Sale 946 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday, 12 November, 2007
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
634
Columbian Exposition Collateral. "The Book Of The Fair", large volume with gilt edge pages and leather, loaded with illustrations and judging from the size of this book, probably the most informative one available, much of spine missing and what remains is separated, some leather deterioration, contents Very Fine
E. 200-300
170
635
1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,750.00). Only two have graded higher to date.
60
2,700
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1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H., choice margins and centering, intense color, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $660.00)
60
425
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1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H., incredibly wide margins of Jumbo proportions and essentially perfectly centered, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $660.00), inexplicably this did not receive the "J" Jumbo appelation
60
650
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1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H., unusually wide and almost equally balanced margins, strong color on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $205.00)
60
180
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1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H., choice balanced margins, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $205.00)
60
150
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2c Columbian (231). Mint N.H. with part imprint in selvage at top, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, beautiful centering with enormous margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a fabulous stamp, ex Morris, with 1991 P.F. certificate
57
700
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2c Columbian (231). Mint N.H., beautifully centered, intense color, sharp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $660.00)
57
400
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2c Columbian (231). Mint N.H., beautiful margins and centering, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $205.00)
57
140
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3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., fabulous wide Jumbo margins and perfectly balanced horizontally and vertically, magnificent rich color on crisp paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT 3-CENT COLUMBIAN CERTIFIED BY P.S.E. AS XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO.
With 2004 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,500.00 for 95, $5,800.00 for 98)
150
1,500
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3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., bright color, detailed impression, almost perfectly centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,500.00)
150
950
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3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., unusually deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, Jumbo margins, small natural gum skips, still Extremely Fine Gem quality, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,500.00 as 95, $5,800.00 as 98)
150
1,600
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3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., almost perfectly centered, wonderfully fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $420.00)
150
300
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3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, fresh and Very Fine
150
100
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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
1,020
350
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4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, 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 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $8,750.00). Only two have graded higher to date.
230
6,750
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4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H. and showing three-leaf variety with extra leaf the the left of the righthand "4", brilliant color, perfectly centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, SHOWING THE "THREE-LEAF" VARIETY.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $8,750.00). Only two have graded higher to date.
230
6,000
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4c Columbian (233). Original gum, lightly hinged, huge Jumbo margins, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $295.00 as 95, $600.00 as 98)
90
325
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4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., extraordinarily well-centered, marvelous color and impression on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,200.00)
230
1,600
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4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., wonderfully well-centered, lovely pastel color, Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $660.00)
230
400
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4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., wide Jumbo margins and almost perfectly centered, marvelous color on bright white paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $365.00 as 85, $660.00 as 90)
230
275
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4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering with wide margins all around, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 1991 P.F. certificate
230
425
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5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT COLUMBIAN, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 1981 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $9,450.00). Only one has graded higher to date.
260
7,500
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5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., remarkably detailed impression and color and fresh as the day it was printed, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT COLUMBIAN.
With 1989 P.F. certificate.
250
0
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5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., choice Jumbo margins and almost perfectly centered, lovely color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $740.00 for 90, $2,450.00 for 95)
260
700
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5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., remarkably well-centered, fresh, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $740.00)
260
450
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5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $740.00)
260
475
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5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., rich color and well-struck impression, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, an attractive stamp
260
0
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6c Red Violet, Columbian (235a). Mint N.H., rich color on post-office fresh paper, perfectly centered with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
With 2000 and 2006 P.F. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $8,750.00)
230
3,000
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6c Columbian (235). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (F-VF 75; SMQ $85.00 as 70, $225.00 as 80)
230
0
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6c Columbian (235). Wide margins and nearly perfectly centered, light cancel and good color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $270.00), only one reported in this grade and only one higher (95J)
22
1,800
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8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., wide margins and almost perfectly centered, lovely bright color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.S.E. certificate for block of four (top left stamp) and 2007 P.S.E. certificate as this single (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,150.00)
200
1,800
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8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., choice margins and centering, lovely color, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $620.00)
200
450
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8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $620.00)
200
450
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8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, Very Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate
200
130
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8c Columbian (236). Block of four, original gum, top pair lightly hinged, bottom pair Mint N.H., wonderfully well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
560
550
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8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H. block of four with left imprint selvage (lightly hinged in selvage), wonderful color and impression, Very Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
800
850
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10c Columbian (237). Mint N.H., choice intense Gray Black shade, fresh, Very Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate as "Black Brown"
350
275
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15c Columbian (238). Original gum, lightly hinged, remarkably well-centered, deep strong color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $760.00)
250
700
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15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H. except minor gum adhesion specks, fabulous wide margins and intense color, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80 Jumbo; SMQ $740.00 for 80, $1,200.00 for 85), Scott Retail as Mint N.H.
750
1,800
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15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., choice margins and well-centered, lovely color and strong impression, Very Fine, with 1993 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates
750
700
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15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., radiant color, wide margins, light natural gum bend at top, Very Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate
750
275
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30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., choice balanced margins, pristine color and impressionEXTREMELY 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 P.S.E.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $7,600.00)
900
5,250
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30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., handsomely centered, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,400.00)
900
900
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30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, faint corner crease at bottom right, expertly reperfed at right, Fine appearance
900
180
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30c Columbian (239). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice
300
235
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50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, unusually choice centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2005 P.F. certificate
1,800
1,800
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins of Jumbo proportions, Extremely Fine, eye-catching example, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,000.00)
600
800
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,000.00)
600
700
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins, especially at top and bottom, marvelous intense color, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,000.00)
600
650
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, attractive margins and centering, intense color, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $780.00)
600
500
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, incredibly intense color, Very Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $780.00)
600
500
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, wide margins and attractively centered, intense shade on bright paper, Very Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
600
400
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50c Columbian (240). Perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, deep rich color on bright paper, duplex cancel leaves design clearly visibleEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
With 1997 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,150.00 as 95, $2,650.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded by P.S.E. to a used 50c Columbian, and only one other has achieved this grade.
180
2,700
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50c Columbian (240). Jumbo margins, exceptionally well-centered, oval grid and duplex datestamp cancel, bright white paper, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $455.00 for 90, $1,150.00 for 95)
180
1,000
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50c Columbian (240). Lightly cancelled, beautiful margins and centering, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $455.00)
180
425
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Mint N.H. with selvage at right, brilliant color on crisp paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With copy of 2004 P.F. certificate for vertical strip of four
4,000
2,150
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, small natural inclusion at bottom right, Extremely Fine
1,200
800
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins, wonderfully fresh with magnificent fiery color, reperfed at left, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2007 P.F. certificate
1,200
500
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, vivid color, fresh and something between Fine and Very Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
1,200
550
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Slightly disturbed original gum, wonderful fiery color, Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
1,200
400
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696
$1.00 Columbian (241). Lovely balanced margins, rich color, neat oval cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,350.00)
650
800
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Oval grid and 1893 duplex circular datestamp, Very Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
650
375
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally well-centered, deep rich color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $2,100.00)
1,250
1,700
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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
800
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Original gum, wide margins, remarkably fresh with lovely pastel shade, light natural internal wrinkle, Very Fine
1,250
550
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Original gum, lightly hinged, marvelous centering and wonderful deep rich color, tiny corner perf crease of little significance, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
1,250
650
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Slightly disturbed original gum from hinge removal, exceptionally well-centered, lovely color, tiny natural paper inclusion, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,600.00)
1,250
700
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Attractively centered, light oval registry cancel, couple tiny creases, otherwise Very Fine
600
275
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$3.00 Columbian (243). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice margins and essentially perfectly centered, marvelous deep strong colorEXTREMELY FINE. ONLY A TINY FRACTION OF THE SURVIVING ORIGINAL-GUM $3.00 COLUMBIAN STAMPS ARE AVAILABLE IN THIS XF-SUPERB 95 GRADE.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,200.00)
1,900
7,500
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$3.00 Columbian (243). Original gum, lightly hinged, strong color, attractive margins and centering, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $2,400.00)
1,900
1,500
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$3.00 Columbian (243). Original gum, small h.r., brilliant color, reperfed at top, Very Fine appearance
1,900
400
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$3.00 Columbian (243). Original gum, single light hinge mark, bright shade on crisp paper, fresh and Fine, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate
1,900
650
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$3.00 Columbian (243). Disturbed original gum, rich color, small thin spot, tiny toned speck, appears Very Fine
1,900
475
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$3.00 Columbian (243). Chicago Ill. May 13 circular datestamp, inclusion and couple thin spots, Extremely Fine appearance
1,000
325
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$4.00 Rose Carmine, Columbian (244a). Original gum, well-centered, lovely fresh bright color, Very Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
2,600
1,800
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Original gum, lightly hinged, fresh, vivid color, Very Fine and attractive, with 2007 P.F. certificate
2,600
1,700
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Original gum, single hinge mark, brilliant color, wide margins, fresh and Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
2,600
1,100
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Disturbed original gum, some slight overall toning, otherwise Fine, with 1979 P.F. certificate
2,600
550
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Original gum, small h.r., radiant color on bright paper, fresh and Fine
2,600
650
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Unused (regummed), thin spots, bright color, Very Fine appearance
1,300
500
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Lightly struck oval cancel, deep rich color and exceptionally well-centeredEXTREMELY FINE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY CHOICE USED $4.00 COLUMBIAN.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,700.00)
1,300
2,100
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Rich color, registry oval cancel and additional red crayon along bottom as sometimes found among registered usages, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.F. certificate
1,300
750
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719
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, choice centering with well-proportioned margins, detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1991 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $9,550.00).
3,000
6,500
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins all around, essentially Jumbo proportions and quite well-centered, fresh, intense shadeEXTREMELY FINE GEM. ONE OF THE WIDEST-MARGINED EXAMPLES OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN WE HAVE SEEN.
With 2006 P.F. certificate
3,000
5,000
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, small h.r., intense shade and impression, VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN.
With 2000 P.F. and 2002 P.S.E. certificates
3,000
1,800
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, choice margins and quite well-centered, deep shade, Very Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
3,000
1,600
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, exceptionally well-centered, single misaligned perf hole at lower left, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
3,000
1,100
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, small h.r., detailed impression on bright paper, small corner crease at top left, appears Fine
3,000
650
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Small part disturbed original gum, intense shade and impression, toned spot at left, otherwise Very Fine
3,000
650
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727
$5.00 Columbian (245). Attractively centered, oval registry cancel, a strong Very Fine and really Extremely Fine in terms of centering, with 2007 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $2,100.00)
1,500
1,500
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Choice centering, neat "New York N.Y. Jun. 21, 1893" circular datestamp, expertly reperfed at left, tiny thin speck, Extremely Fine appearance
1,500
1,000
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Nice margins, bold oval registry cancel, filled thin, Very Fine appearance
1,500
500
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