Sale 1277 — The Adventurer Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 7-8 March, 2023
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2176
1c-30c Columbian (230/239). Nine stamps, including two each of 1c, 2c (one is the Broken Hat) and 4c, most are Mint N.H. except for one 1c, also the 6c may be brushed and the 30c is not hinged but with small gum adherence (counted as hinged), well-centered including a couple with extra wide margins, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, eight old P.F. or A.P.S. certificates accompany, Scott value approximately
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850
325
2177
5c Chocolate, Columbian (234). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and outstanding centering, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1977 P.F. and 2023 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,600.00)
150
1,400
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8c Magenta, Columbian (236). Mint N.H., bright color, nicely balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1976 A.P.S. certificate
140
200
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10c Black Brown, Columbian (237). Mint N.H., choice balanced margins, intense shade, Extremely Fine, with 1978 P.F. certificate
265
375
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15c Dark Green, Columbian (238). Mint N.H., bright color, wide and well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1980 P.F. certificate
600
400
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30c Orange Brown, Columbian (239). Mint N.H., brilliant color, choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine, with 1998 (for pair) and 2007 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
675
750
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50c Slate Blue, Columbian (240). Mint N.H., intense shade, attractive centering and margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1976 P.F. certificate
1,400
1,200
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$1.00 Salmon, Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color and well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2000 P.F. certificate
1,000
800
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$2.00 Brown Red, Columbian (242). Original gum, bright color, well-centered but we believe reperfed at bottom, Very Fine appearance, with clear 1985 P.F. certificate
1,100
600
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$3.00 Olive Green, Columbian (243a). Original gum, deep rich color, outstanding centering and marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN IN THE OLIVE GREEN SHADE.
With 1978 P.F. certificate
1,400
2,000
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$4.00 Pale Aniline Rose, Columbian (244a var). Original gum, gorgeous pastel color in this distinct shade, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL WIDE-MARGINED ORIGINAL-GUM $4.00 COLUMBIAN IN THE PALE ANILINE ROSE SHADE.
With 1992 P.F. certificate
2,000
2,300
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$5.00 Black, Columbian (245). Original gum, barely hinged, intense shade on bright paper, wide marginsFRESH AND VERY FINE LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1988 P.F. certificate
2,400
1,900
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