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Lot 499 |
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1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), precisely centered, with prooflike color and impression contrasted by brilliant white paper, original gum, never hinged. A choice and Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $2,450.
Scott $250
Expertization: 1993 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. Certificates latter graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 500 |
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1893, 8¢ Columbian (236), precisely centered with large and beautifully balanced margins, particularly intense color and fresh never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $2,150.
Scott $200
Expertization: 1991 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates latter graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 501 |
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1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), beautifully centered with extra large margins, a sharply etched impression and never hinged original gum. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $640.
Scott $350
Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 502 |
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1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), choice centering, particularly intense color, original gum, very lightly hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,000.
Scott $600
Expertization: 2000 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 503 |
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1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), beautifully centered, rich color, original gum, very lightly hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $600
Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 504 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), exceptionally well centered, with intense color on bright paper, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,200
Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 505 |
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1893, $2 Columbian (242), exceptionally well centered, fresh color and bright paper, original gum, with the barest trace of hinging. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $2,100.
Scott $1,250
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate (implying never hinged) and 2007 P.S.E. Certificate latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 506 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243), exceptionally well centered, with deep color and a detailed impression, original gum, lightly hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,900
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Lot 507 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243), quite well centered, with lustrous color on bright paper, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,900
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 508 |
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1893, $4 Columbian (244), exceptionally fresh with vibrant color, crisp white paper, and full original gum, Very Fine and choice.
Scott $2,600
Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 509 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), nearly perfectly centered, with unusually wide margins and a sharp, detailed impression, original gum, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $3,000
A STUNNING MINT EXAMPLE OF THE $5 COLUMBIAN.
Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
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