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**1893 Columbian Issue continued...**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
1482		243	1893, $3 Columbian (Scott 243), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged, slight bit of glazed gum), premium quality example with the deepest and richest color imaginable, this stamp was one a remarkable never hinged stamp, but the mount that it was kept in caused a bit of gum glazing that keeps this stamp from being considered a pristine mint stamp; as fresh and choice as the very first day it was sold over the Post Office counter, Very Fine. Scott $1,500. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)	Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 SOLD for $1,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1483	()	243	1893, $3 Columbian (Scott 243), unused without gum, wonderfully fresh and attractive example that is completely sound in all respects, Very Fine. Scott $750. Estimate $600 - 800. (Image)	Suggested Bid $600-800 SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
1484		243	1893, $3 Columbian (Scott 243), large part o.g., brilliant fresh color, a resh and decent looking $3 Columbian; shallow thin spots show when dipped in fluid, Fine to Very Fine appearance. Scott $1,500. Estimate $600 - 800. (Image)	Suggested Bid $600-800 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
1485		243	1893, $3 Columbian (Scott 243), o.g., heavy hinge remnants, radiant rich shade, a fresh and affordable $3 Columbian; slight crease at bottom left and a pulled perforation at bottom right, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,500. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)	Suggested Bid $500-750 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction
1486	()	243	1893, $3 Columbian (Scott 243), regummed over tiny faults, bright vivid shade, worthwhile example with a very nice appearance; tiny expert repair at top right corner perf, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $750. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)	Suggested Bid $400-600 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
1487	()	243	1893, $3 Columbian (Scott 243), unused without gum, natural straight edge at top, scarce thus as most of these straight edge copies have long ago been reperforated, Very Good to Fine. Scott $750. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)	Suggested Bid $300-400 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
1488	o	243	1893, $3 Columbian (Scott 243), canceled New York registry ovals, well centered with large margins, Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $825. Estimate $600 - 800. (Image)	Suggested Bid $600-800 SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
1489	o	243	1893, $3 Columbian (Scott 243), neat New York Registry cancellation, brilliant color, a sound and attractive stamp, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $825. Estimate $350 - 500. (Image)	Suggested Bid $350-500 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
1490	o	243	1893, $3 Columbian (Scott 243), counterfeit cancel, otherwise Extremely Fine to Superb, 2014 and 1996 P.F. certificates. Scott $900. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)	Suggested Bid $300-400 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
1491		244	1893, $4 Columbian (Scott 244), o.g., hinge remnants, faultless example with an incredible depth of color, a very pleasing example, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,000. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)	Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 SOLD for $950.00 Will close during Public Auction
1492		244	1893, $4 Columbian (Scott 244), o.g., very lightly hinged (slightly glazed gum), impressive rich shade, a sound and attractive example, Fine. Scott $2,000. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image)	Suggested Bid $750-1,000 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
1493		244	1893, $4 Columbian (Scott 244), o.g., hinge remnant, fabulous deep shade, a nice looking example of this popular stamp; hinge covers a small and not readily apparent paper flaw at bottom center, otherwise Fine. Scott $2,000. Estimate $600 - 800. (Image)	Suggested Bid $600-800 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
1494		244	1893, $4 Columbian (Scott 244), o.g., hinge remnant, flawless mint example with bold prooflike color and impression, Very Good to Fine. Scott $2,000. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)	Suggested Bid $500-750 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
1495	()	244	1893, $4 Columbian (Scott 244), unused without gum, choice $4 Columbian with ravishing rich color; tiny hidden crease along top right corner, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,000. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)	Suggested Bid $500-750 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
1496		244	1893, $4 Columbian (Scott 244), disturbed o.g., previously hinged, dramatic shade, fresh and attractive; reperforated at top, a few short perfs top right, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,100. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)	Suggested Bid $300-400 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
1497	o	244	1893, $4 Columbian (Scott 244), gorgeous, socked-on-the-nose "Phila, Pa./ Sta. R" duplex handstamp, Oct 19, 1895, fresh and beautifully centered, a marvelous used $4 Columbian, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,050. Estimate $1,200 - 1,800. (Image)	Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800 SOLD for $1,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
1498	o	244	1893, $4 Columbian (Scott 244), neatly struck New York Registry cancellation, completely sound and quite attractive $4 Columbian, with fantastic deep shade, a nifty little stamp, Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,050. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)	Suggested Bid $500-750 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
1499	o	244	1893, $4 Columbian (Scott 244), light Mass. circular datestamp in upper left corner, exceptional centering with fresh vibrant color; tiny laminated thin spot, Very Fine appearance, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,050. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)	Suggested Bid $400-600 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
1500		245	1893, $5 Columbian (Scott 245), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged, minor spot of glazed gum), incredibly fresh example printed on clean white paper, the gum on this lovely stamp has a chance to be "rehabilitated" to it's original pristine mint state with a bit of TLC, as this was at one time an immaculate never hinged stamp that suffered a bit from improper storage, Very Good to Fine. Scott $2,400. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image)	Suggested Bid $750-1,000 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
1501	()	245	1893, $5 Columbian (Scott 245), regummed, nearly perfectly centered with a dark, prooflike impression; reperforated at left, Extremely Fine appearance, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,200. Estimate $600 - 800. (Image)	Suggested Bid $600-800 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction