., sharp impression, Fine, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1404

1894, $1 black, type II (Scott 261A), o.g., hinged (pencil mark on gum), vibrant color, a fresh and affordable example of this elusive type II stamp; small faults including several light creases, Fine to Very Fine appearance, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,250. Estimate price $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 230

1894, $1 black, type II (Scott 261A), o.g., never hinged, extraordinary mint example of this scarce unwatermarked type II stamp, with jet-black color and detailed impression, as fresh and choice as the first day it was issued 120 years ago, Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $6,500. Estimate $3,000 – 4,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 229

USA (Scott 261A) 1894 PERRY $1 BLACK TYPE II Great looking used stamp, repaired perfs at top, extremely fine appearance. (2010 PSE Cert #01221938) Cat price $825.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 526