Sale 1163 — The Clipper City Collection of Superb U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 19 September, 2017
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)
2c Columbian (231). Mint N.H., rich color, proof-like impression, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,950.00), of more than 375 Mint N.H. 2c Columbian stamps submitted to P.S.E. for grading, only three have graded higher
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).
4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on crisp paper, unusually choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
Ex "Hanover". With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,500.00). Only four have graded higher.
5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., intense shade and detailed impression, perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT COLUMBIAN, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 1995 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $3,000.00). Only seven have graded higher
6c Columbian (235). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression, essentially perfect centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT COLUMBIAN, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,350.00). Only two have graded higher and only five others share this grade.
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., choice centering with Jumbo margins, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1990 P.F. and 2013 P.S.A.G. certificates (95J)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., intense color and impression, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,650.00).
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, with bottom part imprint selvage, deep rich color, Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB JUMBO-MARGINED LIGHTLY HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,150.00)
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $1,600.00), this is a very high 90 and we feel this could easily have achieved a 95 grade
$2.00 Columbian (242). Mint N.H., deep rich color, crisp impression, well-centered with wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2001 P.F., 2001 and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $6,500.00)
$3.00 Olive Green, Columbian (243a). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE IN THE OLIVE GREEN SHADE.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,800.00). Only six have graded higher
$4.00 Columbian (244). Original gum, single small hinge mark, radiant color, choice centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN UNUSUALLY WIDE-MARGINED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $4.00 COLUMBIAN.
With 2016 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $5,000.00).
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, intense shade and impression, well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2016 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $4,500.00)