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$3.00 Yellow Green, Columbian (243). Mint N.H., detailed impression, fresh and Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
$3.00 Yellow Green, Columbian (243). Mint N.H., rich color, detailed impression, choice centering for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT DENOMINATIONS TO OBTAIN IN MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION, AND THIS EXAMPLE HAS BETTER CENTERING THAN MOST.
The $3.00 Columbian is one of the most difficult of the dollar values to obtain in such choice condition. Only 24,713 were issued, which is approximately half the number of the $1.00 and $2.00.
Ex Whitman. With 1992 P.F. certificate
$3.00 Columbian (243). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, well-centered, we believe it is reperfed at bottom but P.S.E. does not agree and it is not mentioned on either accompanying certificate, Very Fine appearance and scarce in Mint N.H. condition, ex "Golden Oak", with 1978 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates as sound (VF 80; SMQ $5,250.00)
$3.00 Columbian (243). Mint N.H., bright color, Very Fine, a scarce stamp in Mint N.H. condition, with 2002 and 2016 P.F. certificates
$3.00 Columbian (243). Mint N.H., bright color, fresh and Fine, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate
$3.00 Columbian (243). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, unusually well-centered with wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL AND SCARCE WELL-CENTERED, MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN.
With 2018 P.S.E. certificate
$3.00 Columbian (243). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impressionFRESH AND FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate
$3.00 Columbian (243). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. THIS FANTASTIC STAMP IS GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND ONE OF ONLY FOUR AMONG BOTH SHADES TO ACHIEVE THIS LOFTY GRADE.
The design for the $3.00 Columbian was taken from a painting by Spanish artist Francisco Jover Casanova (1836-1890) and depicts Columbus describing his third voyage. Another of his paintings was used as the theme for the 8c Columbian.
The $3.00 Columbian is one of the most difficult of the dollar values to obtain in such choice condition. Only 24,713 were issued, which is approximately half the number of the $1.00 and $2.00. The margins are generally narrow on this denomination. The stamp offered here is the exception to the rule. It is beautifully centered, the color and paper are bright and fresh, and the gum is pristine. It is truly one of the finest in existence.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $75,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded by P.S.E. Only one other Scott 243 and two Scott 243a (Olive Green) have equaled this grade, but we have never offered any of the others.
$3.00 Columbian (243). Mint N.H. with left selvage, intense shade and rich color, extra wide margins and well-centeredEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2020 P.S.E. certificate
$3.00 Columbian (243). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-centered with wide marginsVERY FINE. A FRESH AND DESIRABLE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN.
With 2020 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $5,250.00)