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8c Violet Brown (Scott 272). Perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, bold duplex cancel, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ price $475.00), only three have graded higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3608 |
US$400.00 |
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8c Violet Brown (Scott 272). Bottom imprint and plate no. 249 block of six, original gum, h.r., bright color, few perf separations, otherwise Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3607 |
US$700.00 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown, watermarked USIR (Scott 272a), light black cancellation, handsome example with radiant color and an exceptionally light postmark on this scarce stamp printed on revenue watermarked paper, Very Fine, 2000 and 21014 P.F. certificates. Scott $1,000. Estimate value $750 – 1,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2260 |
US$600.00 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown, watermarked USIR (Scott 272a), lightly struck black cancellation, marvelous example with huge margins and bold prooflike color, rarely seen with such an unobtrusive postmark, just a gorgeous example of this difficult USIR watermarked stamp, Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,000. Estimate $750 – 1,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2261 |
US$550.00 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown (Scott 272), light black cancellation, tremendous showpiece with JUMBO margins and warm rich color, an amazing example of this stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95J. SMQ $150 in the grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $3. Estimate price $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2259 |
US$170.00 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown (Scott 272), top plate number single, o.g., never hinged, an incredible stamp with prooflike color and impression, a particularly well centered stamp with tremendous eye appeal, Extremely Fine, 1984 P.F.C. and 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90 (1 of 14 examples attaining this impressive grade, with only 20 others currently grading higher). SMQ $525 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $210. Estimate $500 – 750. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 350 |
US$500.00 |
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8c Violet Brown (Scott 272). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 249 strip of three, beautiful centering on bright paper, Extremely Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 197 |
US$1,400.00 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown (Scott 272), o.g., never hinged, wonderfully fresh and choice stamp in pristine mint condition, beautifully centered with gleaming rich color, Extremely Fine, photocopy of 2002 P.S.E. certificate for block/4, from which this stamp was taken, this being the top right stamp from the block. Scott $210. Estimate $400 – 600. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2186 |
US$225.00 |
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Scott 272, 1895 8c Violet brown,numeral 7 in duplex cancel, trace guideline at bottom, large balanced margins, an eye-catching example in premium condition; 2013 PSE graded XF-Superb Jumbo 95J certificate (SMQ price $225) H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1199 |
US$130.00 |
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272, 1895 8c Violet brown,ample balanced margins all around, NH, Extremely Fine, 1988 PF certificate (Scott price $210) H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1198 |
US$350.00 |
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272a, 1895 8c Violet brown, “USIR” watermark variety, barely Fine, scarce variety; 2009 PF certificate (Scott $1,000) H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1200 |
US$325.00 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown (Scott 272), top margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, fantastic wide top, with mouthwatering rich color and crystal clear impression, Very Fine, 2013 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-80. SMQ $210 in grade of VF-80. Scott $210. Estimate price $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 415 |
US$130.00 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown (Scott 272), bottom plate number single, o.g., lightly hinged, magnificent example with JUMBO margins and vibrant color, Extremely Fine, 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott $70. Estimate price $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 416 |
US$140.00 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown (Scott 272), top plate number single, o.g., never hinged, exceptionally fresh and choice example with tantalizing color, Very Fine. Scott $210. Estimate value $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 417 |
US$150.00 |
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Scott #272, 8c Violet brown, well centered within large margins, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine, 2012 PSAG certificate and a 2012 PSE certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 316 |
US$220.00 |