Sale 1219 — The Edward Morton Collection of Outstanding Quality U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 8-9 April, 2020
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
433
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, single hinge mark, deep rich color and proof-like impression, Jumbo margins and essentially perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $5,250.00). Only three original gum stamps grade higher (one hinged at 100J and one hinged and Mint N.H. at 100) and only two others shares this lofty grade (also hinged)
425
3,250