Values of US Stamps Scott Catalogue # 272 – 1895 8c Sherman Bureau. Page 4

8c Violet Brown (Scott 272). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, neat strike of cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $380.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and one of only two to achieve this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3388

8c Violet Brown, USIR Watermark (Scott 272a). Showing clear “R” of “USIR” watermark, choice centering with well-proportioned margins, deep rich color, light cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful example of this error, 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, but many are either off-center or have flaws, with 2002 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90) and 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ value $1,100.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3389

8c Violet Brown, USIR Watermark (Scott 272a). Showing clear “R” of “USIR” watermark, beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins, intense color and detailed impression, face-free strike of cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 8-CENT WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUES ON THE “USIR” WATERMARKED PAPER. THIS STAMP HAS ALL THE QUALITIES ONE COULD HOPE TO FIND — WIDE MARGINS, RICH COLOR, BRIGHT PAPER, FULL PERFORATIONS AND AN UNOBTRUSIVE CANCEL. 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, but many are either off-center or have flaws. Ex Hoffner and Rubin. With 1986 and 1999 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, unpriced in SMQ). Only one has graded higher to date (offered in the previous lot) and only one other shares this grade. One could also argue that this is the highest grade awarded to date showing the “R” of the “USIR” watermark.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 148

8c Violet Brown, USIR Watermark (Scott 272a). Showing clear “I” of “USIR” watermark, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression, unobtrusive strike of duplex cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1895 8-CENT WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUES ON THE “USIR” WATERMARKED PAPER. A PHENOMENAL CONDITION RARITY. 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, but many are either off-center or have flaws. With 1980 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 147

1895, 8¢ violet brown (272), absolutely perfectly centered amid remarkably large margins with pristine never hinged original gum, post office fresh and positively Superb. Scott $210 Expertization: 1990 & 2001 PF Certificates. Provenance: Enstrom.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 763

1895, 8¢ violet brown (Scott 272), top margin plate number single, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), with the deepest and richest color imaginable, simply incredible, Extremely Fine, 1996 P.S.E. certificate for strip of three, from which this stamp was taken, this being the right stamp from the strip. Scott $70. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 984

1895, 8¢ violet brown, imperf proof on stamp paper (Scott 272P), bottom imprint and plate number strip of 3, o.g., lightly hinged, absolutely gorgeous wide margined strip with the deepest and richest color imaginable, a true condition rarity worthy of placement in the finest collection, Superb, only 300 issued. Datz $1,150. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 985

1895, 8¢ violet brown (Scott 272), top margin part imprint single, o.g., never hinged, impressive and outstanding example with tremendously rich color and razor sharp impression, just a great stamp, Extremely Fine. Scott $210. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 983

1895, 8¢ violet brown (Scott 272), choice top margin part imprint single, brilliant fresh color, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $210. Estimate price $100 – 150. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1620

1895, 8¢ violet brown (Scott 272), impressive top margin plate no. 58 single, a stamp that could easily pass as never hinged, wonderfully well centered with incredibly rich color, quite elusive in this quality, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), Extremely Fine, 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott $70. Estimate $100 – 150. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1621

1895, 8¢ violet brown (Scott 272), tremendous multiple with an enormous top selvage, extremely well centered with brilliant color, probably the finest remaining strips of this issue, most others having long ago been broken up to supply collector’s demand for choice mint singles, top margin strip of 3 with plate number and imprint, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott $750. Estimate price $750 – 1,000. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1622

1895, 8¢ violet brown (Scott 272), absolutely gorgeous bottom margin plate no. 58 single, immense JUMBO margins and fantastic deep rich color, a matchless GEM worthy of placement in the finest collection, o.g., lightly hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $70. Estimate $300 – 400. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1619

1895, 8¢ violet brown (Scott 272), plate number and imprint strip of 3, o.g., never hinged, attractive bottom margin position piece with vivid color; tiny facial abrasions, otherwise Fine. Scott $750 Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 259

8c Violet Brown, USIR Watermark (272a). Horizontal pair, right stamp with “I” of watermark and left stamp with “R”, rich color on bright paper, bold strike of duplex cancel, right stamp small scuff at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine, a rare horizontal pair with both stamps showing the watermark variety, 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, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 468

8c Violet Brown (Scott 272). Mint N.H., deep rich color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $1,850.00), only four have graded higher to date

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 600