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Lot 1216 |
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1893, 1¢ Columbian (230), precisely centered within perfectly balanced margins with immaculate, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and absolutely Superb. To date only five examples have been graded higher by PSE; there are no 100s. SMQ $1,350.
Scott $48
Expertization: 1991 PF (block of four) and 2010 PSE Certificates, the latter graded Superb 98.
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Lot 1217 |
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1893, 4¢ Columbian, blue color error (233a), bright and fresh with rich color and barely hinged original gum, F.-V.F. and most attractive.
Scott $19,000
A REMARKABLY FRESH, TRULY HANDSOME EXAMPLE OF THIS POPULAR ERROR.
Expertization: 1992 PF Certificate.
The 4¢ Columbian color error was the result of mistakenly using ink intended for the 1¢ value to print a run of 4¢ sheets. It is known that at least two panes reached collectors, as there are two slightly different shades known. In addition, the few used examples known apparently came from another pane(s).
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Lot 1218 |
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1893, 4¢ Columbian, blue color error (233a), nicely centered and lightly canceled with bright color, filled thins and lower left corner perf replaced; fresh, F.-V.F. appearance.
Scott $16,500
THE USED FOUR-CENT COLUMBIAN COLOR ERROR IS A GREAT RARITY, AS PROBABLY NO MORE THAN 15-20 ARE KNOWN AND MOST OF THESE ARE FAULTY.
Expertization: 1972 PF Certificate as "slightly defective".
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Lot 1219 |
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1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), virtually perfectly centered with vibrant color and pristine, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott Stamp Values $1,400.
Scott $700
Expertization: 2001 & 2006 PF Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 1220 |
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1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), mathematically centered with perfectly balanced margins, rich warm color and immaculate, never hinged original gum; a post office fresh and absolutely Superb gem. SMQ $10,000.
Scott $750
A MAGNIFICENT 30¢ COLUMBIAN, OF WHICH ONLY THREE HAVE GRADED HIGHER.
Expertization: 1991 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded Superb 98.
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Lot 1221 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), well centered and remarkably fresh with deep, rich color and never hinged original gum, Very Fine.
Scott $3,850
A CHOICE TRULY SCARCE NEVER HINGED $1 COLUMBIAN.
Expertization: 1984 PF and 2002 PSE Certificates.
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Lot 1222 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), very well centered with bright, rich color and lightly hinged original gum, unusually crisp and fresh, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott Stamp Values $1,350 for a normal 85.
Scott $1,100
Expertization: 2009 PF Certificate graded VF-XF 85 XQ ("Extra Quality").
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Lot 1223 |
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1893, $4 Columbian (244), mathematically centered with large balanced margins, bright color and a centrally struck double oval "New York REG" cancel, remarkably fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott Stamp Values $4,750.
Scott $1,250
AN EXTRAORDINARY USED $4 COLUMBIAN IN THE FINEST OBTAINABLE CONDITION.
Expertization: 1989, 2005 & 2010 PF Certificates, last graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 1224 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), lower right corner margin single with full selvage, absolutely perfectly centered with a finely etched, prooflike impression and full, lightly hinged original gum; there is a small natural paper inclusion on the back, a few perfs between the stamp and the right selvage are reinforced, and there is a small thin at the right edge of the corner selvage, none of which affects the quality or grade of the stamp itself, which is positively Superb. SMQ $14,000.
Scott $2,700
OF NEARLY 300 $5 COLUMBIANS GRADED BY PSE, NOT A SINGLE ONE HAS BEEN GRADED HIGHER THAN THIS SUPERB 98 — WITH ONLY TWO OTHER MINT EXAMPLES JUDGED ITS EQUAL NUMERICALLY, THOUGH WE FEEL THE CORNER MARGINS PUT THIS STAMP IN A CLAN BY ITSELF.
Expertization: 1993 PF and 2005 PSE Certificates, the latter graded Superb 98.
Provenance: "Beverly Hills"
Any collector wishing to build a superb set of Columbians must begin (or end) with this stamp.
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Lot 1225 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), centered with mathematical precision and featuring perfectly symmetrical margins, intense color and a light, face-free circular cancel; fresh and choice, Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $6,850.
Scott $1,400
AN EXTRAORDINARY USED $5 COLUMBIAN; TO DATE JUST A SINGLE EXAMPLE HAS BEEN GRADED HIGHER BY PSE.
Expertization: 2010 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 1226 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), virtually perfectly centered with beautifully balanced margins and a neat, face-free double oval "New York REG" cancel, fresh and choice Extremely Fine. Scott Stamp Values $2,350.
Scott $1,400
A TOP QUALITY USED SINGLE.
Expertization: 2008 PF Certificate graded XF 90.
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