$3.00 Columbian (243). Vivid color, wide beautifully balanced margins, lightly cancelled by double-oval handstamp

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS, LIGHTLY CANCELLED AND CENTERED USED EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

Approximately half the quantity of $3.00 Columbian stamps was issued compared to each of the $1.00 and $2.00. We do not know the distribution of quantity for the two shades. Sales of the Columbians were disappointing to the post office, as collectors complained about the high price of the stamps. Plans to print additional quantities were cancelled. There was speculation in the dollar-value Columbians at the time they were issued, and the quantity which were used was fairly small.

Ex Kirke. With 1990 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,850.00). Of the Yellow Green shade $3.00 Columbian, only two grade higher (at 98).

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