Sale 1044 — United States Essays, Proofs and Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2013
Category — 1890-93 Issue and Columbian Issue (Scott 219-245)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
176
1c Dull Blue, 2c Carmine (219, 220). Mint N.H., both with fresh colors and well-centered, the 2c particularly so, 1c Very Fine and choice and with 1996 P.F. certificate, 2c Extremely Fine and with 1991 P.S.E. certificate
125
250
177
2c Lake (219D). Mint N.H., deep rich color, balanced margins, Very Fine and choice
600
450
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3c Purple (221). Mint N.H., wide margins and wonderfully well-centered, bright fresh color, Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate
200
400
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4c Dark Brown (222). Mint N.H., wonderful depth of color on crisp paper, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate (showing selvage at top)
275
550
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5c Chocolate (223). Mint N.H., deep rich color on post-office fresh paper, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate
220
300
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6c Brown Red (224). Mint N.H., vibrant color, choice balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate
200
325
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8c Lilac (225). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins, fresh and crisp, Extremely Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate (showing selvage at top)
150
450
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10c Green (226). Mint N.H., choice centering with balanced margins, rich colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1890 ISSUE.
With 1995 P.F. certificate for block
525
925
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15c Indigo (227). Incredible depth of color on bright paper, Jumbo margins at sides and wide at top and bottom, well-centered, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 1998 P.F. certificate
675
850
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30c Black (228). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins and essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 1996 P.F. certificate
350
475
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90c Orange (229). Original gum, barest trace of hinging in bottom corner, vibrant color on crisp paper, wide to huge margins, Extremely Fine, a striking stamp rarely seen with these dimensions, with 1994 and 2004 P.F. certificates
475
850
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1c-8c Columbian (230-232, 234-236). 2c and 3c Mint N.H., others barest trace of hinging, several appear Mint N.H. at a glance, wide margins and well-centered, Very Fine and choice-Extremely Fine, four P.F. certificates accompany incl. "original gum genuine" (meaning Mint N.H.) for 3c, 6c (for block) and 8c
324
450
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4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., outstanding centering with wide margins, pretty shade on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1992 P.F. certificate
165
250
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10c Columbian (237). Mint N.H. with crackly white gum, vertical line of stray printer's ink on back, brilliant bright paper and detailed impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with copy of 1990 P.F. certificate for pair
300
400
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15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., wide nicely balanced margins, rich color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,350.00)
700
1,100
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30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., vibrant color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate
750
500
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide and well-proportioned margins, intense shade, Very Fine and choice, with 1989 P.F. certificate
500
425
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, radiant color, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1981 and 2013 P.F. certificates
1,100
550
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1986 P.F. certificate
1,150
1,700
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$3.00 Olive Green, Columbian (243a). Barely disturbed original gum, well-centered, deep color in the Olive Green sub-shade, Very Fine and choice, with 1992 P.F. certificate for block of four, this the lower right stamp
1,600
1,100
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Original gum, lightly hinged, vivid color on fresh paper, near perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $4.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1986 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,300.00)
2,100
4,500
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, single hinge mark at top, uncommonly wide margins all around, essentially Jumbo proportions and well-centered, intense shadeEXTREMELY FINE. AMONG THE WIDEST-MARGINED EXAMPLES OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN WE HAVE SEEN. A HUGE AND STRIKING STAMP.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate
2,500
3,500
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, lightly hinged, extra wide margins, bright shade, Very Fine and choice, with 1985 P.F. certificate
2,500
2,000
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