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Sale 351
The Michael Bakwin Collection of Used United States 1847-1947
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Lot 139 |
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1893, 4¢ Columbian, blue color error (233a), well centered for this shade, intense color. Oval grid cancel. Tiny expert repair lower right corner. Choice Fine appearance.
Scott $16,500
A BRIGHT FRESH USED EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE COLOR ERROR-A REVIEW OF THE ONLINE RECORDS OF THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION REVEALS A TOTAL OF 15 USED SINGLES, ALL BUT ONE OF WHICH HAVE FAULTS, AND THE SOUND EXAMPLE IS POORLY CENTERED.
Expertization: 2001 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 140 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243), exceptionally well centered, bright color. Light town postmark, leaves the vignette completely visible. Extremely Fine, a choice used $3 Columbian.
Scott $825
Expertization: 1986 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 141 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243a), outstanding centering, rich color. Oval grid cancel. Trivial tiny margin thin not mentioned in accompanying certificate. Choice Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $825
Expertization: 2001 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 142 |
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1893, $4 Columbian (244), outstanding centering, brilliant color, neat bit of c.d.s. confined to the lower right corner. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,050
AN ABSOLUTELY SUPERB USED $4 COLUMBIAN.
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 143 |
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1893, $4 Columbian (244a), well centered, exquisite shade. Light machine cancel. Very Fine, a pretty stamp.
Scott $1,050
Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 144 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), well centered, intense color with a prooflike impression. Full never hinged original gum. Very Fine.
Scott $10,000
THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN IS QUITE RARE IN THIS PRISTINE NEVER HINGED CONDITION.
Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 145 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), excellent centering, intense color. Face-free duplex cancels. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,200
A GEM USED $5,00 COLUMBIAN.
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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