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Sale 326
U.S., Confederacy and U.S. Possessions
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Lot 208 |
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1893 Columbian complete, large die proofs, die sunk on card (230P1-245P1), matched set reduced to about 72 x 52mm, 8¢ and $4 faded, otherwise fresh and Very Fine, rare set.
Scott $4,725
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Lot 209 |
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1893 Columbian complete, plate proofs on card (230P4-245P4), excellent colors, large margins, Very Fine.
Scott $1,435
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Lot 210 |
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1893, 1¢ Columbian (230), block of four, virtually perfectly centered, gorgeous color, immaculate never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine choice block.
Scott $240 as singles
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Lot 211 |
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1893, 1¢ Columbian (230), full top margin imprint plate no. 162 and "OO" block of eight, remarkably well centered, bright fresh color and paper, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, a choice plate block.
Scott $1,025
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Lot 212 |
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1893, 2¢ Columbian (231), full top imprint, plate no. 40 and "II" block of eight, exceptionally well centered, stunning fresh color, crisp, original gum, lightly hinged on one stamp only, otherwise never hinged, Extremely Fine, a superb plate block.
Scott $600
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 213 |
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1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), virtually perfectly centered within oversized margins, warm color, spotless never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $420 for 90, $1,500 for 95.
Scott $150
Expertization: P.S.E., encapsulated, graded XF 90J.
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Lot 214 |
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1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), centered with mathematical precision within very generous margins, prooflike color and impression, flawless never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine, a superb gem.
Scott $260
Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 215 |
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1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), exceedingly well centered within large margins, handsome rich color, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $230
Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 216 |
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1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), block of four, beautifully centered, rich color, original gum, never hinged, fresh, Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,040 as singles
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Lot 217 |
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1893, 8¢ Columbian (236), block of four, well centered and fresh, original gum, never hinged, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $800 as singles
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Lot 218 |
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1893, 10¢ Columbian (237), well centered, sharp impression, original gum, never hinged, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $350
Expertization: 1995 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 219 |
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1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), block of four, well centered, brilliant color, spotless original gum, never hinged, Very Fine and choice.
Scott $3,000 as singles
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Lot 220 |
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1893, 50¢ Columbian, overprinted "Specimen" (240SE), well centered, original gum, Very Fine.
Scott $400
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 221 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), used block of four, wonderfully well centered and with gorgeous deep rich color, perfectly struck Los Angeles double oval postmark, some reinforced horizontal and vertical perforations of little consequence on a used block, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, an exceptional used block with great eye appeal.
Scott $4,500
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 222 |
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1893, $2 Columbian (242), beautifully centered, fresh rich color on crisp paper, well struck double oval registry cancel, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a choice used single. SMQ $980.
Scott $600
Expertization: 2007 P.F. Certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 223 |
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1893, $2 Columbian (242), well centered, fresh with neat N.J. town cancel, choice Very Fine.
Scott $600
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Lot 224 |
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1893, $2 Columbian (242), rich color, NY Duplex cancel, reperfed at right (not mentioned in certificate), otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $600
Expertization: clear 1983 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 225 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243), extraordinarily well centered within beautifully balanced margins, strong color and impression, full lightly hinged original gum, Extremely Fine and choice, SMQ $6,200.
Scott $1,900
AN EXCEPTIONAL MINT EXAMPLE OF THE $3 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 226 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243), near perfect centering, deep rich color and a sharp impression, full original gum, fresh and Extremely Fine, SMQ $3,100.
Scott $1,900
Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 227 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243), well centered and fresh, light unobtrusive cancel, Very Fine.
Scott $1,000
Expertization: 1996 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 228 |
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1893, $4 Columbian, overprinted "Specimen" (244SE), nicely centered with deep color, no gum, lightly stained in upper right margin, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $575
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Lot 229 |
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1893, $4 Columbian (244), block of four, quite nicely centered, absolutely gorgeous color on very fresh paper, original gum, lightly hinged, tiny natural inclusion upper left stamp, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $11,500
AN INCREASINGLY RARE BLOCK OF GREAT BEAUTY.
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Lot 230 |
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1893, $4 Columbian (244), exceptionally well centered, soft color on crisp paper, relatively lightly cancelled, Very Fine-Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,850.
Scott $1,300
Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 231 |
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1893, $4 Columbian (244), beautifully centered, glowing rich color, cork cancels, Extremely Fine and handsome.
Scott $1,300
Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 232 |
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1893, $4 Columbian (244), very well centered within large margins, moderately light registry cancel, fresh Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,300
Expertization: 1979 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 233 |
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1893, $5 Columbian, plate proof on India (245P3), bottom margin imprint, letter "DD" and plate number block of eight, beautiful impression, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $3,500
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE $5 COLUMBIAN PLATE NUMBER MULTIPLE, A TRUE SHOWPIECE.
Provenance: "Chesapeake"
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Lot 234 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), exceptionally well centered within large even margins, intense color and impression, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine, SMQ $4,800.
Scott $3,000
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE $5 COLUMBIAN WITH BEAUTIFUL COLOR AND CENTERING.
Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 235 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), attractively centered, crisp color and impression, unused, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,500
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Lot 236 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), very well centered, deep color on fresh paper, double oval N.Y. postmark, Very Fine-Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,100.
Scott $1,500
USED HIGH VALUE COLUMBIANS IN THIS PREMIUM QUALITY AND COMPLETELY FREE OF FAULTS ARE ACTUALLY RARE.
Expertization: 2007 P.F. Certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 237 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), beautifully centered, fresh crisp color, light registry cancel, choice Very Fine.
Scott $1,500
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Lot 238 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), well centered, prooflike color and impression, neat town postmark, Very Fine.
Scott $1,500
Expertization: 1998 P.S.E. Certificate.
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