Sale 976 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 29 September-2 October, 2009
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (1c thru 8c, Scott 230-236)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1665
1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins, with perfect centering, bright color and proof-like impression on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, $1,200.00 for 98), one of four Mint N.H. examples to achieve this lofty grade, with none higher
60
4,250
1666
1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H., flawless centering with unbelievably deep rich color with a clear impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,200.00)
60
800
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1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H., fresh and crisp, detailed impression, almost precisely centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $270.00)
60
225
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1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H., radiant color on post-office fresh paper, beautifully centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $270.00)
60
190
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1c Columbian (230). Top imprint, plate no. 160 and letter "O O" at left block of eight, seven stamps Mint N.H., top right stamp lightly hinged, radiant color, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate
750
475
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2c Columbian (231). Bottom right corner imprint, plate no. 121 and letter "G G" block of ten, Mint N.H. except small h.r. in selvage at right, radiant color, top left stamp small tear at left, appears Fine-Very Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as Mint N.H.
1,220
450
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1c Columbian (230). Rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, neat "Trenton N.J. Aug. 17, 1894" machine cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $365.00 as 98). Only one has graded higher to date and only three others share this grade
0
750
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2c Columbian (231). Bottom imprint, plate no. 74 and letter "Q" at right block of eight, three stamps lightly hinged, others Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering, fresh and Very Fine-Extremely Fine, wonderfully choice centering, with 2009 P.F. certificate
750
650
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2c Columbian (231). Mint N.H., perfectly centered, strong intense color with clear impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $285.00)
60
550
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3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., essentially perfectly centered with full perforations, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $530.00)
160
550
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3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., beautiful color, wide margins, Extremely Fine, a superb stamp, ex Zoellner
160
425
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3c Columbian (232). Block of four with right imprint selvage, h.r. in selvage, stamps Mint N.H., fresh and Fine-Very Fine
640
250
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4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., brilliant color, unusually choice centering, long and full perforations all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp
240
450
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4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H. horizontal block of six, couple minor natural inclusions (one shows on front), fresh and Fine
1,440
350
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4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H. top imprint, plate no. 16 and letter "D" at left block of eight, rich color, choice centering, few small natural paper imperfections in selvage, few light oil spots, Fine-Very Fine
3,750
1,000
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4c Columbian, Error of Color (233a). Original gum, narrow h.r. at top, intense shade and impression in the darker of the two recognized shades, trivial corner crease at top right not mentioned on accompanying certificateFINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 4-CENT COLUMBIAN ERROR OF COLOR.
The 4c Columbian color error was caused by the use of a wrong batch of ink, and spectrographic analysis has shown that the blue inks of the 4c error and 1c Columbian have the same components.
Stamps from at least two panes reached collectors, and the few cancelled examples indicate that stamps used by the public came from additional panes. It is likely that a number of full sheets were printed using the wrong ink, and most of the stamps have simply been lost to philately.
With 1960 P.F. certificate.
19,000
6,250
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5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., beautifully centered, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $375.00)
260
250
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5c Columbian (234). Block of four, top pair h.r., bottom pair Mint N.H., rich color, Fine-Very Fine
690
285
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6c Columbian (235). Mint N.H. with bottom "Z" imprint selvage, uncommonly wide margins and choice centering, gorgeous pastel color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $340.00)
240
275
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8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H. block of four with right selvage, fresh and crisp, marvelous color, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as four Mint N.H. singles
860
500
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