Lot 330
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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