Sale 937 — 2007 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 16 June, 2007
Category — Columbian Issue
4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, brilliant color and crisp impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT COLUMBIAN, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $6,950.00). Only twelve examples of this popular issue have achieved this lofty grade, and only one has graded higher.
5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H. with selvage and letter "B" at bottom, bright color, beautiful centering with well-proportioned margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT COLUMBIAN.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,350.00)
10c Columbian (237). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, beautiful centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2000 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,500.00)
30c Black, Trial Color Plate Proof on Card (239TC4). Top right corner imprint, plate no. 59 and letter "N" block of ten, large margins, intense shade and impression, vertical crease at leftVERY FINE APEARANCE. A RARE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE TRIAL COLOR PLATE PROOF ON CARD.
Scott Retail as singles
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., unusually deep rich color on bright paper, sharp proof-like impression showing amazing detail of the design, gorgeous centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE. THIS PHENOMENAL STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 BY BOTH P.S.E. AND THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
With 2006 P.F. (XF-Superb 95) and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $7,250.00)
50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on crisp paper, almost perfectly centered with well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN. A STUNNING STAMP OF GREAT VISUAL APPEAL.
With 1986 and 2004 P.F. certificates.
50c Columbian (240). Bottom imprint and plate no. 77 block of six, original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, few perf separations sensibly and expertly reinforcedFINE. A SCARCE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
A review of our computerized records shows that we have offered four other plate blocks over the past 13 years, including a plate block of ten, two plate blocks of eight, and one other plate block of six.
With 1993 P.S.E. certificate
$1.00 Columbian (241). Mint N.H. block of four, brilliant color on bright paper, few minor perfs separationsFINE. A SCARCE MINT NEVER-HINGED BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate. Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles
$2.00 Columbian (242). Mint N.H., sharp proof-like impression, bright color on crisp paper, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE. SURPRISINGLY SCARCE IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.
With 2007 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $7,000.00). This is the only OGnh VF-XF 85 in the P.S.E. Population Report (only five N.H. examples have graded higher)
$2.00 Columbian (242). Block of four, original gum, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top stamps lightly hinged, rich color, bottom stamps small natural gum skipsFINE BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN.
With 1997 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates. Scott Retail as singles
$3.00 Olive Green, Columbian (243a). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A SCARCE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN IN THE OLIVE GREEN COLOR.
With 1981 P.F. certificate. P.S.E. encapsulated (VF-XF 85; SMQ $9,700.00). Combining Nos. 243 and 243a, there are only two OGnh VF-XF 85's in the P.S.E. Population Report (only seven N.H. examples have graded higher)
$3.00 Columbian (243). Bright shade and detailed impression on crisp paper, almost perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp at top rightEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
The $3.00 is one of the most difficult denominations to obtain in such choice used condition.
$5.00 Columbian (245). Mint N.H., choice centering with well-balanced margins, beautifully detailed impression on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A REMARKABLY CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN..
The number of Extremely Fine, Mint Never-Hinged examples of the $5.00 Columbian is extremely limited. This stamp is a true condition rarity.
With 2002 P.S.E. and P.F. certificates. P.S.E. encapsulated (VF 80; SMQ $10,200.00)
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, intense shade and proof-like impression, beautiful centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN. THIS WONDERFUL STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $9,550.00)