Sale 1231 — The James P. Myerson Collection of Superb United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 February, 2021

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Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
185
 
Sale 1231, Lot 185, 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)$3.00 Olive Green, Columbian (243a). Intense color and proof-like impression in the distinct Olive Green shade, choice centering with well-proportioned margins, neat strike of circular datestamp at left

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN IN THE OLIVE GREEN SHADE.

Approximately half the number of $3.00 Columbian stamps was issued compared to each of the $1.00 and $2.00. No one knows the issued quantity of each shade.

Ex "Natalee Grace". With 2002 and 2012 P.F. certificates.

950
2,600