Sale 1251 — The John B. Field Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 2-3 March, 2022
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue Plate Blocks (Scott 230-240)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1159
5c Chocolate, Columbian (234), Mint N.H. top imprint, plate no. 7 and letter "B" block of eight, choice centering and margins, deep rich color on post-office fresh paper, natural gum bendsVERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED TOP POSITION PLATE BLOCK OF EIGHT OF THE 5-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
The 5c Columbian is scarce as a Mint N.H. top plate block in such choice condition.
4,700
3,500