Sale 1254 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 6-7 April, 2022
Category — Columbian Issue
1c-15c Columbian (230-238). Including additional 2c with Broken Hat, Mint N.H. except 10c regummed and 15c lightly hinged, 6c with bottom right corner selvage, 6c natural gum crease, Very Fine group
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1c Deep Blue, Columbian (230). Detailed impression on bright paper, centrally struck target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $450.00), only six grade higher and four others share this grade
5c Chocolate, Columbian (234). Mint N.H., sharp impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate (95 ogNH)
5c Chocolate, Columbian (234). Mint N.H., wide margins and excellent centering, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate (95 ogNH)
6c Purple, Columbian (235). Block of four with left imprint selvage, bottom stamps Mint N.H., pretty color, attractive centering, fresh and Very Fine position block, with 2021 P.F. certificate, Scott value as singles without premium for the imprint
15c Dark Green, Columbian (238). Mint N.H., detailed impression on bright paper, Very Fine and choice, P.F. certificate no. 76568 no longer accompanies
15c Dark Green, Columbian (238). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, detailed impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $1,600.00), only one grades higher (at 98J)
10c Black Brown, Columbian (237). Top imprint and plate no. 99 block of six, unused (regummed), small natural inclusion in the selvage at left, Fine, Scott value $3,000.00 for original gum
30c Orange Brown, Columbian (239). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, Very Fine and attractive, with 1997 P.F. certificate
$1.00 Salmon, Columbian (241). Bright color, lightly struck target cancel, top left corner rejoined, appears Extremely Fine, with 1980 and 2021 P.F. certificates, the former as sound
$2.00 Brown Red, Columbian (242). Mint N.H., rich color, three wide margins, Fine and scarce in Mint N.H. condition, with 2021 P.F. certificate
$2.00 Brown Red, Columbian (242). Rich color, neat strike of New York registry oval cancel, Very Fine and choice
$2.00 Brown Red, Columbian (242). Perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, deep rich color on bright paper, neat strike of "New York Jan. 15 2:30 PM 94" circular datestamp, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING USED $2.00 COLUMBIAN IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
The $2.00 is one of the most difficult of all dollar-value Columbians to obtain in such superb condition. With 2012 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $12,500.00).
$3.00 Olive Green, Columbian (243a). Perfectly centered with wide margins, deep shade and sharp proof-like impression on bright fresh paper, "Lynn Mass." oval cancel leaves design clearly visibleEXTREMELY FINE GEM. BEYOND ANY DOUBT, THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE IN EXISTENCE. THIS MAGNIFICENT STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE LOFTY GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO EITHER $3.00 SHADE. A TRULY SPECIAL STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT.
The dollar-value Columbians are rarely found with centering that would qualify for a high numerical grade, but in used condition they are further handicapped by heavy registry cancels, which almost invariably knock points off the final grade. The $3.00 offered here is extraordinary not only for its precise centering and wide margins, but the lightly struck cancel leaves the entire design visible.
Ex Kirke. With 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $10,750.00). This is the highest grade awarded to any used dollar-value Columbian.
$4.00 Crimson Lake, Columbian (244). Redistributed original gum noted only on most recent certificate, we sort of get what they are saying when looking long and hard under cross-lighting, well-centered, rich color, Very Fine, with 1999 P.S.E. and 2021 P.F. certificates
$4.00 Pale Crimson Lake, Columbian (244a). Unused (regummed over shallow thin spot), brilliant color, appears Fine, with 2021 P.F. certificate
$5.00 Black, Columbian (245). Original gum, well-centered, intense shade, Very Fine, with 2021 P.F. certificate