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Lot 129 |
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1893, Columbians complete, plate proofs on India paper (230P3-245P3), complete set, die sunk on 152mm x 277mm cards, bound into a leather bound album, presented to Francois Aussaresses by D.E. Woodhull, president of the American Bank Note Company, with "Christophe Colomb, 1492-1892 stamped in gold leaf on the spine, the card edges are also in gold leaf. Begins with a title page and then a page preceding each proof with the name of the value. The proofs and cards are remarkably fresh (1¢ has a slight spot on card). It is believed to be one of only five produced, and the only one in French. Original dust case accompanies. A stunning set and a remarkable philatelic artifact. Catalogue value of the proofs $3,305.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
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Lot 130 |
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1893, Columbians complete, plate proofs on card (230P4-245P4), bright colors, large margins. Fresh and choice set Very Fine.
Scott $2,110
Expertization: $3-$5 each with 2019 graded certificate ($3 graded 95, $4 and $5 graded 90).
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Lot 131 |
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1893, Columbians complete, plate proofs on card (230P4-245P4), complete, generally large margins. F.-V.F.
Scott $2,110
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Lot 132 |
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1893, 4¢ Columbian (233), block of four. Original gum never hinged, well centered and fresh. Very Fine.
Scott $600 as singles
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Lot 133 |
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1893, 6¢ Columbian (235), original gum barely hinged if at all, perfectly centered within huge margins, bright color. A stunning superb Superb mint jumbo margined single, only two others at this grade and none higher. SMQ $950.
Scott $55
Expertization: with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98J.
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Lot 134 |
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1893, 8¢ Columbian (236), original gum never hinged, choice centering, post office fresh. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $350.
Scott $140
Expertization: with 2018 PSE Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 135 |
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1893, 8¢ Columbian (236), bottom part imprint and plate no. 132 plate block of four. Original gum never hinged, gorgeous color beautifully centered. Very Fine to Extremely Fine, choice position block.
Scott $560 + as singles
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Lot 136 |
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1893, 10¢ Columbian (237), upper left corner margin single, original gum never hinged, choice centering. Negligible selvage bends. Fresh Extremely Fine.
Scott $265
Expertization: with 1997 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 137 |
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1893, 10¢ Columbian (237), original gum never hinged, excellent centering, rich color. Fresh Extremely Fine. SSV $375 (SMQ $425).
Scott $265
Expertization: with 2016 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 85.
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Lot 138 |
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1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered within wide margins, exceptionally fresh. Extremely Fine. SSV $850 (SMQ $875).
Scott $700
Expertization: with 2022 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 85.
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Lot 139 |
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1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), original gum very lightly hinged, beautifully centered, fresh intense shade. Extremely Fine, lovely stamp. SSV $700 (SMQ $675).
Scott $250
Expertization: with 2022 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 95.
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Lot 140 |
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1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), vertical pair. Original gum never hinged, post office fresh. F.-V.F.
Scott $1,400
Expertization: with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate for block.
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Lot 141 |
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1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), original gum never hinged, flawless centering within large margins, rich color on bright paper. Extremely Fine, a choice gem.
Scott $675
Expertization: with photocopy of 1997 P.F. certificate for block of four.
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Lot 142 |
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1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), original gum never hinged, choice centering, bright color. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $675
Expertization: with 1992 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 143 |
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1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), original gum never hinged, choice centering, pristine color and paper. Extremely Fine, definitel deserves a higher grade in our opinion. SSV $675 (SMQ $1,000).
Scott $675
Expertization: with 2019 PSAG certificate graded 80.
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Lot 144 |
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1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), original gum never hinged, rich color. Fresh Very Fine. SMQ $1,500.
Scott $1,400
Expertization: with 2020 P.S.E. certificate graded VF 80, long perf at lower left corner removed.
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Lot 145 |
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1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), original gum never hinged, very well centered, stunning rich color. Couple unnoticeable natural inclusions. Very Fine.
Scott $1,400
Expertization: with 1996 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 146 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), original gum never hinged, well centered, exquisite color. Fresh and choice Very Fine.
Scott $3,400
Expertization: with 1993 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 147 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), original gum never hinged post office fresh with bright color. Very Fine, handsome.
Scott $3,400
Expertization: with 1994 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 148 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), lovely color, well centered. Neat cork cancel. Fresh Very Fine to Extremely Fine. SSV $675 (SMQ $775).
Scott $525
Expertization: with 2024 P.S.A.G. certificate graded
85.
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Lot 149 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), bright and fresh. Neat town postmark. F.-V.F., pretty stamp.
Scott $525
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Lot 150 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), exceptionally well centered, bright color and paper. Light duplex cancel. Microscopic surface abrasion (absolutely invisible to unaided eye). Choice Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $525
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Lot 151 |
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1893, $2 Columbian (242), original gum lightly hinged, beautifully centered, prooflike color on bright paper. Very Fine to Extremely Fine, lovely stamp.
Scott $1,100
Expertization: with 1981 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 152 |
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1893, $2 Columbian (242), original gum lightly hinged, fresh color. F.-V.F.
Scott $1,100
Expertization: with 2022 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 75.
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Lot 153 |
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1893, $2 Columbian (242), unused without gum, choice centering, brilliant color and paper. Barely noticeable tiny natural inclusion at right. Fresh Extremely Fine, beautiful stamp.
Scott $550
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Lot 154 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243), slightly disturbed original gum, attractive centering, bright color. Very Fine.
Scott $1,500
Expertization: with 2005 P.S.E. certificate graded VF 80 disturbed O.G.
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Lot 155 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243), original gum, very well centered, bright color. Trivial tiny thin. Handsome Very Fine appearance.
Scott $1,500
Expertization: with 2010 P.S.A.G. certificate.
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Lot 156 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243), unused without gum, attractive centering, bright and fresh. Trivial unnoticeable margin crease. F.-V.F.
Scott $750
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Lot 157 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243), outstanding centering, rich color. Beautiful strike "Washington D.C." double oval registry cancel. Extremely Fine, a used gem. SSV $1,200 (SMQ $1,250).
Scott $775
Expertization: with 2025 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 158 |
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1893, $4 Columbian (244), original gum a bit disturbed, quite well centered, gorgeous color, fresh paper. Single nibbed perf at left. Very Fine, most attractive.
Scott $2,100
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Lot 159 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), original gum lightly hinged, attractive centering, bright color and paper, sharp impression. F.-V.F.
Scott $2,400
Expertization: with 1992 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 160 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), original gum disturbed from hinge removal, outstanding centering, rich color. Tiny thin gummed over. Choice Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $2,500
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Lot 161 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), unused, skillfully regummed, excellent centering, rich color. Very Fine.
Scott $1,250
Expertization: with 2022 P.S.E. certificate graded VF 80.
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Lot 162 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), disturbed original gum, well centered within large margins, intense shade. Very Fine.
Scott $2,500
Expertization: with 2016 P.S.A.G. certificate.
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Lot 163 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), outstanding centering, exceptionally fresh color and paper. Completely unobtrusive face-free cancel. An Extremely Fine gem. SSV $6,500 (SMQ $8,000).
Scott $1,250
Expertization: with 2017 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 95.
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Lot 164 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), beautifully centered within oversized margins, brilliant deep color. Town postmark. Extremely Fine, an especially choice and handsome used example of the $5 Columbian. SSV $6,500 (SMQ $8,000).
Scott $1,200
Expertization: with 2008 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95 XQ.
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Lot 165 |
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1893, $5 Columbian (245), nicely centered, rich color. Double oval registry cancels. F.-V.F.
Scott $1,250
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