USA – 1895, 6¢ dull brown, watermarked USIR – Estimate $8,000

1895, 6¢ dull brown, watermarked USIR (Scott 271a), lightly struck duplex cancellation, fabulous example of the rare USIR watermark, beautiful color and centering; a wonderful fault free example that would enhance any great collection, Very Fine, this is the only example grading VF-80 according to PSE’s population report, with just one other, an XF-90, grading higher, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate graded VF 80.
SMQ VF 80; $11,500.
Estimate $8,000 – 12,000