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Lot 123 |
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1893, 1¢ Columbian (230), original gum never hinged, superb centering within truly mammoth margins, gorgeous deep color on the whitest of paper. Superb. SSV $1,450 for a 98 (SMQ $1,900).
Scott $32
A SIMPLY MAGNIFICENT MINT SINGLE OF THE 1¢ COLUMBIAN, AND AT A 98J IT IS THE HIGHEST GRADED BY BOTH HOUSES. THERE ARE NO 100S.
Expertization: with 1995, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded SUP 98J.
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Lot 124 |
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1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), right sheet margin single, original gum never hinged, outstanding centering within perfectly balanced margins, bright color, post office fresh, a pristine gem. Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,150.
Scott $97
Expertization: with 1986 P.F. certificate and 2021 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF-SUP 95J (note from PSE saying "faults in selvage do not affect grade" [faults are minor]).
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Lot 125 |
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1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), original gum never hinged, outstanding centering, post office fresh. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $675.
Scott $97
Expertization: with 2006 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 126 |
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1893, 6¢ Columbian (235), original gum virtually imaginary tiny spot of hinging, perfectly centered, gorgeous color, razor sharp impression. Extremely Fine, lovely stamp. SMQ $400.
Scott $140
Expertization: with 1992 "Genuine" (implying never hinged) P.F. certificate and 2021 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF-SUP 95J.
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Lot 127 |
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1893, 8¢ Columbian (236), original gum never hinged, perfectly centered, prooflike color and impression. Choice Extremely Fine in every detail. SMQ $1,500.
Scott $140
Expertization: with 2002 P.F. certificate and 2021 P.S.E certificate, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 128 |
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1893, 10¢ Columbian (237), block of four. Original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, bright and fresh. Very Fine.
Scott $1,000 as singles
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Lot 129 |
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1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, brilliant color. Extremely Fine. SSV $6,000 (SMQ $5,250).
Scott $600
AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER HINGED 15¢ COLUMBIAN.
Expertization: with 2021 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 130 |
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1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), original gum never hinged, choice centering, brilliant color on crisp white paper. Extremely Fine and deserving a bit higher grade in our opinion. SSV $850 (SMQ $875).
Scott $600
Expertization: with 1986, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 131 |
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1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), original gum lightly hinged, perfectly centered, rich color. Fresh, an Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $225
Expertization: with 1988 P.F. certificate for block.
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Lot 132 |
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1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), original gum imperceptible hinge (if at all). Fresh Extremely Fine, lovely stamp. SSV $400 (SMQ $400).
Scott $225
Expertization: with 2021 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 133 |
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1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), original gum never hinged, flawless centering within wide balanced margins, rich color, paper slightly aged. mentioned for accuracy and not noted in certificates. Extremely Fine. SSV $38,500 (SMQ $38,500).
Scott $1,300
THE HIGHEST GRADED AND ONLY EXAMPLE BY THE PF, THERE IS ONE 98 AND ONE 100 BY THE PSE.
Expertization: with 1992, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded SUP 98.
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Lot 134 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), original gum hinge remnant, choice centering, lovely rich color. Extremely Fine, only three higher (98). SMQ $3,750.
Scott $1,000
AN EXCEPTIONALLY ATTRACTIVE $1.00 COLUMBIAN.
Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 135 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), original gum virtually invisible traces of hinging, choice centering, vibrant deep color. Extremely Fine, beautiful stamp. SSV $1,500 (SMQ $1,600).
Scott $1,000
Expertization: with 1995, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 136 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), tied on small piece by perfect strike "World's Fair Station Chicago Sept 14, 1893". The stamp is very well centered and fresh with rich color. Extremely Fine.
Scott $525
AN ABSOLUTELY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF A $1.00 COLUMBIAN WITH THE EXPO CANCEL.
Expertization: with 1981, 1999 P.F. certificates.
Provenance: Puliafito, Bowman
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Lot 137 |
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1893, $2 Columbian (242), original gum lightly hinged, perfectly centered, radiant deep color, bright paper. Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,750.
Scott $1,050
Expertization: with 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 138 |
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Lot 139 |
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1893, $2 Columbian (242), excellent centering, bright color. Light unobtrusive cancel. Extremely Fine, choice. SSV $1,050 (SMQ $1,150).
Scott $525
Expertization: with 2000, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 140 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243), original gum small hinge remnant, pretty pastel shade, outstanding centering. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine. SSV $4,500 (SMQ $4,800).
Scott $1,400
A MARVELOUS $3.00 COLUMBIAN WITH GREAT EYE APPEAL.
Expertization: with 1984, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 141 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243), beautifully centered, radiant color. Neat target cancels confined to upper right and lower right corners. Extremely Fine, a lovely used gem.
Scott $775
Expertization: with 1983, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 142 |
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1893, $4 Columbian (244), original gum, well centered, luminous color. Fresh Very Fine, pretty stamp.
Scott $2,000
Expertization: with 1986 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 143 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), choice centering within huge margins, intense color and sharp impression, crisp white paper. Neat town postmark confined to the lower right corner. Extremely Fine. SMQ unpriced for 90J, $2,850 for regular 90.
Scott $1,175
A WONDERFUL, VISUALLY STRIKING USED SINGLE.
Expertization: with 1990, 2021 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded XF 90J.
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Lot 144 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), near perfect centering, exceptionally fresh color and paper. Target cancel confined to one corner. Slight creases absolutely invisible except when flashes after dipping. Superb appearance.
Scott $1,175
Expertization: with 1986 P.F. certificate.
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