Sale 1351 — The Vaquero Collection of Gem-Quality 19th and 20th Century United States Stamps

Sale Date — Thursday, 15 May, 2025

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Category — 1894 Unwatermarked Bureau Issue (Scott 246-263, Imperforate Pairs)

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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1059
nh
Sale 1351, Lot 1059, 1894 Unwatermarked Bureau Issue (Scott 246-263, Imperforate Pairs)

4c Dark Brown (254). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, proof-like impression, absolutely enormous margins all around

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A HUGE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 4-CENT UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. A STUNNING STAMP, NOTEWORTHY FOR THE IMPOSING SIZE OF ITS MARGINS, PRISTINE GUM, LONG PERFORATIONS AND INTENSE COLOR. THIS REMARKABLE STAMP IS GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.

Ex "Scarsdale". With 1984 and 1999 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo). Only two grade higher (at 98J) and three others share this grade.

600
5,750