| 19th Century - 1893 Columbian through 1898 Trans-Mississippi Issues |
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Lot 1166 |
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1893 Columbian set complete, small die proofs (230P2-245P2), on gray cards from the Roosevelt album, $5 small scuff, $3 and $4 color a bit faded. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $5,850
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Lot 1167 |
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1893 Columbian set complete, plate proofs on card (230P4-245P4), all with full margins. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,435
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Lot 1168 |
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1893, 2¢ Columbian (231), bottom margin imprint, "QQ" and plate No. 170 block of eight, rich color, original gum, never hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $900
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1169 |
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1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), top left margin imprint, "L" and plate No. 57 block of ten, exceptionally well centered, with bright color and solid perforations, original gum, never hinged. Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a superlative plate block.
Scott $2,500
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1170 |
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1893, 4¢ Columbian, blue color error (233a), left sheet margin single, wonderfully fresh with intense color, a proof-like impression on crisp white paper. Flawless, never hinged original gum. Very Fine and choice.
Scott $34,000
A PRISTINE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 4¢ COLUMBIAN ERROR OF COLOR. ONE OF ONLY A VERY SMALL NUMBER OF NEVER HINGED EXAMPLES AVAILABLE.
Expertization: 1970 and 1999 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1171 |
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1893, 4¢ Columbian, blue color error (233a), nicely centered, deep rich color and detailed prooflike impression, lightly hinged original gum. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $19,000
A PARTICULARLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 4-CENT COLUMBIAN ERROR OF COLOR.
Expertization: 1975, 1984 and 2006 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1172 |
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1893, 4¢ Columbian, blue color error (233a), deep and vibrant color on bright paper, original gum, lightly hinged. Fresh and Fine, a handsome example of this rare color error. SMQ $14,000.
Scott $19,000
Expertization: 1994 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded F 70.
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Lot 1173 |
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1893, 4¢ Columbian (233), bottom margin imprint, "D" and plate No. 17 block of eight, with bright color and intact perforations, original gum, never hinged. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $3,750
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Lot 1174 |
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1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), virtually perfect centering, with prooflike color and impression, contrasted by brilliant white paper, original gum, never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $2,050.
Scott $250
Expertization: 2000 and 2006 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 1175 |
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1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), virtually perfect centering, handsome rich color and a detailed impression. Flawless original gum, never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $250
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1176 |
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1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), choice centering with wide margins and vibrant color on fresh white paper, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine. SMQ $700.
Scott $250
Expertization: 2003 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 1177 |
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1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), top left corner margin block of ten with imprint, "B" and plate No. 6, beautifully centered, with bright color and fully intact perforations, original gum, never hinged. Very Fine to Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $5,200
AN EXTRAORDINARY PLATE BLOCK OF THE 5¢ COLUMBIAN WITH REMARKABLE CENTERING AND POST OFFICE FRESH NEVER HINGED CONDITION.
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1178 |
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1893, 6¢ Columbian (235), centered with mathematical precision within large beautifully balanced margins. Pristine never hinged original gum. A choice Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $2,100.
Scott $350
A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE DULL PURPLE SHADE, THOUGH CERTIFIED AS THE NORMAL PURPLE.
Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 1179 |
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1893, 6¢ Columbian (235), bottom left corner margin imprint, "Z" and plate No. 104 block of ten, with outstanding centering, strong color and fully intact perforations, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $4,100
A CHOICE 6¢ COLUMBIAN PLATE BLOCK WITH EXCELLENT CENTERING AND OVERALL FRESHNESS.
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1180 |
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1893, 6¢ Columbian (235), bottom margin imprint, "Z" and plate No. 104 block of eight, original gum, never hinged. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $3,650
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Lot 1181 |
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1893, 8¢ Columbian (236), extraordinarily well centered, with deep color on bright paper and fresh never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,750.
Scott $200
Expertization: 1996 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 1182 |
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1893, 8¢ Columbian (236), bottom margin imprint letters "II" and plate No. 132 block of eight, well centered, bright and fresh, couple perfs lightly strengthened in selvage, original gum, never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $2,500
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1183 |
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1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), outstanding centering within huge margins, with exceptionally deep color on brilliant white paper, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,000 for XF 90, $5,250 for XF-Superb 95.
Scott $750
Expertization: 1998 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90J.
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Lot 1184 |
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1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), post office fresh with luminous color on brilliant white paper and fresh never hinged original gum. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $750
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1185 |
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1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), bottom margin imprint, "M" and plate No. 58 block of six with striking color and contrast, crisp and intact perforations and full never hinged original gum. Fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott $12,000
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Lot 1186 |
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1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), choice centering, with vibrant color on crisp white paper. Original gum, never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $6,600.
Scott $900
A PRISTINE EXAMPLE OF THE 30¢ COLUMBIAN.
Expertization: 1985, 1998, 2004 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 1187 |
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1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), virtually perfect centering with vivid color on brilliant white paper, original gum, lightly hinged. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine. SMQ $490.
Scott $300
Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 1188 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), exceptionally well centered and post office fresh with radiant color on bright paper. Full never hinged original gum. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $4,000
Expertization: 1981and 2000 P.F. Certificates showing right sheet margin that has been removed.
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Lot 1189 |
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1893, $2 Columbian (242), virtually perfect centering, with particularly vivid color on bright white paper, original gum. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $4,200.
Scott $1,250
A GEM MINT EXAMPLE OF THE $2 COLUMBIAN.
Expertization: 2002 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 1190 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243), choice centering with exceptionally large margins, lustrous color, crisp white paper and full lightly hinged original gum. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,400 for VF-XF 85, $3,100 for XF 90.
Scott $1,900
Expertization: 1999 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85J.
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Lot 1191 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243a), exceptionally well centered with deep color and a detailed impression. Original gum, lightly hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,900
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1192 |
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1893, $4 Columbian (244a), exceptionally fresh with radiant rose carmine color, crisp white paper and full lightly hinged original gum. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $2,600
A GORGEOUS MINT EXAMPLE OF THE $4 COLUMBIAN.
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1193 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), near perfectly centered with large margins, intense color. Original gum. Barely visible tiny corner crease. Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $3,000
Expertization: clear 2000 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1194 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), block of four. Nicely centered, with strong color and impression. Centrally struck target cancel. Fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott $12,500
A HANDSOME USED BLOCK OF THE $5 COLUMBIAN.
Expertization: 1998 and 2006 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1195 |
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1894, 2¢ scarlet, type II (251a), beautifully centered within large margins, vibrant color on fresh paper. Full, unblemished never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,000
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1196 |
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1894, 2¢ carmine, type II (251), beautifully centered with large margins, radiant color. Original gum, never hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,000
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate showing right sheet margin which has been removed.
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Lot 1197 |
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1894, 3¢ purple (253), exceptionally well centered, with bright color and never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $375
Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1198 |
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1894, 3¢ purple (253), bottom margin imprint and plate No. 91 block of six, exceptionally well centered, with bright color and paper, original gum, lightly hinged on top middle stamp only. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $1,500
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1199 |
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1894, 5¢ chocolate (255), beautifully centered within exceptionally large margins, with fresh warm color and never hinged original gum. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine . SMQ $1,200.
Scott $375
Expertization: 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 1200 |
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1894, 6¢ dull brown (256), exceptionally well centered with generous margins, deep rich color on brilliant white paper. Original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $500
Expertization: 1999 P.S.E. and 2000 P.F. Certificates showing sheet margin which has been removed.
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Lot 1201 |
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1895, 1¢ blue (264), left margin plate No. single, precisely centered, post office fresh, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $295.
Scott $19
Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 1202 |
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1895, 3¢ purple (268), bottom margin imprint and plate No. 1216 block of six, well centered, with vivid color and solid perforations, original gum, lightly hinged on bottom left pair only. Fresh and choice Very Fine.
Scott $725
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1203 |
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1895, 4¢ dark brown (269), bottom margin imprint and plate No. 459 block of six, well centered with crisp perforations, original gum, never hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,650
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1204 |
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1895, 8¢ violet brown (272), full top margin imprint and plate No. 1097 block of six, well centered, with strong and intact perforations, original gum, never hinged. Very Fine and choice.
Scott $2,100
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE PLATE BLOCK TO FIND WITH THE COMBINATION OF FULL TOP SELVAGE AND NEVER HINGED ORIGINAL GUM.
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1205 |
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1895, $1 black, type I (276), well centered and exceptionally fresh with intense color, crisp white paper and never hinged original gum. Pristine and Very Fine.
Scott $2,000
Expertization: 2005 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1206 |
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1898, 6¢ lake (282), top margin single with part imprint, centered with mathematical precision with wide perfectly balanced margins, vibrant color and barely hinged original gum. A Superb gem. SMQ $225.
Scott $50
Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 1207 |
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1898, 10¢ brown, type I (282C), exceptionally well centered, beautiful intense color on bright paper, original gum, never hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine, quite scarce this choice.
Scott $625
Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1208 |
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1898, 1¢ Trans-Miss. (285), top margin imprint and plate No. 709 block of six, fresh and rich color, original gum, never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $675
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1209 |
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1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss. (286), top margin imprint and plate No. 623 block of four, virtually perfect centering, post office fresh, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $375
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Lot 1210 |
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1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (288), perfectly centered within extra wide margins, with intense color on fresh white paper, original gum, lightly hinged. A Superb gem. SMQ $770.
Scott $140
Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded Superb 98.
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Lot 1211 |
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1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss. (289), bottom imprint and plate number 609 block of four, particularly well centered, rich color. Lightly hinged original gum. Very Fine and choice.
Scott $2,000
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1212 |
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1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (290), full bottom margin imprint and plate No. 620 block of six, well centered, exceptionally fresh with strong perforations, vibrant color and full never hinged original gum. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $6,000
A REMARKABLE EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE PLATE BLOCK IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION.
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1213 |
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1898, $2 Trans-Miss. (293), beautifully centered with large margins, rich color and pristine, never hinged original gum. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $10,400.
Scott $6,250
AN EXCEPTIONAL NEVER HINGED $2 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI WITH NO HINT OF THE OXIDATION THAT SO OFTEN PLAGUES THIS STAMP.
Expertization: 1999 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 1214 |
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1898, $2 Trans-Miss. (293), virtually perfect centering, rich color. Original gum. Minute thin speck. Fresh and Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $2,250
Expertization: clear 1981 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1215 |
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1898, $2 Trans-Miss. (293), exceptionally well centered, deep rich color on bright paper. Light New York registry oval cancellation. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,000
A CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE $2 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI.
Expertization: 2000 & 2004 P.F. Certificates.
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