2c Carmine Lake, Ty. I
(249). Mint N.H. left margin single with part imprint, very
well-centered with extra wide margins, sharp impression, few usual light
natural gum creases, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate (Image)
15c Dark Blue (259). Mint
N.H. bottom margin single with part imprint, gorgeous deep dark shade on
bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, the unwatermarked 1894 issue is
notoriously difficult to obtain in this superb condition, with 1992 P.F.
certificate (Image) 
$1.00 Black (261). O.g.,
lightly hinged, beautifully centered, incredibly intense impression on
bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TYPE I UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
With 1997 P.F. certificate (Image)
$1.00 Black (261).
Perfectly centered with immense margins, registry oval cancel, sharp
impression on bright white paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM COPY OF THE NOTORIOUSLY DIFFICULT $1.00 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. A TRUE CONDITION RARITY.
With 1999 P.F.certificate (Image)
$1.00 Black, Ty. II
(261A). Mint N.H., sharp proof-like impression on bright
paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A REMARKABLE EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 UNWATERMARKED TYPE II BUREAU ISSUE -- RARE IN MINT NEVER HINGED CONDITION.
With 2000 P.F. certificate for block (Image)
$2.00 Bright Blue (262).
O.g., lightly hinged, gorgeous color on fresh paper, remarkably
well-centeredEXTREMELY FINE AND CHOICE. VERY RARE IN THIS QUALITY WITH ORIGINAL GUM.
The 1894 unwatermarked issue was the first U.S. stamp issue to be printed by the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, after the contract with American Bank Note Co. expired. The first stamps printed by the Bureau are notoriously difficult to find well-centered, as production was marred by initial problems as they geared up to meet the needs of the public for stamps. The designs were kept the same from the 1890 ABN Co. issue, with the addition of corner triangles to distinguish the printings. The use of the same designs is another indication of the time pressure that may have caused some of the initial production problems. The $2.00 is one of the rarest of the set in this original-gum condition and choice grade.
With 2000 P.F. certificate (Image)
$5.00 Dark Green (263).
Original gum, gorgeous bright colorEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE, OF WHICH A PALTRY 25,000 WERE ISSUED.
As noted for the $2.00, the 1894 unwatermarked issue was the first U.S. stamp issue to be printed by the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, after the contract with American Bank Note Co. expired. The first stamps printed by the Bureau are notoriously difficult to find well-centered, as production was marred by initial problems as they geared up to meet the needs of the public for stamps. The designs were kept the same from the 1890 ABN Co. issue, with the addition of corner triangles to distinguish the printings. The use of the same designs is another indication of the time pressure that may have caused some of the initial production problems. Perhaps the two most difficult denominations to find in superb condition are the $1.00 Type II (Scott 261A), and the $5.00.
With 1999 P.F. certificate (Image)
$5.00 Dark Green (263).
Perfectly centered with wide balanced margins, light cancel, deep rich
colorEXTREMELY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 UNWATERMARKED 1894 ISSUE. TREMENDOUSLY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN THIS SUPERB CONDITION.
As noted previously the $5.00 1894 unwatermarked stamp is notoriously difficult to find well-centered, as production was marred by initial problems as the Bureau geared up to meet the needs of the public for stamps.
With 1999 P.F. certificate. (Image)