Sale 975 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 23-25 June, 2009
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (10c thru $1.00, Scott 237-241)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1515
10c Columbian (237). Mint N.H., intense shade and detailed impression on bright white paper, choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,650.00)
400
1,000
1516
10c Columbian (237). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins, beautiful centering, clear impression, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $465.00 as 85, $840.00 as 90)
400
325
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10c Columbian (237). Mint N.H., deep shade on crisp paper, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
400
325
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10c Columbian (237). Original gum, we note barest trace of hinging though accompanying certificates state Mint N.H., well-centered, sharp impression on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, with 1992 and 2004 P.F. certificates
135
200
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15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, a stamp with great visual appeal, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
750
1,000
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15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., fresh, rich color and detailed impression, Very Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate
750
350
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15c Columbian (238). Original gum, radiant color, detailed impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $760.00)
240
850
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15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H. block of four, deep color on fresh paper, Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles
3,000
1,500
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15c Columbian (238). Rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, unobtrusive strike of oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $740.00 as 95, $1,700.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to a used example of this issue and only two others share this grade
75
2,500
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30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, a stamp with great visual appeal, with 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,800.00)
850
900
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30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression on crisp paper, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,800.00)
850
700
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30c Columbian (239). Original gum, perfectly centered with extra wide margins, lovely warm color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $700.00)
275
425
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30c Columbian (239). Original gum, lightly hinged, well-centered, strong color, fresh, Very Fine and choice, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $295.00)
275
300
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice wide margins and excellent centering, intense color, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate (OGph, XF 90)
600
500
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins and choice centering, fresh, intense color, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $950.00)
600
500
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate
600
400
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, attractive margins with strong color, Very Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate
600
350
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, nicely centered, Very Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate
600
325
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50c Columbian (240). Unused (no gum), rich color on bright paper, Very Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as original gum
600
130
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful strong color, Very Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
1,200
650
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, attractively centered, bright color, Very Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate
1,200
550
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