Scott #254: 15¢ Dark Blue (1894, First Bureau Iss.
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 147 |
| Estimate | 40.00 - 80.00 USD |
| Auction | Coin, Stamp, Collectables and More 29 |
| Date | August 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Featherznest |
| Location | Grapevine, Arkansas |
Scott #254: 15¢ Dark Blue (1894, First Bureau Issue).Design: Portrait of Ulysses S. Grant (not Lincoln—common mix-up; the 15¢ value features Grant in profile). "U.S. POSTAGE" arched top, "15 CENTS" bottom with corner numerals. Dark blue color on unwatermarked paper, perf 12.Condition: Used with heavy cancels (typical for higher values). Centering appears Fine; some edge wear/toning visible.Scott Catalog Value (Recent)Used: $40–$80 (sound, average cancel/centering). Higher for very fine or light cancel (~$100+). Slight corner damage
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