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3c Purple (253). Mint N.H., deep rich color and detailed impression, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate
3c Purple (253). Mint N.H., brilliant color and proof-like impression showing every detail of the engraving, Jumbo margins and precise centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB JUMBO MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE UNWATERMARKED 1894 3-CENT BUREAU ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
As collectors of the First Bureau Issue know, great difficulty was experienced in perforating the stamps, either due to poor equipment or improper operation. Choppy, ragged perfs and poor centering are so common on this issue that it is often possible to separate the 1894 unwatermarked stamps from the 1895 watermarked stamps by the appearance of the perforations alone. This example, with precise centering, Jumbo margins and perfectly formed perforations, is a true condition rarity.
With 1997 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $7,500.00). Only one stamp grades higher -- at 98 and offered in our Sale 1199 (realized $15,000 hammer) and no others share this grade.
3c Purple (253). Mint N.H., wide margins, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2011 P.F. certificate
3c Purple (253). Mint N.H., with right plate no. 47 selvage, outstanding centering, wide margins, rich color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1982, 1999 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $825.00)
3c Purple (253). Mint N.H., deep rich color, well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 1993 P.F. certificate
3c Purple (253). Mint N.H., brilliant color and proof-like impression showing every detail of the engraving, essentially perfectly centered with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF THE UNWATERMARKED 1894 3-CENT BUREAU ISSUE RECORDED. A SPECTACULAR STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
As collectors of the First Bureau Issue know, great difficulty was experienced in perforating the stamps, either due to poor equipment or improper operation. Choppy, ragged perfs and poor centering are so common on this issue that it is often possible to separate the 1894 unwatermarked stamps from the 1895 watermarked stamps by the appearance of the perforations alone. This example, with precise centering, wide margins and perfectly formed perforations, is a true condition rarity.
Ex "Scarsdale". 1997 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies. With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $10,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a Scott 253 in any condition (Mint N.H., hinged or used). It has been equaled by no others
3c Purple (253). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, wonderfully well-centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 3-CENT UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,250.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98) and seven others share this grade
3c Purple (253). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1988 and 2001 P.F. certificates, the former as a block
3c Purple (253). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1988 and 2001 P.F. certificates, the former as a block
3c Purple (253). Mint N.H. with plate no. 91 selvage at top, rich color on bright paper, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $825.00)