Sale 327

The 2008 NOJEX Sale


1893 Columbian Issue
 
 
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Lot 219

1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), virtually perfectly centered with large, beautifully balanced margins, vibrant color, and flawless, barely hinged original gum, a Superb gem. SMQ $415.
Scott $60

Expertization: 2004 P.S.E. Certificate graded Sup 98.
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Lot 220

1893, 4¢ Columbian, blue color error (233a), nicely centered and remarkably fresh with deep, distinctive color, original gum, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $19,000

AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE AND POPULAR COLOR ERROR.

Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 221

1893, 6¢ Columbian (235), lower right corner margin single, nearly perfectly centered, bright and fresh, original gum, never hinged, flaws in right selvage (which could easily be trimmed away), Extremely Fine.
Scott $230

Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 222

1893, 10¢ Columbian (237), virtually perfectly centered with beautifully balanced margins, deep color and barely hinged original gum (if indeed, it is hinged at all!), a choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $150

Expertization: 2001 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 223

1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), nicely centered and incredibly fresh and bright with immaculate, never hinged original gum, Fine to Very Fine, a beauty.
Scott $900

Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 224

1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), exceptionally well centered with nicely balanced margins and prooflike impression, original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,050.
Scott $600

Expertization: 1999 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 225

1893, $1 Columbian (241), virtually perfectly centered with balanced margins, brilliant color and full lightly hinged original gum, Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $2,000.
Scott $1,200

QUITE AN EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE OF THIS KEY HIGH VALUE.

Expertization: 2004 P.F. and P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 226

1893, $2 Columbian (242), very well centered with large balanced margins and rich warm color, original gum, light natural paper wrinkle (mentioned on certificate), still Very Fine and exceedingly handsome.
Scott $1,250

Expertization: 2005 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 227

1893, $3 Columbian (243), nearly perfectly centered with large, beautifully balanced margins, rich, lustrous color and full, lightly hinged original gum, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,900

A CHOICE $3 COLUMBIAN WITH REMARKABLE EYE-APPEAL.

Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 228

1893, $4 Columbian (244a), remarkably well centered with bright, truly vibrant color and lightly hinged original gum, fresh and choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,600

A BREATHTAKING EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCER ANILINE SHADE OF THE $4 COLUMBIAN.

Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 229

1893, $5 Columbian (245), well centered with intense color and prooflike impression, original gum, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $3,000

Expertization: 1998 P.S.E. Certificate.
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