Sale 1162 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 25-26 July, 2017
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
317
1c-30c Columbian (230-239). 1c-2c and 4c Mint N.H., most of the others lightly hinged (5c and 15c slightly disturbed gum), choice margins and centering throughout including 1c-2c graded Mint N.H. XF 90 and 8c graded OGph XF 90, Very Fine-Extremely Fine short set, five P.F. or P.S.E. certificates accompany (plus one Weiss certificate)
995
425
318
2c Columbian (231). Mint N.H., remarkably detailed impression, gorgeous centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Dr. Killien, with 1998 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $300.00), we think this might get a higher grade today (it certainly deserves it)
35
375
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3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $325.00)
105
275
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4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., deep rich color wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $850.00)
160
425
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5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., lovely centering, strong color and detailed impression, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $500.00)
160
275
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8c Columbian (236). Bottom imprint, plate no. 131 and letter "I I" block of eight, original gum, slightest trace of disturbance on gum of position 2 causes lightly hinged designation, otherwise Mint N.H., bright color, Fine
1,550
650
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15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., excellent centering, strong color and impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. certificate
675
1,100
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15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., well-centered, deep rich color, small natural inclusion on back is not visible on an album page, Very Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate
675
300
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15c Columbian (238). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $950.00), only six have graded higher and one other shares this grade
225
1,300
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30c Columbian (239). Top imprint, plate no. 59 and letter "N" strip of four, original gum, couple h.r., bright color, tiny thin spot in selvage above plate no., few minor perf separations in middle selvage, Fine and attractive plate strip
1,550
225
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, deep shade and detailed impression, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.F. certificate (XF 90 XQ)
500
400
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, lovely margins and centering, dark color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $725.00)
500
400
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50c Columbian (240). Rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, unobtrusive strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00), only three have graded higher (two at 95J and one at 98)
200
750
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, rich color, beautifully centered, Extremely Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate
1,100
1,300
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, bright color, well-centered with nicely balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1983 and 2008 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
1,100
850
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Partly disturbed original gum, choice centering, couple tiny thins, Very Fine appearance, with 2017 P.F. certificate
1,100
210
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color on bright paper, fresh and Very Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate
1,100
600
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, outstanding color on fresh paper, Very Fine
1,100
425
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep shade and proof-like impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1988 and 2013 P.F. certificates (XF 90 XQ), the "XQ" denotes "extraordinary quality"
1,150
2,600
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Slightly disturbed original gum, wide margins, rich color, Very Fine, with 1982 P.F. certificate as "o.g."
1,150
550
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$3.00 Olive Green, Columbian (243a). Original gum, single hinge mark, wide margins, attractive centering, Very Fine, with 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate
1,500
1,100
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340
$3.00 Olive Green, Columbian (243a). Original gum, deep color in the Olive Green shade, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate
1,500
750
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright shade, well-centered, Very Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate for block
2,000
1,900
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343
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, very lightly hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
Ex Dr. Killien and Merlin. With 1988 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ 9,000.00). Only three have graded higher (all 98)
2,400
9,000
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, lightly hinged, detailed impression, nice margins and centeringVERY FINE LIGHTLY-HINGED $5.00 COLUMBIAN.
With 1997 P.F. certificate
2,400
2,200
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, lightly hinged, strong shade, sharp impression on bright paper, reperfed at top, Very Fine appearance
2,400
750
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Block of four, original gum, intense shade, bottom right stamp small natural inclusionFINE-VERY FINE BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2013 P.S.E. certificate
12,000
6,000
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