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3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., intense shade and detailed impression, mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations all around
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT COLUMBIAN. THIS UNBELIEVABLE STAMP IS GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE AND IT IS SHARED BY ONLY ONE OTHER.
Ex Merlin. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $4,850.00 as 100). This is the highest grade possible and only one other shares this grade. Only four denominations (2c, 3c, 4c and 8c) and a total of five stamps for the entire Columbian issue have achieved this perfect grade. Three of the four denominations are offered in this sale on behalf of Dr. Scott Newman.
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., intense shade and detailed impression, mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations all around
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT COLUMBIAN WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,100.00 as 98). This is the highest grade possible and only one other shares this grade. Only four denominations (2c, 3c, 4c and 8c) and a total of five stamps for the entire Columbian issue have achieved this perfect grade.
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., wonderful depth of color and detailed impression, wide margins and essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,875.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H. with "No. 57" bottom plate number selvage, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 2001 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on post-office fresh paper, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00).
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., beautifully centered, exceedingly fresh, gorgeous deep color on bright paper, long and full perforations, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., beautifully centered, exceedingly fresh, gorgeous rich color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with wide margins, intense shade and impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., beautiful margins and precise centering, pristine color and post-office fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,100.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., beautiful margins and precise centering, pristine color and post-office fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,300.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., balanced margins, beautiful color on bright paper, crisp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,300.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., remarkably detailed impression, gorgeous centering, long and full perfs all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,300.00), only four have graded higher to date (21 share this grade)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright white paper, beautifully centered with extra wide margins
EXTREMELY 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 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,650.00). Only three have graded higher to date (all 98J) and only 14 others share this grade. We have only offered two of these in our previous auctions.
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, beautifully centered with wide and balanced margins, bright paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE. A STAMP WITH STUNNING VISUAL APPEAL, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,650.00). Only three have graded higher to date (all 98J) and only 14 others share this grade. We have only offered two of these in our previous auctions.
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, beautifully centered with extra wide margins that show off the brightness of the paper to great effect
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE. A STAMP WITH STUNNING VISUAL APPEAL, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $6,300.00). Only three have graded higher to date (all 98J) and only 13 others share this grade. We have only offered one other in this grade, in the Scarsdale collection.
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, beautifully centered with extra wide margins that show off the brightness of the paper to great effect
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE. A STAMP WITH STUNNING VISUAL APPEAL.
With 2000 P.F. certificate. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,250.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H. with bottom part imprint selvage, deep rich color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 1997 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $900.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., unusually deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, Jumbo margins, small natural gum skips, still Extremely Fine Gem quality, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $475.00 as 95, $2,000.00 as 98)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., post-office fresh color on bright white paper, Jumbo margins and precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $625.00 as 95, $2,500.00 as 98)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., incredible Jumbo margins and precise centering, vibrant color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 and 2010 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo), with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $625.00 for 95, $2,500.00 for 98)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., superior centering with wide and balanced margins, intense shade and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $600.00 as 95, $2,300.00 as 98)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., incredible Jumbo margins and perfectly centered, vibrant color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $625.00 for 95, $2,300.00 as 98)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., unusually deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,500.00 as 95, $6,300.00 as 98)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., unusually deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, Jumbo margins, small natural gum skips, still Extremely Fine Gem quality, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,500.00 as 95, $5,800.00 as 98)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $525.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $550.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H. with part imprint at left, deep rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $625.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., beautiful margins and almost perfectly centered, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $625.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., essentially perfectly centered with full perforations all around, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $625.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., essentially perfectly centered with full perforations, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $530.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $880.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., nearly perfect centering, magnificent color and sharp impression on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,350.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,500.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H. with part imprint at left, deep rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,450.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, P.S.E. Encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,450.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H. with bottom left corner selvage, extraordinarily wide margins, beautiful color and a sharp detailed impression on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, a stamp with great eye appeal, 1984 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $325.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., fabulous Jumbo margins with phenomenal centering, bright and crisp, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $420.00 as 90, $1,450.00 as 95)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H. with selvage at left, intense shade and impression, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $420.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., choice margins and beautifully centered, deep rich color and wonderful impression, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $420.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H. with selvage at left, intense shade, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $240.00)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide and balanced margins, small natural inclusion at bottom right which must be the reason for the VF 80 grade, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $150.00)