Sale 1000 — Siegel Sale 1000
Sale Date — Wednesday, 8 December, 2010
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (1c-50c)
1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins with beautifully precise centering, rich color and proof-like impression which clearly conveys the engraver's artEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE WHICH HAS ACHIEVED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO FROM P.S.E.
Ex Scarsdale. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,350.00 for 98). Of the 414 Mint N.H. examples of Scott 230 graded by P.S.E., only five other Mint N.H. examples have achieved this lofty grade, with none higher
1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all around, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,350.00), only six have graded higher to date (all 98J) and 21 others share this grade
2c Columbian (231). Mint N.H., showing broken frameline variety which is evident at lower right corner, gorgeous centering, intense color and impression, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, the broken frameline variety is listed but unpriced in Scott in Mint N.H. condition, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,700.00 does not take into consideration the variety)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., superior centering with wide and balanced margins, intense shade and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $600.00 as 95, $2,300.00 as 98)
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 57 block of six, deep rich color and proof-like impression, light natural gum bends, minor wrinkling in bottom left selvage, couple trivial perf separations, still Very Fine and attractive plate block
4c Columbian (233). Bottom imprint, plate no. 16 and letter "D" block of eight, top center pair barely hinged, others Mint N.H., brilliant color, one stamp at top natural inclusion, light vertical crease affects right stamps and not mentioned on accompanying certificate, appears Fine-Very Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., radiant color and proof-like impression on bright paper, perfect centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Ex "Beverly Hills". 1996 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies. P.S.E. encapsulated (Superb 98; SMQ $3,250.00). Only four have graded higher to date out of 248 Mint N.H. stamps in the P.S.E. Population Report.
4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., pretty color on fresh paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,250.00). Only four have graded higher to date
4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., radiant color, crisp impression, unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,000.00 as 95, $3,250.00 as 98)
5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., deep rich color and clear impression, perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT COLUMBIAN, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Ex "Beverly Hills". With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,500.00). Only six have graded higher to date.
5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., phenomenal centering with wide and balanced margins, rich color and detailed impression on crisp paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,500.00). Only six have graded higher to date, a statistic which has not changed in over a year.
6c Columbian (235). Mint N.H., brilliant color on fresh paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00)
6c Columbian (235). Mint N.H., pretty color, well-proportioned margins, long and full peforations all around, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., rich color on remarkably radiant paper, choice centering with Jumbo margins all around, pristine gumEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MINT NEVER-HINGED 8-CENT COLUMBIAN OF GARGANTUAN PROPORTIONS.
Ex Scarsdale. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,000.00 as 95, $5,450.00 as 98)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, rich color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,000.00 as 95, $5,450.00 as 98)
10c Columbian (237). Mint N.H., radiant color which is very eye-catching, perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
The 10c is extremely difficult to find with wide and centered margins. For some reason, it can be found with wide margins at sides but is almost never is seen this way at top and bottom. It is easily the most difficult non-dollar-value to find in such choice condition.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $8,750.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only two others share this grade.
10c Columbian (237). Mint N.H., detailed impression and rich color, perfectly centered with long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $8,750.00). Only three have graded higher to date and only six others share this grade
10c Columbian (237). Bottom imprint and plate no. 102 block of six, original gum, top stamps light glazed spots, bottom stamps Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, few minor perf separations at topVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A BEAUTIFUL PLATE BLOCK OF THE 10-CENT COLUMBIAN.
Scott Retail as hinged plate block
15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., intense color and impression, almost perfectly centered with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,800.00). The P.S.E. Population Report lists only eight in this grade (compared with 22 for the 10c and 35 for the 30c), and only eight in higher grades.
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., radiant color as fresh as the day it was printed on post-office fresh paper, perfectly centered with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- ONLY THREE HAVE GRADED HIGHER TO DATE. A STUNNING STAMP OF GREAT VISUAL APPEAL.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $10,000.00). Only three have graded higher to date (two graded 98J and one graded 100, which realized $100,000 hammer in our Sale 962).
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., choice balanced margins, vivid colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED 30-CENT COLUMBIAN.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,850.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 59 block of six, fantastic color on post-office fresh paper, superior centering throughoutEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. A TRUE CONDITION RARITY.
With 2001 P.S.E. certificate
50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H. with part imprint selvage at bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression, phenomenal centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE IN EXISTENCE. THIS REMARKABLE STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- ONLY TWO HAVE GRADED HIGHER TO DATE AND NO OTHER SHARES THIS GRADE.
With 1999 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $11,000.00 as 95, $44,500.00 as 98). Only two have graded higher to date and none share this desirable grade.
50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H., magnificent centering, wide margins and intense shadeEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MARVELOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $11,000.00). Only three have graded higher to date
50c Columbian (240). Bottom left imprint, letter "S" and plate no. 77 block of ten, original gum that has been slightly disturbed, intense color and intact perforations, some light gum toningA FINE AND ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF A RARE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN PLATE BLOCK OF TEN.
With 2004 P.F. certificate