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1893 Columbian Exposition Issue
 
 
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Lot 159

1893, Columbian, 1¢ deep blue (230), top imprint and plate no. 153 and "MM" block of eight, original gum very lightly hinged bottom four stamps and selvage, top stamps never hinged, bright color, exceptionally well centered throughout. Extremely Fine.
Scott $725
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Lot 160

1893, Columbian, 4¢ ultramarine (233), bottom imprint, plate no. 19 and "D" block of eight, original gum, never hinged, outstanding centering, lovely fresh color. Extremely Fine.
Scott $3,250

A SUPERB 4¢ COLUMBIAN PLATE BLOCK OF 8 WITH ABSOLUTELY NO DISTRACTIONS, SURELY AMONG THE FINEST AVAILABLE.

Expertization: with 2016 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 161

1893, Columbian, 5¢ chocolate (234), never hinged original gum, mathematically centered within huge margins and in a true mint state of presentation with brilliant color, white paper, and an exceptionally clear impression. An Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, SSV $850 for a normal 95.
Scott $160

A SIMPLY SUPERB MINT 5¢ COLUMBIAN.

Expertization: with 2009 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J.
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Lot 162

1893, Columbian, 5¢ chocolate (234), top imprint and plate no. 8 block of six, original gum, never hinged, beautifully centered and fresh. Slight perf faults, including a light crease across bottom perfs. Very Fine appearance.
Scott $2,250
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Lot 163

1893, Columbian, 6¢ purple (235), original gum, never hinged, bright, fresh and positively perfectly centered with large margins and radiant color. Simply Superb. SMQ $4,350.
Scott $160

JUST TWO NEVER HINGED 6¢ COLUMBIANS HAVE BEEN GRADED HIGHER BY PSE.

Expertization: with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98.
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Lot 164

1893, Columbian, $4 crimson lake (244), original gum, never hinged, incredible centering and large, beautifully balanced margins with rich, luxuriant color. Wonderfully fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $65,000.
Scott $7,000

A TRULY EXTRAORDINARY $4 COLUMBIAN WITH AN IMPECCABLE COMBINATION OF SUPERLATIVE CENTERING, OUTSTANDING FRESHNESS AND UNHINGED ORIGINAL GUM. ONLY THREE 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: with 2004 P.F. certificate AND 2008 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 165

1893, Columbian, $4 rose carmine (244a), original gum, never hinged, well centered and post office fresh with bright color. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $7,000

A BEAUTIFUL $4 COLUMBIAN IN A REMARKABLE STATE OF PRESERVATION.

Expertization: with 1973 and 2006 P.F. certificates.
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Lot 166

1893, Columbian, $4 crimson lake (244), original gum, lightly hinged, lovely fresh color and paper. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $2,000

Expertization: with 1994 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 167

1893, Columbian, $5 black (245), original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins, sharp impression. Fresh Very Fine, a premium example of this popular high value.
Scott $2,400

Expertization: with 1999 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 168
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1893, Columbian, $5 black (245), unused, skillfully regummed, nicely centered with deep color and a prooflike impression. F.-V.F.
Scott $1,200
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