Sale 1351 — The Vaquero Collection of Gem-Quality 19th and 20th Century United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday, 15 May, 2025
Category — 1894-98 Watermarked Bureau Issues (Scott 264-284)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1084
8c Violet Brown, USIR Watermark (272a). Clear "R" of watermark, wide and nicely balanced margins, rich color, light cancel
EXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 8-CENT 1895 WATERMARKED ISSUE WITH USIR WATERMARK IN EXISTENCE. THIS STAMP IS GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
This variety 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 Gorham. With 2003 P.S.E. and 2004 P.F. and 2022 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares it (the other shows the "I").
950
5,000