Sale 997 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 26-29 October, 2010
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (1c thru 8c, Scott 230-236)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
5670
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H., remarkably detailed impression, gorgeous centering, long and full perfs all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,300.00), only four have graded higher to date (21 share this grade)
135
1,300
5671
3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H. with left selvage, wide margins, strong color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
135
225
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3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H. block of four, deep rich color and crisp impression, well-centered, post-office fresh and Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
540
225
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3c Columbian (232). Mint N.H. block of four, bright and fresh, couple perf separations at right, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as singles
540
200
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3c Columbian (232). Original gum, very lightly hinged, mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gem, this stunning stamp has been graded Gem 100 Jumbo by P.S.E., which is the highest grade awarded to date, it is the only example to achieve this grade, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $650.00 as 98)
45
2,300
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4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., balanced margins, pastel color, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00)
200
650
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4c Columbian (233). Original gum, lightly hinged, huge Jumbo margins and essentially perfectly centered, light pastel shade, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $230.00 as 95, $440.00 as 98)
65
250
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4c Columbian (233). Block of four with left selvage, original gum, top right stamp hinged, rest Mint N.H., Very Fine
665
425
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4c Columbian (233). Block of four, original gum, top pair h.r., bottom pair Mint N.H., top left stamp barely nibbed perf, others Very Fine
530
200
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5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H. with part left imprint selvage, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2005 P.F. certificate for pair
210
140
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6c Columbian (235). Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine
290
170
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6c Columbian (235). Block of four, top left hinged, other three Mint N.H., beautiful color and impression, left pair Fine, bottom right Very Fine; top right wide margins and Extremely Fine
665
450
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