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1893 COLUMBIAN ISSUE
 
 
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Lot 1233

1893, 1¢ Columbian (230), top margin imprint, "MM" and plate no. 152 block of eight, perforations a bit weak, some sensible selvage strengthening, original gum never hinged. F.-V.F.
Scott $1,025
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Lot 1234
 
1¢ and 2¢ Columbian (230-231), over 600+ of each mostly in large blocks, all fresh, never hinged and generally Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $67,000+
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Lot 1235

1893, 2¢ Columbian (231), exceptionally well centered within enormous margins, bright and fresh, full never hinged gum. Extremely Fine.
Scott $55

Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1236

1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), nearly perfect centering, deep color with a strong impression. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine. SMQ 90 $345 and 95 $920.
Scott $150

Expertization: 1998 P.F. & 2004 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded XF 90J.
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Lot 1237

1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), nearly perfectly centered with large margins, strong color on fresh paper. O.g., never hinged. Choice Very Fine. SMQ $240.
Scott $150

Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 1238

1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), right sheet margin block of 25 with imprint, fresh color, mostly separated horizontally between 3rd and 4th rows, o.g., never hinged, generally Fine, some Very Fine as well.
Scott $3,750
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Lot 1239

1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), top margin imprint "L" and plate no. 56 block of eight, deep rich color, tiny natural inclusion in bottom left stamp, some light strengthening in selvage, original gum never hinged. F.-V.F.
Scott $2,200
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Lot 1240

1893, 4¢ Columbian (233), beautifully centered, strong color. O.g., never hinged. Choice Very Fine. SMQ $365.
Scott $225

Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 1241

1893, 4¢ Columbian (233), exceptionally well centered with bright color and fresh paper, full never hinged original gum. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $250

Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1242

1893, 4¢ Columbian (233), quite well centered, with brilliant color on crisp white paper. O.g., never hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $225
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Lot 1243

1893, 4¢ Columbian (233), bottom margin imprint and plate No. 20 block of six, bright color, tiny natural translucent spot in lower left stamp. O.g., lightly hinged, bottom row never hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,050

Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate for never hinged.
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Lot 1244

1893, 4¢ Columbian (233), bottom margin imprint, "D" and plate No. block of eight. Bright and fresh, crisp perforations. O.g., never hinged. Fine.
Scott $3,750
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Lot 1245

1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), perfectly centered with prooflike color and impression contrasted by crisp white paper. O.g., never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $2,350.
Scott $250

Expertization: 1996 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificate, the latter graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 1246

1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), choice color and impression, virtually perfect centering. O.g., never hinged. Trifling perf bend. Extremely Fine. SMQ $415.
Scott $250

Expertization: 1990 P.F. (clear) and 2006 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 1247

1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), top margin imprint "B" and plate no. 9 block of eight, vibrant color, hinge sliver reinforcements in selvage, original gum stamps are never hinged. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $2,750
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Lot 1248

1893, 6¢ Columbian (235), mathematically precise centering, with deep color and a strong impression. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $660.
Scott $225

Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 1249

1893, 6¢ Columbian (235), left sheet margin block of 25 with imprint, bright and fresh, few slight separations, some light natural gum wrinkling in a few, o.g., never hinged, generally Fine to Very Fine, some Very Fine as well.
Scott $5,625
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Lot 1250

1893, 6¢ Columbian (235), bottom margin imprint, "Z" and plate No. block of eight. Couple tiny hinge reinforcements. Lightly disturbed o.g. Fine.
Scott $2,150
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Lot 1251

1893, 8¢ Columbian (236), particularly well centered with top part imprint margin, fresh vibrant color and full never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine.
Scott $200

Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1252

1893, 8¢ Columbian (236), bottom margin imprint "ii" and plate No. strip of four, intense color. O.g., hinge remnant on two, middle pair never hinged. Slight selvage creases. Otherwise F.-V.F.
Scott $560 for singles
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Lot 1253

1893, 10¢ Columbian (237), choice color and impression. O.g., never hinged. Nearly Very Fine.
Scott $350
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Lot 1254

1893, 10¢ Columbian (237), bottom margin imprint "Y" and plate No. block of eight. O.g., hinge remnants in selvage, lightly hinged on three stamps, five never hinged. Selvage crease. Otherwise F.-V.F.
Scott $6,000
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Lot 1255

1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), beatifully centered, bright and fresh with pristine never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine.
Scott $750

Expertization: 1993 P.S.E. & 1999 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1256

1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), bottom margin part imprint single, lustrous color. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $750
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Lot 1257

1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), bottom margin imprint "M" and plate No. strip of four. O.g., lightly hinged on right pair and selvage, left pair never hinged. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $2,000 for singles
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Lot 1258

1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), virtually perfectly centered, within huge margins, with vibrant color and a sharp impression. O.g., very lightly hinged. Extremely Fine . SMQ $510.
Scott $300

Expertization: 2003 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 1259

1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), quite well centered, deep rich color. O.g., lightly hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $300
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Lot 1260

1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), virtually perfect centering, deep and intense color. O.g., small hinge remnant. Certificate states "slight soiling at top right " which appears to be slight natural ink smears. Still fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $1000.
Scott $600

Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 1261

1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), rich color. O.g. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $600
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Lot 1262

1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), exceptionally well centered. O.g. Pinpoint thin speck. Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $600

Expertization: clear 1995 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1263

1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), block of four. Fresh color and paper. O.g., lightly hinged. F.-V.F.
Scott $2,600

Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1264

1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), bottom margin imprint "S" and plate No. strip of four. Disturbed o.g. Thin in two. Fine appearance.
Scott $3,750
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Lot 1265
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1893, $1 Columbian, plate proof on India (241P3), top margin imprint, "W" and plate No. block of eight, intense color, tissue backing. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,900
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Lot 1266

1893, $1 Columbian (241), remarkably intense color and a sharp impression. O.g., very lightly hinged. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $1,200

Expertization: photocopy of 1978 P.F. Certificate for a block.
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Lot 1267

1893, $1 Columbian (241), intense color on bright paper, tiny natural inclusion not mentioned in Certificate. O.g., lightly hinged. Nearly Very Fine.
Scott $1,200

Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1268

1893, $1 Columbian (241), exceptionally well centered for the $1, fresh and intense color. Disturbed o.g. Light crease at upper left. Very Fine appearance.
Scott $1,200
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Lot 1269
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1893, $2 Columbian (242), deep vibrant color and a strong impression; tiny repaired tear, regummed, Fine.
Scott $625
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Lot 1270
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1893, $2 Columbian (242), well centered, rich color. Small crease. Very Fine appearance.
Scott $600

Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1271

1893, $4 Columbian (244), well centered, with exceptionally deep color. Slightly disturbed o.g. Nibbed perf at top. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $2,600

Expertization: 1999 A.P.S. Certificate.
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Lot 1272
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1893, $4 Columbian (244), good color. Bold registry cancel. Fine.
Scott $1,300

Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1273
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1893, $3 Columbian (243), block of four, bright color, nicely centered, regummed, few small creases and large diagonal at bottom left, few small thin spots and perf faults. F.-V.F. appearance.
Scott $4,000 for singles
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Lot 1274
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), exceptionally fresh color and paper. Unused. Minor light thin spot. Handsome Very Fine appearance.
Scott $1,500
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