1c-50c 1894 Issue
(246-260). 20 used stamps, incl. few shades of 1c, 2c and 10c, few have
Jumbo margins, few small faults, all appear Very Fine-Extremely Fine (Image)
1c-15c 1894 Issue (247-248,
250-251, 253-255, 257-259). Blocks of four, most have rich color, few
small faults to be expected, most are Fine-Very Fine, used blocks of the
1894 Unwatermarked Bureau Issue are exceedingly difficult to obtain (Image) 
50c Orange (260). Block of
four, brilliant color, neat strikes of New York registry oval cancel, few
perf separations sensibly reinforced, top left stamp small expertly
repaired tear at top, Fine-Extremely Fine appearance, very rare (Image)
$1.00 Black, Ty. I (261).
Choice centering, intense shade and impression, faintly cancelled,
Extremely Fine Gem, difficult to find this issue in such choice used
condition, with 1986 P.F. certificate (Image)
$1.00 Black, Ty. II
(261A). Crisp impression on bright paper, beautiful centering with wide
and even margins, neat registry oval cancel free of Perry's
faceEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED $1.00 TYPE II UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
With 1979 P.F. certificate (Image)
$1.00 Black, Ty. II
(261A). Block of four, intense impression, New York oval cancels,
remarkably choice centering, right pair with minor faults, few perf
separations sensibly reinforcedEXTREMELY FINE CENTERING AND AN INCALCULABLY RARE USED BLOCK OF THE $1.00 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
A block of four is the largest recorded used multiple of the $1.00 Type II 1894 Unwatermarked Bureau Issue, according to Linn's U.S. Stamp Facts. We have not maintained records of Bureau multiples, but estimate that no more than five or six used blocks of Scott 261A exist. (Image)
$2.00 Bright Blue (262).
Block of four, deep rich color on bright paper, beautifully centered
throughout, bold strikes of registry ovals, few expertly reinforced perf
separationsEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB AND RARE USED BLOCK OF THE $2.00 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
According to Linn's U.S. Stamp Facts, a block of four is the largest recorded used multiple of the $2.00 1894 Unwatermarked Bureau Issue, and the block offered here is illustrated in the book (p. 210). Although one or a few other blocks might exist, it is unlikely that the condition of any other surpasses this example.
Ex Hanschen. With 1978 P.F. certificate (Image)
$2.00 Bright Blue (262).
Beautiful deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright white paper,
perfectly centered with enormous margins on all sides, neat strike of New
York registry ovalEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
The 1894 Issue was the first U.S. stamp issue printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. This issue is notoriously difficult to find well-centered, as production was marred by initial problems as the Bureau feverishly worked to satisfy the public demand for stamps. The $2.00 is one of the rarest of the set to obtain in sound, choice condition, especially as a used stamp. To demonstrate that collectors acknowledge this difficulty, a similar example realized $4,250 hammer in our 2000 Rarities sale.
Ex Sheriff. With 1971 P.F. certificate (Image)
$5.00 Dark Green (263).
Rich color on bright paper, sharp impression, light strike of
cancelVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL LIGHTLY-CANCELLED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE $5.00 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
With 1995 P.F. certificate (Image)
$5.00 Dark Green (263).
Intense shade and impression, well-struck New York registry oval, huge
bottom margin, fresh and Very Fine, with 1994 A.P.S. certificate (Image)
$5.00 Dark Green (263).
Bright shade, perfect strike of "New Orleans La. Jul. 6 99" circular
datestamp with year inverted, faint horizontal crease at top, still Very
Fine, rarely encountered with a circular datestamp cancel, with 1984 P.F.
certificate (Image)