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

Sale Date — Thursday, 15 May, 2025

*A buyer’s premium of 0% of the winning bid was added as part of the total purchase price on all lots in this sale. Buyers were responsible for applicable sales tax, customs duty and any other prescribed charges. By placing a bid, bidders agreed to the terms and conditions in effect at the time of the sale.

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

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$1.00 Black, Ty. II (261A). Mint N.H., deep shade on crisp paper, choice centering with wide margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 1894 UNWATERMARKED TYPE II BUREAU ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. — ONLY ONE GRADES HIGHER AND NO OTHERS SHARE THIS GRADE. EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST COPIES IN EXISTENCE.

Collectors of this issue know it is extremely difficult to find the 1894 Bureau Issue in centered, Mint Never-Hinged condition, particularly the higher denominations. This is mostly due to production problems as the Bureau of Engraving & Printing assumed responsibility for stamp production after the American Bank Note contract expired.

Ex "Beverly Hills". With 2005 and 2025 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95). Only one has graded higher (at 95J, we have never offered it) in the P.S.E. Population Report and no other examples share this desirable grade.

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