Sale 1084 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Stamps and Covers
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 5-6 November, 2014
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3541
15c Columbian (238). Bottom imprint, plate no. 58 and letter "M" block of eight, original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color and detailed impression, beautiful centering throughout, position 7 small surface scuff and crease at bottomEXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE PLATE BLOCK OF EIGHT OF THE 15-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
The plate number block of eight is more desirable than the plate block of six configuration, which lacks the letter.
Ex Saddleback. With 2007 P.F. certificate
6,500
4,500