US Stamps Prices Scott 272: 1895 8c Sherman Bureau. Page 1

USA (Scott 272) 1895 SHERMAN 8¢ VIOLET BROWN (PSE GRADED 98) Fresh & superb! OG, lightly hinged. (2015 PSE Graded Cert #01300349, Superb 98, Mint OGph) (SMQ price $525)

Regency-Superior, Aug 2015, Sale 112, Lot 547

8c Violet Brown (Scott 272). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with copy of 1999 P.F. certificate for pair and 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $1,850.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 359

8c Violet Brown, USIR Watermark (272a). Horizontal pair with full imprint at top, unused (no gum), “I” of watermark in selvage and “R” of watermark split between stamps, few perf separations sensibly reinforced, some light staining at top FINE-VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE “IR” POSITION PAIR OF THE 8-CENT 1895 ISSUE WITH “U S I R” WATERMARK. 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. There are approximately 75 known of the 8c with approximately ten unused, but many are either off-center or have flaws. With 1975 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as two singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 361

8c Violet Brown, USIR Watermark (272a). Unused (no gum), fresh and wonderfully rich color, clear “I” watermark”, top perfs touch, Fine for this rare variety and seldom seen unused, signed “RHWCo” (Weill) in pencil, Scott Retail as original gum

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 360

8c Violet Brown, USIR Watermark (Scott 272a). Attractively centered with light target cancel, clear “R” watermark, light creases, Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 362

Scott #272a, 8c Violet brown, watermarked “USIR” in error, shows a clear “I” of the watermark, quite well centered for this, deep intense color, lightly cancelled, nearly very fine; a sound example of a scarce stamp that frequently has faults of various degrees; 2015 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 222

272a, 1895 8c Violet brown, Watermarked ‘USIR’, guide line at top, Very Fine, 2000 and 2014 PF certificates (Scott value $1,000)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3267

1895, 8¢ violet brown. O.g., never hinged, strong color, wide margins, Very Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 272; $210.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2263

1895, 8¢ violet brown. Bottom margin plate number “555” strip of 3 with imprint, o.g., never hinged (hinge reinforcement in selvage), rich color, fresh and Fine. Scott No. 272; $750.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2753

1895, 8¢ violet brown. Top margin plate number “58” single, o.g., never hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 272; $210.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2752

8c Violet Brown (Scott 272). Mint N.H., wide balanced margins, fresh color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1992 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1092, Lot 1207

Scott #272a, 8c Violet brown, watermarked “USIR” in error, used single showing a clearly identifiable portion of the “R,” exceptionally well centered being much better centered and margined than typically found on this scarce stamp, deep intense color as well, very lightly cancelled, extremely fine; 2000 and 2014 PF certificates.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2015, Sale 150, Lot 128

8c Violet Brown, USIR Watermark (Scott 272a). Bottom imprint and plate no. 58 strip of three, clear “I” and “R” of watermark, original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, tiny natural paper wrinkle in selvage at bottom left VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN EXTREMELY RARE IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER STRIP OF THE 8-CENT “USIR” WATERMARK VARIETY. WE RECORD ONLY FOUR SUCH IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER STRIPS. 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 records contain only four imprint and plate number strips of the 8c (a plate block of six is part of the Miller collection at The New York Public Library).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3611

8c Violet Brown, USIR Watermark (272a). Horizontal pair, left stamps shows “I” and right stamp shows “R” of watermark, unobtrusive cancels, right stamp small closed tear at left, Very Fine appearance and a scarce multiple with both stamps showing the watermark variety, approximately 75 are known, with 2000 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3612

8c Violet Brown, USIR Watermark (Scott 272a). Top imprint and plate no. 58 strip of three with wide selvage, original gum, stamps lightly hinged, small h.r. in ungummed selvage, bold complete “R” watermark in center stamp and in right selvage, complete “I” watermark in right stamp, rich color, light horizontal crease in selvage through plate number, few perf separations in selvage at top VERY FINE AND CHOICE. ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER STRIPS OF THE 8-CENT 1895 BUREAU ISSUE WITH THE “USIR” WATERMARK ERROR. A GREAT RARITY OF THE ISSUE. 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 records contain only four imprint and plate number strips of the 8c (a plate block of six is part of the Miller collection at The New York Public Library). Ex Cunliffe. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3610