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$2.00 Dark Blue, Large Die Proof on India (262P1). On 78 x 142mm card with full die sinkage, vertical die sinkage area with albino “62” die no. at bottom, signed in pencil “Lyman T. Ellis” at bottom, horizontal creases well away from design, otherwise Very Fine, ex Earl of Crawford, Scott Retail as normal without any premium for the signature Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 230 |
US$275.00 |
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$2.00 Grayish Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (262TC1). On 67 x 131mm card with full die sinkage, bright shade, Very Fine and choice, Scott Catalogue lists Black and Greenish Black, neither of which we feel correctly identifies this shade, Scott Retail as a listed shade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 222 |
US$550.00 |
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$2.00 Olive Green, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (Scott 262TC1). On 150 x 202mm card with full die sinkage, vertical die sinkage area, faint trace of albino “62” at bottom from die imprint, partial strike of red “Dec. 24, 1897 P.O.D.” double-circle datestamp on back, card with some slight soiling, otherwise Very Fine, scarce, ex Earl of Crawford Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 227 |
US$850.00 |
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$2.00 Turquoise Blue, Large Die Trial Color Proof Printed Directly on Card (262TC1). On 152 x 201mm card with full die sinkage, vertical die sinkage area, faint trace of albino “62” at bottom from die imprint, card and edge of India stained, otherwise Very Fine, scarce, Scott Retail as on India Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 228 |
US$750.00 |
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$2.00 Dark Blue, Large Die Proof on India (262P1). On 120 x 149mm card with full die sinkage, rich color, signed in pencil by both Lyman T. Ellis and George F.C. Smillie, few light toned spots, otherwise Very Fine, ex Brazer, Scott Retail with no premium for the signatures Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 229 |
US$375.00 |
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$2.00 Orange Brown, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (Scott 262TC1). On 67 x 132mm card with full die sinkage, faint trace of albino “62” at bottom from die imprint, rich color, Very Fine and choice, very scarce Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 223 |
US$550.00 |
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$2.00 Violet, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (Scott 262TC1). 63 x 121mm with full die sinkage, bright color, faint trace of albino “62” at bottom from die imprint, few thin spots and soiling caused when removed from card, otherwise Very Fine, scarce Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 224 |
US$375.00 |
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$2.00 Dull Violet, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (Scott 262TC1). On 150 x 202mm card with full die sinkage, vertical die sinkage area, faint trace of albino “62” at bottom from die imprint, partial strike of red “(Dec.) 24, 1897 P.O.D.” double-circle datestamp on back (probably December), card with some slight toning, still Very Fine, scarce Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 225 |
US$950.00 |
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$2.00 Brown Ochre, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (262TC1). On 150 x 202mm card with full die sinkage, vertical die sinkage area, faint trace of albino “62” at bottom from die imprint, partial strike of red “? 24, 1897 P.O.D.” double-circle datestamp on back (probably December), card with some soiling, otherwise Very Fine, this color is unlisted in Scott, Scott Retail as a listed color Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 226 |
US$850.00 |
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United States 1894-95 Bureau Issues 1894 $2 bright blue, deep rich color and beautiful impression, wide margins, l.h., fresh and v.f., with 1992 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2009, Sale 200911, Lot 3095 |
US$1,400.00 |
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o U.S. General Issues, 1894, $2 bright blue, #262. Used, Fine. Scott $1,250. Estimate $250. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2009, Sale 83, Lot 403 |
US$288.00 |
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$2.00 Bright Blue (Scott 262). Disturbed original gum, intense color, light ink marks and gum toning on back, added perf bottom left, Fine appearance Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1756 |
US$325.00 |
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$2.00 Bright Blue (Scott 262). Original gum, natural gum creases, light corner thin and couple perf flaws, otherwise Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1755 |
US$350.00 |
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$2.00 Bright Blue (Scott 262). Wide, perfectly balanced margins, almost face-free cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE $2.00 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE IS EXCEEDINGLY RARE IN THIS CHOICE USED CONDITION. With 2007 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95). While a P.F. graded stamp, as an indication of rarity the P.S.E. Population Report records only three examples graded 95 with none higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1758 |
US$5,500.00 |
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$2.00 Bright Blue (Scott 262). Unused (regummed), bright shade, reperfed, Very Fine appearance Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1757 |
US$550.00 |