US Stamps Value Scott Cat. #261A: US$1.00 1894 Perry Bureau. Page 6

$1.00 Black, Ty. II (Scott 261A). Mint N.H., intense shade, proof-like impression showing every little detail of the engraving, choice centering with wide margins VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 $1.00 TYPE II UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. Collectors of this issue know that it is extremely difficult to find the first Bureau issue 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 contract expired. With 1999 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4150

$1.00 Black, Ty. II (Scott 261A). Wide and balanced margins, detailed impression on bright paper, light cancel EXTREMEY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TYPE II 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION. With 1993 and 2003 P.F. certificates. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $2,100.00). Only two have graded higher (at 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3376

$1.00 Black, Ty. II (261A). Crisp impression on bright paper, unusually wide and balanced margins for this difficult issue, bold strike of duplex cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 TYPE II UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT ISSUES TO OBTAIN WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING. The $1.00 Type II, which is defined as having the complete circle around the left “$1”, occurred on only 50 of the 200 subjects of Plate 76. It is believed that only 8,762 were issued. This is a miniscule number when compared to the previous $1.00 stamp of the Columbian series (55,050 issued) and its watermarked counterpart (Scott 276A with 63,803 issued). They were mostly used on parcels or other oversize or heavy mailings. The stamps on these mailings tend to be damaged from use or were discarded, resulting in a small population of sound used stamps. Linn’s Stamp Facts estimates less than ten covers are known. With 1999 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 139

1894, $1 black, type II (261A), wonderfully fresh and remarkably well centered with a deep, prooflike impression and full, barely hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and choice. Scott $2,100 AN OUTSTANDING MINT EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE TYPE II $1 PERRY. Expertization: 1989 & 2005 PF Certificates. Provenance: Enstrom.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 277

1894, $1 black, type II (Scott 261A), o.g., previously hinged, impressive example with the deepest and richest color imaginable, a very fresh and pleasing copy of this tough stamp, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,100. Estimate value $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 960

1894, $1 black, type II (Scott 261A), o.g., previously hinged, extremely intense color printed on lily white paper, generous large margins on this scarce stamp; reperforated, trivial pencil notation on reverse, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $2,100. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 961

1894, $1 black, type II (Scott 261A), o.g., previously hinged, handsome example with Jet-Black color and razor sharp impression; short perf at top, otherwise Very Fine, 2009 Weiss certificate. Scott $2,100. Estimate $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 959

1894, $1 black, type II (Scott 261A), o.g., lightly hinged (natural paper wrinkle), wide margins, intense color, fresh and attractive, Extremely Fine, 2011 PF Cert. Scott $2,100. Estimate price $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 958

() U.S.; General Issues, 1894, $1 Black, Type II, #261A, regummed. Excellent centering, very fresh, Grade 90 Extremely Fine, PSE (2007) cert. Scott Stamp Values $925. Estimate price $500-600.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1371

Scott #261A, $1.00 Black, Ty. II, uncommonly well centered, strong color and impression, o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine; 2000 PF and 2010 PSE certificates.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 184

1894, $1 black, type II (Scott 261A), o.g., small hinge remnant, Very Fine, 2000 PSE certificate. Scott $2,100. Estimate value $750 – 1,000. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1597

$1.00 Black, Ty. II (Scott 261A). Original gum, small h.r., intense shade and impression, light natural gum crease, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 461

1894, $1 black, type II (261A), original gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally fresh and Fine. Scott value $2,100 Expertization: 1984 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4446

$1.00 Black, Ty. II (Scott 261A). Original gum, intense shade and detailed impression, well-centered with wide margins framing the design EXTREMELY FINE. A LOVELY ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-DOLLAR TYPE II 1894 FIRST BUREAU ISSUE. With 1984 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (OG, XF 90, SMQ price $4,000.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 589

$1.00 Black, Ty. II (Scott 261A). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression on bright paper, wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-DOLLAR TYPE II 1894 FIRST BUREAU ISSUEE. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90, SMQ price $4,000.00). Only four have graded higher to date.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 588