Sale 1351 — The Vaquero Collection of Gem-Quality 19th and 20th Century United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday, 15 May, 2025
Category — 1894 Unwatermarked Bureau Issue (Scott 246-263, Imperforate Pairs)
10c Dark Green (258). Mint N.H., pretty color and detailed impression on bright paper, beautiful centering with wide margins all around
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 10-CENT UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. THE 10-CENT IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT DENOMINATIONS OF THE SET TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. THIS PHENOMENAL STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. — IT IS THE HIGHEST GRADE WE HAVE OFFERED IN ONE OF OUR AUCTIONS.
A review of our past computerized records confirms that this is the finest example we have offered.
Ex "Scarsdale" and "Golden Oak". With 1989 and 2000 P.F. certificates. With 2004 and 2025 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95). Only three grade higher (two 95J and one 98, we have never offered them). None share this desirable grade.
