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Lot 1690 |
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1893 2¢-$5 Columbian set, complete except for 1¢ (231-245), set less the 1¢ value, bright and fresh. Original gum. Some faults including $5 reperfed and small corner thin, 8¢ damaged. A Fine appearing set.
Scott $11,709
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Lot 1691 |
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1893, 2¢ Columbian (231), mathematically centered with four gigantic margins. Original gum, never hinged. Post office fresh and absolutely Superb. SMQ $2,900 for a "normal" Sup 98.
Scott $58
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded Sup 98J.
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Lot 1692 |
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1893, 4¢ Columbian (233), exceptionally well centered within extra large margins, bright color. Fresh never hinged original gum. An Extremely Fine and choice jumbo.
Scott $230
Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90J.
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Lot 1693 |
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1893, 4¢ Columbian (233), fresh and exceptionally well centered. Original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $230
Expertization: 1999 and 2005 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1694 |
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1893, 6¢ Columbian (235), left imprint single showing large stress crack in selvage, fresh and well centered. Original gum, never hinged. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. SMQ $365.
Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 1695 |
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1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), plate block of 6. Top imprint and plate number "59" block of six, near perfect centering thoughout, vibrant color on bright paper, crisp and fully intact. Post office fresh never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $14,500
A GEM MINT NEVER HINGED TOP PLATE BLOCK OF THE 30¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE IN THE FINEST POSSIBLE CONDITION.
Expertization: 2007 P.F. Certificate.
The 30¢ Columbian is scarce in choice never hinged condition. This desirable top plate block is perhaps the finest mint never hinged example in existence.
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Lot 1696 |
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1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), fresh and nearly perfectly centered. Original gum, lightly hinged. Reperfed at right. Choice Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $600
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Lot 1697 |
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1893, 50¢ and $1 Columbian (240, 241), each on separate piece tied by matching New York duplex cancels July 31, 1894. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $830
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Lot 1698 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), nearly perfectly centered and exceptionally fresh with lightly hinged original gum. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,550.
Scott $1,200
Expertization: 1983 and 2008 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 1699 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), exceptionally well centered within balanced margins, lightly cancelled by partial San Francisco c.d.s., radiant color and a sharp impression on bright paper. Extremely Fine.
Scott $650
A GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE $1 COLUMBIAN WITH OUSTANDING CENTERING AND FRESHNESS.
Expertization: 2002 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, latter graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 1700 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), exceptionally well centered within balanced margins, neatly cancelled by four-ring target, deep radiant color on bright paper. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,350.
Scott $650
Expertization: 2005 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 1701 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), choice centering, cancelled by New York City duplex, bright paper. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $650
Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1702 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), nicely centered, bright color. Oval town cancel. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $650
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Lot 1703 |
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1893, $4 Columbian (244), bottom margin single with plate no. 107 and partial imprint. Bright color and fresh paper. Neatly struck target cancel. F.-V.F.
Scott $1,300
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Lot 1704 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), remarkably well centered, prooflike color and impression on bright paper. Original gum. Choice and Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $3,000
Expertization: 1995 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1705 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), beautifully centered with a marvelous prooflike impression and full, lightly hinged original gum. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. SMQ $3,750.
Scott $3,000
Expertization: 1984 and 2008 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 1706 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), unused, beautifully centered with large margins. Light creases and small thins. But fresh, Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $1,500
Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1707 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), tied on piece by Fairfield, Kans. Sept 29, 1894 duplex cancel. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $1,500
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Lot 1708 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), cancelled neat New York REG oval. Light corner crease. Fresh and otherwise Fine and attractive.
Scott $1,500
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