Sale 1278 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 21-23 March, 2023
Category — Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3426
$4.00 Crimson Lake, Columbian (244). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $4.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2001 and 2010 P.F. certificates (XF 90 XQ). The "XQ" stands for Extraordinary Quality. By way of comparison, only 19 grade higher in P.S.E.'s Population Report -- very small numbers for one of the highest denominations of one of the most popular series in United States philately.
2,100
3,500