Sale 1156 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday, 11 May, 2017
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3400
1c-$5.00 Columbian (230-245). Complete set of singles plus blocks of four of 1c-8c, lower values mostly original gum, of the top values $1.00 and $3.00 original gum, others regummed, bright colors, some faults to be expected, overall Fine or appear so
7,700
2,200
3401
Columbian Issue Gem Balance. Nine stamps incl. 1c-4c, 6c-30c, either Mint N.H. or lightly hinged, each chosen individually for their excellent centering, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, eight P.F. or P.S.E. certificates accompany incl. 3c (P.S.E. Mint N.H., XF 90) and 6c (P.S.E. Mint N.H., VF 80)
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1,115
700
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2c Columbian (231). Mint N.H., extra wide and beautifully balanced margins, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 and 2014 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
35
375
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4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, nicely proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $400.00)
160
300
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4c Columbian, Error of Color (233a). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, margins clear of design all aroundFRESH AND FINE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 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 copy of 2014 P.F. certificate for an irregular block of nine
32,500
0
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5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., outstanding balanced margins, deep rich color on post office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00)
160
650
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5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., deep shade and impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a lovely stamp, with 2003 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00)
160
650
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6c Red Violet, Columbian (235a). Mint N.H., bright color, balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. (for a block) and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $400.00)
160
250
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8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., choice centering with Jumbo margins, vivid color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,275.00)
160
1,400
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8c Columbian (236). Original gum, lightly hinged, Jumbo margins and precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95 XQ), the "XQ" denotes extraordinary quality
52
550
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10c Columbian (237). Mint N.H., attractive centering and margins, detailed impression, Very Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate
285
0
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15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., well-centered, deep rich color, small natural inclusion on back is not visible on an album page, Very Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate
675
0
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30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., outstanding centering and margins, vivid color on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1998 and 2004 P.F. certificates. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,650.00).
725
1,900
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30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., intense shade, fresh and Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
725
180
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30c Columbian (239). Original gum, lightly hinged, fiery color on fresh paper, essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $650.00)
240
350
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, barely hinged, intense shade, well centered with nicely proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1982 and 2006 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
500
275
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, extra wide margins and well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2016 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85), really should have been called a Jumbo
500
400
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Original gum, beautifully centered with wide margins, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 1987 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $1,850.00)
1,150
1,300
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$3.00 Columbian (243). Original gum, bright color, Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
1,500
550
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$4.00 Columbian (244). Slightly disturbed original gum, bright color, tiny toned spot on one perf at upper left, appears Very Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
2,000
650
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, single hinge mark, intense shade and proof-like impression, well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $4,500.00)
2,400
3,250
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