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Lot 305 |
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1893, 1¢ Columbian (230), choice, virtually perfectly centered with immaculate, never hinged original gum, fresh, bright and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $350.
Scott $40
Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 306 |
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1893, 2¢ Columbian (231), post office fresh with true mathematical centering a razor-sharp impression and pristine, never hinged original gum; a choice, absolutely Superb Gem. SMQ $1,700 for Superb 98.
Scott $40
ONE OF ONLY TWO EXAMPLES TO ACHIEVE THE PSE GRADE OF GEM 100, WITH JUST ONE OTHER EXAMPLE RECEIVING A 100J.
Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded Gem 100.
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Lot 307 |
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1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), perfectly centered and wonderfully fresh with large balanced margins and exceptional color and never hinged original gum; truly choice and positively Superb. SMQ $2,500.
Scott $110
JUST A SINGLE 3¢ COLUMBIAN HAS RECEIVED A HIGHER PSE GRADE.
Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded Superb 98.
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Lot 308 |
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1893, 4¢ Columbian, blue color error (233a), bright and fresh with full original gum, light horizontal crease, Fine appearance.
Scott $18,000
AN EXCEPTIONALLY FRESH AND DEEP COLORED EXAMPLE OF THIS CLASSIC COMMEMORATIVE COLOR ERROR.
Expertization: 2003 PSE Certificate.
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Lot 309 |
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1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), mathematically centered with absolutely enormous margins, rich color and immaculate, never hinged original gum; fresh, choice and truly Superb. SMQ $3,500 for a normal 98.
Scott $180
A STUNNING 5¢ COLUMBIAN JUMBO; ONLY A SINGLE EXAMPLE HAS BEEN GRADED HIGHER BY PSE.
Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded Superb 98J.
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Lot 310 |
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1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), choice, near-perfect centering with large margins and post office fresh, never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $1,200.
Scott $180
Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 311 |
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1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), bottom margin imprint & plate no. block of 8, nicely centered and crisp with pristine, never hinged original gum, minor separation at lower left, F.-V.F.
Scott $4,500
Expertization: 2009 PF Certificate.
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Lot 312 |
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1893, 6¢ Columbian (235), bright, fresh and positively perfectly centered with large margins, radiant color and flawless, never hinged original gum; Superb. SMQ $5,300.
Scott $180
JUST A SINGLE NEVER HINGED 6¢ COLUMBIAN HAS BEEN GRADED HIGHER BY PSE.
Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded Superb 98.
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Lot 313 |
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1893, 8¢ Columbian (236), top margin imprint & plate no. block of eight, fresh and well centered with brilliant color and full, never hinged original gum; small thin in top left selvage, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $2,600
Expertization: 2009 PF Certificate.
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Lot 314 |
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1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), wonderfully fresh and mathematically centered with generous margins, a deep, prooflike impression and immaculate, never hinged original gum; simply Superb. SMQ $13.000.
Scott $700
THE 15¢ COLUMBIAN IS RARELY SEEN THIS CHOICE CONDITION— ONLY ONE IS GRADED HIGHER (98J), THERE ARE NO 100S.
Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded Superb 98.
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Lot 315 |
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1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), bottom margin block of four with plate number and part imprint, bright, fresh and well centered, original gum, lightly hinged at top, never hinged at bottom, small gum soak at upper right, minor separation, Very Fine.
Scott $1,850
Expertization: 2010 PF Certificate.
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Lot 316 |
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1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), precisely centered with large margins, blazing color and pristine, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $3,750.
Scott $750
Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 317 |
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1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), choice centering with perfectly balanced margins, rich color and immaculate, never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $3,750.
Scott $750
Expertization: 2004 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 318 |
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1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), choice centering with large even margins, deep, dark color and never hinged original gum; fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $8,500.
Scott $1,500
A STRIKING NEVER HINGED 50¢ COLUMBIAN RARELY SEEN THIS CHOICE AND NEVER HINGED; TO DATE, ONLY THREE EXAMPLES HAVE RECEIVED HIGHER PSE GRADES.
Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 319 |
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1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), choice centering with intense color and a lightly struck Chicago World's Fair Station c.d.s., Extremely Fine. Scott $2,250 on cover.
Scott $200 ++
Expertization: 1991 PF Certificate.
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Lot 320 |
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1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), used bottom margin block of four with part imprint, fresh and nicely centered with a light Pennsylvania town cancel, F.-V.F. and very scarce.
Scott $2,000
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Lot 321 |
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1893, $2 Columbian (242), precisely centered with large symmetrical margins, rich, vibrant color and full original gum; fresh, choice and absolutely Superb. SMQ $9,100.
Scott $1,150
EXTRAORDINARY IN EVERY RESPECT; THE ONLY PSE SUPERB $2 COLUMBIAN WITH JUST A SINGLE EXAMPLE GRADED HIGHER.
Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded Superb 98.
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Lot 322 |
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1893, $2 Columbian (242), nicely centered and incredibly fresh with rich warm color and pristine, never hinged original gum; F.-V.F. and extremely attractive.
Scott $4,000
A WONDERFUL $2 COLUMBIAN IN A STATE OF FRESHNESS RARELY SEEN.
Expertization: 1988 PF Certificate.
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Lot 323 |
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1893, $2 Columbian (242), exceptionally bright and fresh with rich color and flawless, never hinged original gum; F.-V.F. and handsome.
Scott $4,000
Expertization: 1981 PF and 2008 PSE Certificates.
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Lot 324 |
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1893, $2 Columbian (242), post office fresh with strong color and immaculate, never hinged original gum, Fine and attractive.
Scott $4,000
Expertization: 2006 PSE Certificate graded F 70.
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Lot 325 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243), bright, fresh and all but perfectly centered amid ample, beautifully balanced margins with radiant color and lightly hinged original gum; Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $4,800.
Scott $1,600
WITH 75 MINT $3 COLUMBIANS EXAMINED TO DATE, PSE HAS GRADED ONLY FOUR EXAMPLES HIGHER THAN THIS XF-SUP 95.
Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 326 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243), bright, fresh and nearly perfectly centered with deep rich color and full original gum; Very Fine to Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $1,600
Expertization: 2010 PSE Certificate.
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Lot 327 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243a), beautifully centered with rich color, regummed, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $800
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Lot 328 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243), a fresh, virtually perfectly centered block of four with large margins and bright color, somewhat disturbed original gum, but otherwise Extremely Fine to Superb.
Scott $8,250
CERTAINLY AMONG THE FINEST CENTERED MINT BLOCKS EXTANT WITH EACH STAMP BEING TRULY EXCEPTIONAL.
Expertization: 2009 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95 DOG.
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Lot 329 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243a), remarkably fresh and nearly perfectly centered with intense color and a light New York REG oval cancel, Extremely Fine and choice. One of just three at this PSE grade with only four graded higher; SMQ $1,900.
Scott $950
Expertization: 2006 PSE Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 330 |
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1893, $4 Columbian (244), centered with near mathematical precision amid ample, beautifully balanced margins with rich, luxurient color and full, never hinged original gum; wonderfully fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $51,500.
Scott $7,250
A TRULY EXTRAORDINARY $4 COLUMBIAN WITH AN IMPECCABLE COMBINATION OF SUPERLATIVE CENTERING, OUTSTANDING FRESHNESS AND UNHINGED ORIGINAL GUM. ONLY TWO OTHER EXAMPLES HAVE BEEN JUDGED ITS EQUAL AND NONE HAVE BEEN GRADED HIGHER, AND GIVEN THE EXQUISITE COLOR AND FRESHNESS OF THE CURRENT EXAMPLE, THIS STAMP COULD CERTAINLY BE A CONTENDER FOR THE FINEST MINT SINGLE EXTANT.
Expertization: 2004 PF and 2008 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 331 |
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1893, $4 Columbian (244), nicely centered with bright color and full, never hinged original gum, F.-V.F. and exceptionally fresh.
Scott $7,250
A RARE, TRULY MINT EXAMPLE OF THE $4 COLUMBIAN.
Expertization: 1977 & 1989 PF and 2010 PSE Certificates.
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Lot 332 |
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1893, $4 Columbian (244), virtually perfectly centered with generous margins, radiant color and a light, centrally struck New York City double circle registry cancel; fresh and choice, Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $7,000.
Scott $1,250
AN ABSOLUTELY SUPERB USED $4 COLUMBIAN, ONE OF JUST EIGHT TO RECEIVE A PSE 95 WITH ONLY A SINGLE EXAMPLE GRADED HIGHER.
Expertization: 1985 PF and 2009 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 333 |
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1893, $4 Columbian (244), choice centering and truly radiant color with a neat Liebenthal, Kans. c.d.s., wonderfully fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,150.
Scott $1,250
A GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THIS HIGH VALUE, WITH GREAT EYE APPEAL.
Expertization: 2006 PSE Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 334 |
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1893, $4 Columbian (244), fresh and beautifully centered with large margins, brilliant color and a light cancel, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,425.
Scott $1,250
Expertization: 2008 PSE Certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 335 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), centered with near mathematical precision amid well balanced margins and featuring a razor-sharp impression and full, lightly hinged original gum; fresh and choice, Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $8,000.
Scott $2,600
A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THE ARISTOCRAT OF ALL U.S. COMMEMORATIVES.
Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 336 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), very well centered with large balanced margins, a prooflike impression and full, lightly hinged original gum; fresh and choice, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. SSV $3,150.
Scott $2,600
Expertization: 2000 & 2011 PF Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 337 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), right sheet margin block of four, fresh and well centered with deep, dark color and full, lightly hinged original gum; a Very Fine and rare block.
Scott $13,000
AN OUTSTANDING MINT BLOCK OF THE $5 COLUMBIAN WITH FULL ORIGINAL GUM.
Expertization: 2008 PF Certificate.
With so many blocks "harvested" for singles, very few blocks in this choice quality remain.
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Lot 338 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), virtually perfectly centered with beautifully balanced margins, a light New York Station "H" double oval cancel and traces of a red transit marking at top; fresh and choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,400
Expertization: 2006 & 2010 PF Certificates.
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Lot 339 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), well centered and remarkably fresh with large margins and a light Tomkinsville N.Y. c.d.s., Mar 28, 1895, Very Fine.
Scott $1,400
AN ESPECIALLY HANDSOME USED $5 COLUMBIAN.
Expertization: 2005 PF Certificate.
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