Sale 310

The David W. Gorham Collection
of Gem Mint United States Stamps


1893 Columbian Issue
 
 
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Lot 3153

1893, 1¢ Columbian (230), incredibly well centered within enormous jumbo margins, pristine color and paper, original gum, never hinged. An Extremely Fine jumbo. SMQ XF-S 95 $475 and Sup 98 $1,400.
Scott $57

Expertization: 2001 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95J.
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Lot 3154

1893, 2¢ Columbian (231), choice centering with perfectly symmetrical margins, a particularly sharp impression and never hinged original gum. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $475.
Scott $55

Expertization: 1996 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3155

2¢ "Broken hat" variety" (231 var.), virtually perfectly centered with large margins, deep, prooflike impression and pristine, never hinged original gum. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $455.
Scott $160

Expertization: 2002 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 3156

1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), virtually perfectly centered with unusually large margins, vibrant color, flawless original gum, never hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,250.
Scott $150

Expertization: 1996 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3157

1893, 4¢ Columbian (233), choice centering within large margins, brilliant color and paper, original gum, never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $ 1,800.
Scott $225

Expertization: 1999 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3158

1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), perfectly centered, prooflike color and impression contrasted by brilliant white paper, flawless original gum, never hinged. Superb . SMQ $5,450.
Scott $250

A SUPERB GEM IN EVERY DETAIL.

Expertization: 1996 and 2005 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded S 98.
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Lot 3159

1893, 6¢ Columbian (235a), nearly perfectly centered within balanced margins, stunning, vibrant color, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp. SMQ $620.
Scott $225

Expertization: 2002 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3160

1893, 8¢ Columbian (236), centered with mathematical precision within large margins, bright color and fresh never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,650.
Scott $200

Expertization: 2003 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3161

1893, 10¢ Columbian (237), nearly perfectly centered with extra large margins, a finely detailed impression and flawless never hinged original gum. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $350

Expertization: 1998 and 1999 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 3162

1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), beautifully centered with extra wide margins, exceptionally deep color and brilliant white paper, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,000.
Scott $750

Expertization: 2001 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3163

1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), perfectly centered, rich, warm color on brilliant paper, full, fresh original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine. SMQ $6,150.
Scott $900

A PRISTINE GEM 30¢ COLUMBIAN.

Expertization: 2003 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3164

1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), choice centering within large margins, intense color and a razor-sharp impression, original gum, never hinged. Tiny, unnoticeable natural inclusion. Exceptionally fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $5,000.
Scott $1,750

A STUNNING 50¢ COLUMBIAN THAT HAS FEW EQUALS.

Expertization: 2002 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3165

1893, $1 Columbian (241), virtually perfectly centered with beautifully balanced margins, bright, vibrant color and never hinged original gum. A post office fresh Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $13,700.
Scott $4,000

A TRULY EXTRAORDINARY $1 COLUMBIAN, A SCARCE STAMP IN SUCH CHOICE NEVER HINGED CONDITION.

Expertization: 2004 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF90, 1970 and 2006 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 3166

1893, $2 Columbian (242), incredibly well centered stunning, fresh color, crisp, bright paper, original gum, never hinged. A remarkably fresh and choice Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $18,900.
Scott $4,100

AN EXQUISITE POST OFFICE FRESH $2 COLUMBIAN.

Expertization: 2004 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3167

1893, $3 Columbian (243), virtually perfect centering with exceptionally large, beautifully balanced margins, fresh, lustrous color and never hinged original gum, light, couple light, barely noticeable perf creases (not mentioned in certificate). Still striking Extremely Fine.
Scott $6,250

Expertization: signed Richter, clear 1997 P. F. Certificate.
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Lot 3168

1893, $5 Columbian (245), beautifully centered with striking, intense color and prooflike impression, on bright, white paper, immaculate never hinged original gum. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $16,000.
Scott $10,000

WITH ITS REMARKABLE COLOR AND EXCEPTIONAL FRESHNESS, THIS IS AN EXQUISITE $5 COLUMBIAN IN THE FINEST STATE OF PRESERVATION.

Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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