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Lot 2505 |
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1893 Columbian set complete, plate proofs on card (230P4-245P4), large margins and strong colors. Barest hint of soiling confined almost exclusively to reverse. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,435+
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Lot 2506 |
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1893, 2¢ Columbian (231), including two top plate blocks of eight. Pane of 100, mixed centering, o.g. numerous separations and hinge reinforcements, but 24 stamps are never hinged, Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $4,990
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Lot 2507 |
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1893, 1¢ Columbian (230), top left corner imprint, "OO" and plate No. 162 block of eight, intact perforations, few light natural paper wrinkles in selvage. O.g., never hinged. F.-V.F.
Scott $975
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Lot 2508 |
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1893, 2¢ Columbian (231), precisely centered within large margins. O.g., never hinged. Post office fresh and Superb.
Scott $47
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate for block of four.
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Lot 2509 |
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1893, 2¢ Columbian (231), exceptionally wide margins, prooflike color and impression on crisp white paper. O.g., never hinged. An Extremely Fine jumbo.
Scott $47
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2510 |
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1893, 2¢ Columbian (231c), choice centering, post office fresh. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $150
Expertization: 1993 P.S.E. and 2000 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 2511 |
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1893, 2¢ Columbian, imperf proof on stamp paper (231Pb), horizontal pair tied on piece by New York machine cancel, Oct 2, 1912, faulty as always, the right stamp particularly so, still a highly collectible example of this rare error, and the only one we are aware of that is used. Only one pane of 50 issued.
Scott $1,250 for "mint"
Expertization: 1979 P.F. Certificate.
All known examples are from a single sheet that had been crumpled up and subsequently "rescued" by an unknown savior at the ABNco.
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Lot 2512 |
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1893, 2¢ Columbian (231), bottom margin imprint, "SS" and plate No. 180 block of eight. O.g., never hinged. Light selvage wrinkles and bends. Fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott $850
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Lot 2513 |
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1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), beautifully centered right sheet margin single with part imprint, exceptionally dark color. O.g., never hinged. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $135
Expertization: 2003 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 2514 |
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1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), virtually perfectly centered with wide margins and deep color. O.g., never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $135
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Lot 2515 |
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1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), virtually perfect centering. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $135
Expertization: 2002 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 2516 |
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1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), choice centering with very wide margins, deep color. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $135
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2517 |
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1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), bottom margin single, flawlessly centered, strong color. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $135
Expertization: 2002 P.S.E. graded (XF 90) Certificate.
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Lot 2518 |
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1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), block of four, perfectly centered, post office fresh. O.g., never hinged. Small inclusion in bottom left. Extremely Fine.
Scott $540 for singles
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Lot 2519 |
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1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), bottom margin imprint, "R" and plate No. 76 block of eight, intact perforations. O.g., lightly hinged on top row and selvage, bottom row never hinged. Tiny hinge thin speck in one. Otherwise F.-V.F.
Scott $1,200
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Lot 2520 |
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1893, 4¢ Columbian (233), left sheet margin single, outstanding centering, deep and brilliant color. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $200
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2521 |
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1893, 4¢ Columbian (233), virtually perfectly centered. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $200
Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate for block of four.
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Lot 2522 |
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1893, 4¢ Columbian (233), bottom margin imprint, letter "D" and plate No. 17 block of eight, crisp and intact perforations, tiny inclusion in bottom left stamp, light natural paper wrinkle. O.g., never hinged. F.-V.F.
Scott $3,750
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Lot 2523 |
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1893, 5¢ Columbian, plate proof on card (234P4), top right imprint, letter "B" and plate number 10 block of ten.
Scott $550
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Lot 2524 |
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1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), attractively centered with impressively huge margins, crisp color and impression on bright paper, light natural inclusion. O.g., never hinged. An Extremely Fine jumbo.
Scott $220
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2525 |
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1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), top margin imprint, letter "B" and plate No. 10 block of eight, rich color. O.g., lightly hinged, on selvage and one stamp, others never hinged. Horizontal selvage crease. Otherwise Fine.
Scott $2,750
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Lot 2526 |
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1893, 6¢ Columbian, red violet shade (235a), virtually perfectly centered with huge margins and bright color. O.g., never hinged. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $195
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Lot 2527 |
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1893, 6¢ Columbian (235), beautifully centered, vivid deep color. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $195
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2528 |
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1893, 6¢ Columbian (235), beautifully centered, fresh bright color. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $195
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2529 |
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1893, 6¢ Columbian (235), bottom margin imprint, letter "Z" and plate No. 104 block of eight, bright color and paper. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $3,650
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Lot 2530 |
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1893, 8¢ Columbian (236), beautifully centered, bright and fresh. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine and choice.
Scott $175
Expertization: 1999 A.P.S. Certificate.
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Lot 2531 |
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1893, 8¢ Columbian (236), vivid deep color, beautifully centered. O.g., never hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $175
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2532 |
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1893, 8¢ Columbian (236), bottom margin imprint, "II" and plate No. 131 block of eight, deep vibrant color, a few hinge reinforcements;. O.g., hinged on the selvage and three stamps only. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $1,450
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Lot 2533 |
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1893, 10¢ Columbian (237), well centered. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $325
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Lot 2534 |
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1893, 10¢ Columbian (237), post office fresh with radiant color and a deeply etched impression. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $325
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2535 |
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1893, 10¢ Columbian (237), beautifully centered. O.g., very lightly hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $140
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Lot 2536 |
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1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), strong color and impression on bright paper. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $625
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2537 |
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1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), deep luxurious color. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $625
Expertization: 1994 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 2538 |
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1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), deep luxurious color, virtually perfect centering. O.g., very lightly hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $240
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2539 |
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1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), bottom margin imprint, letter "M" and plate No. 58 strip of four, particularly intense color, tiny hinge reinforcements. O.g. Selvage crease at bottom right. Otherwise Fine.
Scott $1,200
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Lot 2540 |
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1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), choice centering with exceptionally large margins and rich, warm color. O.g., never hinged. Light natural gum wrinkle. A fresh Extremely Fine jumbo.
Scott $750
Expertization: 1983 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 2541 |
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1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), well centered with large margins, frsh rich color. O.g., never hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $750
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2542 |
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1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), vivid color on bright white paper, beautifully centered. O.g., very lightly hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $300
Expertization: 1999 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 2543 |
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1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), outstanding color and impression on crisp white paper. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine and choice.
Scott $300
Expertization: Photocopy of 2000 P.F. Certificate for a block.
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Lot 2544 |
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1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), perfectly centered within incredibly wide margins, light Hartford, Conn. double oval cancel. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $90
Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2545 |
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1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), top plate "No. 59" single with star-in-circle cancel. Very Fine.
Scott $90+
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Lot 2546 |
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1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), flawlessly centered, intense color. O.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $600
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2547 |
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1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), rich color. O.g., lightly hinged. Nearly Very Fine.
Scott $600
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate for a block.
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Lot 2548 |
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1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), beautifully centered with large margins, bright color and paper. Bold registry cancel. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $180
Expertization: 1983 and 2002 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 2549 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), nicely centered, with bright vibrant color. O.g. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,200
Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2550 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), exceptionally deep color, perfectly centered. Disturbed o.g. Extremely Fine and handsome.
Scott $1,200
Expertization: 2005 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 2551 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), rich color, nicely centered. Light registry cancel. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $625
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2552 |
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1893, $2 Columbian (242), well centered, warm color on crisp fresh paper. O.g. Very Fine.
Scott $1,250
Expertization: 1996 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 2553 |
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1893, $2 Columbian (242), well centered, rich color. O.g., lightly hinged. Tiny faults. Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $1,250
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Lot 2554 |
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1893, $2 Columbian (242), vivid deep shade. O.g. Light hinge thin. Nearly Very Fine appearance.
Scott $1,250
Expertization: clear 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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