| 1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION ISSUE (Scott 230-244a) |
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Lot 92 |
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1893, 1¢ Columbian (230), top margin imprint, "MM" and plate No. 151 block of eight, nicely centered, original gum, never hinged (natural gum inclusion), fresh and Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $975
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Lot 93 |
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1893, 2¢ Columbian (231), top margin imprint, "QQ" and plate No. 172 block of ten, original gum, never hinged, blunted perfs at left (torn in selvage), Fine to Very Fine and the two right stamps, which are not part of the plate block, are Extremely Fine gems.
Scott $945
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Lot 94 |
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1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), bottom margin imprint, "R" and plate No. 76 block of eight, exceptionally well centered, original gum, never hinged, couple small inclusions, fresh and Very Fine to Extremely Fine. A superlative plate block.
Scott $2,200
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Lot 95 |
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1893, 4¢ Columbian (233), bottom margin imprint and plate No. 20 block of six, bright color, original gum, lightly hinged (bottom stamps never hinged), fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,050
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Lot 96 |
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1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), bottom margin imprint and plate No. 58 block of six, beautifully centered with striking color and contrast, original gum, lightly hinged on top left stamp only, exceptionally fresh and Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $3,750
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Lot 97 |
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1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), top margin imprint and plate No. 59 block of six, nicely centered with rich color, regummed over tiny thin spot, minor strengthening, Very Fine appearance.
Scott $8,500
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Lot 98 |
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1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), bottom margin imprint, "S" and plate No. 77 block of eight, nicely centered and exceptionally fresh with barely hinged original gum, a few perforations sensibly strengthened at top, Fine to Very Fine and quite rare.
Scott $22,500
A RARE PLATE BLOCK, ESPECIALLY THIS FRESH AND WELL CENTERED.
Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 99 |
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1893, $4 Columbian (244a var.), pale aniline rose shade, bottom margin imprint, "CC" and plate No. 107 strip of four, well centered with breathtaking color, bright paper and very lightly hinged original gum, Very Fine and choice.
Scott $15,500
AN EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE PLATE NUMBER STRIP AND QUITE LIKELY THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate.
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