Sale 992 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 24-25 June, 2010
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (1c thru 8c, Scott 230-236)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2282
1c-50c Columbian (230, 232-240). Each with "World's Fair Sta. Chicago, Ill." exposition duplex datestamp, 6c creased, couple other trivial flaws, otherwise Very Good-Very Fine, scarce lot, Scott Retail as ordinary used singles
464
650
2283
1c-15c Columbian (230-238). Each tied on separate piece by perfect strike of "World's Fair Sta. Chicago Ill. Nov. 2, 1893" exposition duplex datestamp on small piece, Fine-Very Fine, very rare with the exposition duplex handstamp, we sold examples of the $3.00 and $5.00 in 2003 for $1,900.00 and $3,250.00 hammer respectively, this complete assemblage of the lower denominations is a great rarity (on cover they catalogue $3,885.00)
E. 1,000-1,500
2,800
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1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H. block of four, wonderfully fresh with rich color, spectacular margins and centering, Extremely Fine
190
120
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2c Columbian (231). Mint N.H., essentially perfect centering, choice color and clear impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $325.00)
47
350
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3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, wonderful color and impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER-HINGED 3-CENT COLUMBIAN WITH P.S.E. GRADE OF SUPERB 98.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,250.00)
135
1,600
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3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., deep rich color, beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $625.00)
135
400
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4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H. block of four, fresh and crisp, pretty pastel color, Fine-Very Fine
800
600
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5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and beautifully centered, rich color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $375.00 as 90, $1,200.00 as 95)
210
375
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5c Columbian (234). Original gum, barely hinged, wide balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $540.00)
70
650
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6c Columbian (235). Mint N.H., wide margins and excellent centering, fresh and crisp, lovely color, Extremely Fine, with 1986 and 2009 P.F. certificates
200
300
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8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., perfectly balanced margins, beautiful color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00)
180
0
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