Lot 2086
1893, $5 Columbian (245), fine to very fine centering, tied on piece by a bold strike of "Worlds Fair St. Chicago, Ill. Nov 7, 1893" exposition duplex handstamp (Bomar C93-02); stamp lifted to confirm no faults, Very Fine. Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
THE ONLY RECORDED $5 COLUMBIAN USAGE WITH THE EXPOSITION HANDSTAMP.
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
There are two recorded $5 Columbian covers with exposition machine cancels and none with the exposition duplex handstamp.
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Realized $4,250 |