Sale 914 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday, 19 June, 2006
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
946
P
1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (230P4-245P4). Large margins, rich colors, small stains on back, Very Fine appearing set
1,435
625
947
P
1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (230P4-245P4). Full to large margins, fresh set except four values with light color "bleed" on their backs (does not show on fronts), otherwise Very Fine
1,435
800
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1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, almost perfectly centered, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
50
325
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1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H., beautiful margins and centering, fresh, deep color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
50
210
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1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H. top imprint, plate no. 149 and letter "M M" block of eight, bright color, Very Fine and choice
975
2,600
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1c Columbian (230). Bottom "MM", imprint and plate no. 152 block of eight, light reinforcement partially on one column, otherwise stamps Mint N.H., Fine
650
250
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FC
1c-2c Columbian (230-231). One 1c and five 2c, each with bold strike of Mask fancy cancels, incl. Devil's Mask, negative Skull, negative Skull and Crossbones, each different, stamps with few faults to be expected, Very Fine strikes, four ex Takahashi, four with certificates
E. 200-300
500
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2c Columbian (231). Mint N.H., rich color, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
47
135
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2c Columbian (231). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering, fresh and Extremely Fine
47
85
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1c Columbian, Broken Hat and Major Double Transfer (230 vars.). Mint N.H., both well-centered especially the Broken Hat, the double transfer is confined to the top inscription and label and is very easy to see with the naked eye, Very Fine, nice lot for the specialist
197
450
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2c Columbian, "Broken Hat" (231 var). Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered, fresh color, Very Fine and choice, with 1990 P.F. certificate
150
150
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2c Columbian (231). Top imprint, plate no. and "N N" strip of four, left stamp small adherence, others Mint N.H., rich color, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles
163
450
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3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H. with bottom left corner selvage, deep rich color and proof-like impression, fresh and Extremely Fine
135
115
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3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide and balanced margins, small natural inclusion at bottom right, Extremely Fine Gem
135
120
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3c Columbian (232). Original gum, never hinged but slight natural disturbance, sharp proof-like impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine
60
60
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3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
135
325
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964
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., intense shade, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice
135
115
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3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression, Very Fine and choice
135
90
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968
3c Columbian (232). Eleven, few Mint N.H., few with tiny imperfections, overall Fine-Very Fine
660
325
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3c Columbian (232). Block of four, left stamps Mint N.H., right stamps lightly hinged, rich color, Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
390
210
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3c Columbian (232). Block of four, three Mint N.H., other lightly hinged, Fine-Very Fine
465
180
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3c Columbian (232). Block of eight, right stamps lightly hinged, other six stamps Mint N.H., rich color, few small natural inclusions, Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
930
450
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4c Columbian (233). Slightly disturbed original gum, radiant color, huge margins, Extremely Fine
87
50
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5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., gorgeous wide margins and almost perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Jumbo, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo)
220
750
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5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., bright color, detailed impression, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1978 P.F. certificate
220
280
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5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H. part left imprint margin single, fresh and bright, Very Fine, with photocopy of 2005 P.F. certificate for vertical pair with left imprint margin
220
160
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5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H. with part left imprint margin, choice margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2005 P.F. certificate for vertical pair with left imprint
220
325
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6c Columbian (235). Mint N.H., wonderfully fresh and almost perfectly centered, unusually dark color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.S.E. certificate
195
240
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6c Columbian (235). Mint N.H., pretty pastel color, choice centering, tiny natural inclusion, Extremely Fine
195
0
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6c Columbian (235). Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate
195
0
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980
6c Columbian (235). Mint N.H. block of nine, pretty pastel color, Fine, Scott Retail as singles
1,755
0
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8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered, fresh, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
175
375
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8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, Very Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate
175
200
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8c Columbian (236). Original gum, barest trace of hinging at bottom, brilliant color on bright paper, Extremely Fine
80
125
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10c Columbian (237). Mint N.H., essentially perfectly centered, beautiful color and impression, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
325
850
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10c Columbian (237). Mint N.H., detailed impression, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
325
900
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10c Columbian (237). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
325
800
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10c Columbian (237). Mint N.H., bright shade and detailed impression, almost perfectly centered, fresh and Extremely Fine
325
700
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10c Columbian (237). Mint N.H., intense shade, Very Fine and choice, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate
325
375
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10c Columbian (237). Mint N.H., attractively centered, deep shade, Very Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate
325
350
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10c Columbian (237). Mint N.H., choice intense gray black color, fresh, Very Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate as "black brown"
325
300
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S
15c Columbian, "Specimen" Ovpt., Ty. E (238S-E). Unused (regummed), tiny tear at top left, otherwise Very Fine, scarce
400
100
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15c Columbian (238). Original gum, barely hinged, intense color on bright paper, Extremely Fine
240
230
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15c Columbian (238). Original gum, lightly hinged, almost perfectly centered, deep rich color, Extremely Fine
240
220
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30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., bright color, wide margins, Very Fine and choice
750
850
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996
30c Columbian (239). Bottom imprint, "N" and plate no. 59 strip of four, fresh color, left pair Mint N.H., hinge reinforcement in selvage between third and fourth stamps barely touching stamps at bottom, right pair natural inclusions, otherwise Very Fine
2,100
1,150
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30c Columbian (239). Block of four, light circular datestamps, rich color, reinforced separation at left, Fine-Very Fine, scarce and desirable so neatly cancelled
600
425
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged (appears Mint N.H.), fresh and Very Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
600
525
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, minor h.r., dark color, Very Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80)
600
425
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, deep rich color on bright paper, Very Fine, with 1977 P.F. certificate
600
475
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, Very Fine, with copy of 1985 P.F. certificate for block of four
600
425
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, small h.r., rich color, choice centering, small thin spot at top from hinge removal, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2000 P.S.E. certificate
600
400
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50c Columbian (240). Enormous margins, deep rich color, oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem
180
1,050
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, wonderfully well-centered with deep fiery color, thin spot, Extremely Fine appearance
1,200
0
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Barely disturbed original gum, fresh and nicely centered, Very Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate
1,200
600
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally well-centered, rich color, tiny trivial corner perf crease at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine and choice
1,200
900
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Somewhat disturbed original gum, small thin spot, Very Fine appearance
1,200
325
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Large part disturbed original gum, h.r., defective perfs all along top, Fine centering
1,200
210
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Unused (no gum), fresh color, nibbed perfs at right, otherwise Fine
625
200
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Bright color, virtually perfect centering with balanced margins all around, neat target cancel, Extremely Fine, Ebel backstamp
625
1,150
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice bright color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
1,250
1,250
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Original gum, bright color, wide margins, light natural gum wrinkle at bottom, Very Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate
1,250
1,000
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Original gum, lightly hinged, detailed impression, tiny natural inclusion at bottom, light natural gum bend not mentioned on accompanying certificate, tiny natural translucency at bottom, appears Very Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate
1,250
575
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, attractively centered, Very Fine
1,250
650
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Original gum, h.r., well-centered, light vertical crease, Very Fine appearance
1,250
350
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1017
$2.00 Columbian (242). Original gum, h.r., rich color, minor thin spot, Fine appearance
1,250
300
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Glazed original gum over faults and overall light staining, Fine centering
1,250
260
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Original gum, h.r., natural s.e. at top, rich color, small thin spot, Fine appearance
1,250
210
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Original gum, multiple h.r., wide margins, small corner crease, minor thins, Extremely Fine centering
1,250
270
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Almost perfectly centered with wide margins, deep rich colors, well-struck New York circular datestamp, tiny corner perf tip thin at top left not mentioned on accompanying certificate, appears Extremely Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate
600
1,800
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$3.00 Columbian (243). Slightly disturbed original gum from hinge removal, deep rich color, essentially perfectly centered EXTREMELY FINE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN WITH ORIGINAL GUM.
This stamp is noteworthy for its depth of color and choice centering.
1,900
2,800
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$3.00 Columbian (243). Large part original gum, fresh, intense color and choice margins, couple tiny thin spots,Very Fine appearance
1,900
675
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$3.00 Columbian (243). Original gum, couple tiny thin spots and reperfed at top, Fine appearance
1,900
550
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$3.00 Columbian (243). Original gum, small h.r., exceptionally fresh with deep rich color, Fine and very attractive
1,900
850
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$3.00 Columbian (243). Part original gum, rich color, minor thin spots, Fine appearance
1,900
450
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1028
$3.00 Columbian (243). Unused (regummed), thin spots, minute picked-out inclusion on reverse, Fine appearance
1,000
425
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$3.00 Columbian (243). Unused (no gum), deep rich color, crease and a few tiny scuffs, otherwise Fine
1,000
425
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$3.00 Columbian (243). Rich color and detailed impression, faintly cancelled at top left, Very Fine
1,000
950
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Original gum, rich color, fresh and Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate
2,600
1,600
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$4.00 Rose Carmine, Columbian (244a). Original gum, wonderfully fresh with marvelous bright color, Very Fine
2,600
1,600
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Original gum, rich color, choice centering, few small thin spots, appears Very Fine, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate
2,600
900
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Original gum, h.r., nicely centered, thin spots and a couple wrinkles, otherwise Very Fine appearance
2,600
575
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Original gum, h.r., deep rich color, couple minor thin spots, Very Fine appearance
2,600
750
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Disturbed original gum, some slight overall toning, otherwise Fine, with 1979 P.F. certificate
2,600
800
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$4.00 Rose Carmine, Columbian (244a). Small part original gum, tiny paper and small h.r., small thin spots, Fine appearance
2,600
625
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$4.00 Rose Carmine, Columbian (244a). Slightly disturbed original gum, small faults, Fine appearance
2,600
650
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Large part original gum, reperfed at top, pencil number on reverse, Fine centering
2,600
575
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Unused (no gum), beautiful margins and wonderfully deep rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate
1,300
900
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Unused (no gum), rich color, small crease and trivial pinpoint flaw, Fine appearance
1,300
525
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Brilliant color, neat strike of 1894 circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, with 1996 P.F. certificate
1,300
900
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Choice margins and well-centered, bright color, neat double oval cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1988 P.F. certificate
1,300
0
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, fresh, intense color, unusually well-centered, Very Fine
3,000
2,500
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, small h.r., virtually perfect centering, wide margins, fresh and bright paper, single blind perf and tiny thin speck, otherwise Extremely Fine, a magnificent appearing $5.00 Columbian from an old-time collection
3,000
3,750
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Redistributed original gum, choice centering, small thin spots, small facial scuff, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate
3,000
800
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, h.r., minor thin spot at bottom, margin nick at top, Fine centering
3,000
600
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, intense shade, light creases and reperfed at top, about Fine appearance
3,000
650
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Unused (no gum), slight toning top right corner, otherwise Fine
1,500
500
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Almost perfectly centered, sharp proof-like impression, bold strike of oval registry cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLEOF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2001 P.F. certificate
1,500
1,700
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Double oval registry cancel, small thin at top, Fine appearance, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate
1,500
575
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