Sale 910 — The Scarsdale Collection, Part 1: Columbian and Later Issues
Sale Date — Friday, 21 April, 2006
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
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1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins with every side mathematically balanced, rich color, proof-like impression which clearly conveys the beauty of the engraver's artEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS ARGUABLY THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE WE HAVE EVER OFFERED. A REMARKABLE STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT. THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THE LOFTY GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO FROM P.S.E.
With 1990 and 2001 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $880.00 for 98), a similar example realized $2,900 hammer in our Sale 902.
50
4,000