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Sale 1209 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 22-23 October, 2019
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1182
1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H., rich color on brilliant paper, gorgeous centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,150.00), only five grade higher (all at 98J)
32
1,400
1183
2c-$4.00 Columbian (231-236, 238-241, 244). 2c thru 8c Mint N.H. (with extra 2c showing Broken Hat), 15c thru $1.00 original gum, $4.00 regummed, attractive centering and margins throughout, overall Fine-Very Fine, two P.F. certificates accompany
3,593
850
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3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, almost mathematically perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00)
135
2,700
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5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H. with right selvage, rich color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $450.00)
140
375
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6c Columbian (235). Bottom imprint, plate no. 104 and letter "Z" block of eight, original gum, h.r., bright color, unusually choice centering throughout, few perf separations between left pair, slightly toned perf at top, otherwise Extremely Fine
1,800
400
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10c Columbian (237). Mint N.H., crisp impression, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $350.00)
250
450
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Original gum, wide margins, natural straw fiber inclusion is visible on back but barely detectible on front, fresh and Very Fine
1,050
325
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$3.00 Columbian (243). Disturbed original gum, rich color, intense impression, outstanding centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2019 P.S.E. certificate (DOG, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,800.00).
1,500
0
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$3.00 Columbian (243). Disturbed original gum, well-centered with balanced margins, Very Fine and choice
1,350
550
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$3.00 Olive Green, Columbian (243a). Unused (regummed), outstanding centering and margins, fresh color, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (RG, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,550.00), also accompanied by 5c Columbian (234) also regummed and graded 95
1,350
1,400
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Original gum, minor h.r., brilliant color on fresh paper, Very Fine and choice, with 1984 P.F. certificate
2,000
2,000
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Radiant color, neat strike of "Lynn, Mass. Paid" handstamp, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice
950
650
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, intense shade and impression, well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1974 P.F. and 2019 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,750.00). The highest grade awarded is a 98.
2,300
6,250
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