Cost of US Stamps Scott Catalogue # 271 – 6c 1895 Garfield Bureau. Page 2

1895, 6¢ dull brown (Scott 271), top margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, magnificent example of this incredibly difficult stamp, a large margined example with breathtaking rich color printed on bleach white paper, scarce in this marvelous condition, Extremely Fine, 2011 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90 (1 of 7 examples at this grade, with only 12 others grading higher). SMQ $900 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $360. Estimate $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 349

1895, 6¢ dull brown (Scott 271), o.g., never hinged, attractive example in a remarkable state of preservation, although it’s not perfectly centered it is fresh as a daisy, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $360. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2185

271, 1895 6c Claret brown, top margin imprint and plate no. 28 strip of three with wide selvage, lovely color, NH, light horiz. crease confined to the margin, fresh and F-VF; 2011 PSAG certificate (Scott price $1,250)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1197

U.S.; General Issues, 1895, 6¢ dull brown, #271, n.h., fresh and Fine. Scott $360. Estimate $70.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2014, Sale 101, Lot 144

6c Dull Brown (Scott 271). Mint N.H., warm shade, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 454

United States 1894-95 Bureau Issues 1895 6c dull brown, watermarked “USIR”, heavy cancel, creases and short perf., otherwise a fine example of this rare stamp, one of only 15 (!) known used copies

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2013, Sale 201311, Lot 42

1895, 6¢ dull brown (271), bottom plate number and imprint strip of 3, o.g., never hinged, wonderfully rich color with sharp clearly etched impression, pristine mint condition, as fresh as the day it was first printed, Very Fine. Scott $1,250. Estimate $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3361

6c Dull Brown (Scott 271). Mint N.H., pretty shade, unusually choice centering EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 6-CENT WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. With 1984 P.F. certificate as block of nine and 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,000.00). Only one Mint N.H. stamp has graded higher (at 95J).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 402

6c Dull Brown (Scott 271). Mint N.H., wide margins and essentially perfect centering, proof-like impression on post-office fresh paper EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 6-CENT WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. With 1996 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $4,000.00). Only one Mint N.H. stamp has graded higher (at 95J).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 216

6c Dull Brown, USIR Watermark (Scott 271a). Clear “I” watermark, better centering than usually seen on this difficult issue, rich color, oval grid cancel, completely sound VERY FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1895 “USIR” WATERMARK ERROR. ONLY 27 ARE KNOWN TO US. The “USIR” (United States Internal Revenue) watermark error occurred when a supply of paper reserved for revenue stamp production was used for printing the 6c and 8c postage stamps. Our updated census of this issue, published at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/271a/271a.pdf , records only 24 used copies certified as genuine by the Philatelic Foundation, plus three uncertified copies. Fifteen of those certified do not specify which letter is present. The other twelve are split exactly equally between the “I” and “R” of the watermark. Many examples have perfs either close or touching the design. Census No. 271a-CAN-05. With 1994 and 2010 P.F. certificates. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Fine 70, SMQ value $6,750.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1580

Scott #271, 6c Dull brown, a phenomenal used example, boasting near perfect centering within lavishly large margins for this value, sumptuously rich color and razor-sharp impression on crisp clean paper, a perfectly stuck double oval postmark further enhances its tremendous eye appeal, an extremely fine gem in every regard; 2013 PSE certificate (Superb 98J; SMQ $1,050 for 98); one of a mere two examples to achieve the coveted 98J grade, with none higher.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 264

1895, 6¢ dull brown, imperf proof on stamp paper (Scott 271P), horizontal pair, disturbed o.g., exquisite rich shade, handsome and well centered; tiny thin spots, otherwise Extremely Fine, only 300 issued. Scott $275. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 388

1895, 6¢ dull brown (Scott 271), o.g., never hinged, fantastic high quality stamp, with beautiful fresh color and impressive centering, one of the most difficult values in this set to find in choice quality, Extremely Fine. Scott $360. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 387

1895, 6¢ dull brown (Scott 271), o.g., never hinged, superior example of this tough stamp, wonderfully well centered with fabulous deep rich color, scarce like this, Extremely Fine, with photocopy of 1984 P.F. certificate for a block of 9, from which this stamp was taken, this being Pos. #2 of 9 from the block. Scott $360. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 181

6c Dull Brown (Scott 271). Rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, duplex cancel, unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $375.00), only one has graded higher (at 98J) and two others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1891