Sale 904 — Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Saturday, 10 December, 2005
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue
1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, post-office fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
2c Columbian (231). Mint N.H. with top right corner sheet selvage, detailed impression, huge margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp
2c Columbian, Broken Hat (231 var). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression clearly showing the variety, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1991 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
2c Columbian (231). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
2c Columbian (231). Mint N.H. with part imprint at left, detailed impression, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.S.E. certificate
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, post-office fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H. with letter "L" at bottom, rich color and detailed impression, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate
4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., beautifully centered with wide even margins, dark shade, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 1999 P.F. certificate
4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., rich color, wide margins, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H. with selvage at right, intense shade on bright paper, extra wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90)
6c Columbian (235). Mint N.H., pretty shade, wide margins (particularly at sides), Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 -- we feel this should grade 90)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., rich color, Jumbo margins at sides, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo)
10c Columbian (237). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, almost perfectly centered, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
10c Columbian (237). Mint N.H., crisp impression showing all of the detailed engraving, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85)
15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., deep rich color, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, an attractive stamp, with 1989 and 2003 P.F. certificates and with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., intense color and proof-like impression, wide and balanced margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN.
With 1997 and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2005 P.F. certificate
$1.00 Columbian (241). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, choice centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE. A WONDERFUL STAMP.
With 1988 and 2002 P.F. certificates and with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 -- in our opinion, this flawless stamp has perfectly-balanced wide margins and meets every qualification for a grade of XF-Superb 95)
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color, choice centering with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1977 and 1981 P.F. certificates and 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
$2.00 Columbian (242). Original gum, lightly hinged, detailed impression with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN.
With 1992 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90)
$3.00 Columbian (243). Mint N.H., bright color, unusually choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1992 and 2002 P.F. certificates and with 2004 P.S.E. certificate giving this stamp an inexplicably weak grade of VF 80 -- we feel strongly this is a solid XF 90 based on centering alone, adding nothing for its freshness
$3.00 Olive Green Columbian (243a). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color in the true Olive Green shade, almost perfectly centered with wide top and bottom marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE IN THE OLIVE GREEN SHADE.
With 1983 P.F. certificate and with 2002 and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo -- in our opinion, this is a straightforward 95, not a 90 Jumbo)
$4.00 Columbian (244). Original gum, single hinge mark, deep rich color, well-proportioned margins, tiny natural inclusion at bottom rightEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $4.00 COLUMBAN ISSUE.
With 1991 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
$4.00 Columbian (244). Deep rich color, clear strike of "New York Jan. 19, 1894" cancel, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE $4.00 COLUMBIAN.
With 2005 P.F. certificate
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1994 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, lightly hinged once, almost perfectly centered with extra wide margins, crisp shade and impression on bright paper##EXTREMELY FINE. A MAGNIFICENT LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN.## With 2000 P.F. certificate
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, lightly hinged, sharp impression, well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2005 P.F. certificate