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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 92

United States
1893 Columbian Issue -Die & Plate Proofs

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1681
Symbol:
Cat No: 237P1

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image 1893, Columbian, 10¢ black brown, large die proof, die sunk on card. On 227x150mm full size card, showing "C-267" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die, fresh and Very Fine, scarce full size.
Scott No. 237P1; $900. Scott $900
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Scott $900

Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:52:06 EST
Sold For 375

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1682
Symbol:
Cat No: 238P1

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image 1893, Columbian, 15¢ dark green, large die proof, die sunk on card. On 227x150mm full size card, showing "C-268" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die, fresh and Very Fine, scarce full size.
Scott No. 238P1; $900. Scott $900
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Scott $900

Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:53:06 EST
Sold For 650

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1683
Symbol:
Cat No: 239P1

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image 1893, Columbian, 30¢ orange brown, large die proof, die sunk on card. On 227x150mm full size card, showing "C-269" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die; small stain spot far from die sinkage, fresh and Very Fine, scarce full size.
Scott No. 239P1; $900. Scott $900
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Scott $900

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:53:36 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1684
Symbol:
Cat No: 243P1

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image 1893, Columbian, $3 yellow green, large die proof, die sunk on card. On 226x150mm full size card, showing "C-273" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die; couple minor tone spots outside die sinkage, otherwise Very Fine, scarce full size.
Scott No. 243P1; $1,150. Scott $1,150
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Scott $1,150

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:54:02 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1685
Symbol:
Cat No: 244P1

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image 1893, Columbian, $4 crimson lake, large die proof, die sunk on card. On 225x150mm full size card, showing "C-274" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die; couple light tone spots outside die sinkage, otherwise Very Fine, scarce full size.
Scott No. 244P1; $1,150. Scott $1,150
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Scott $1,150

Opening US$ 2,900.00
Sold...US$ 2,900.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:56:46 EST
Sold For 2900

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1686
Symbol:
Cat No: 245P1

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image 1893, Columbian, $5 black, large die proof on India. On 226x150mm full size card, showing "C-275" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die, Very Fine, scarce full size.
Scott No. 245P1; $1,150. Scott $1,150
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Scott $1,150

Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:57:26 EST
Sold For 800

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1687
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Cat No: 230P2-244P2

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image 1893, 1¢-$4 Columbians, small die proofs. Each mounted on gray card with nice margins from Roosevelt album, bright and fresh except $2 with light stains, also includes $4 stained not counted, fresh and Very Fine group.
Scott No. 230P2-244P2; $4,925.

Complete Images. Scott $4,925
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Scott $4,925

Opening US$ 1,700.00
Sold...US$ 1,700.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:58:18 EST
Sold For 1700

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1688
Symbol:
Cat No: 237P2

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image 1893, Columbian, 10¢ black brown, small die proof. Mounted on gray card backing showing on all sides, Very Fine.
Scott No. 237P2; $325. Scott $325
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Scott $325

Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:58:50 EST
Sold For 160

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1689
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Cat No: 240P2

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image 1893, Columbian, 50¢ slate blue, small die proof. Mounted on gray card backing showing on all sides, Very Fine.
Scott No. 240P2; $325. Scott $325
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Scott $325

Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:59:23 EST
Sold For 160

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1690
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Cat No: 230P4-245P4

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image 1893, Columbians, 1¢ to $5 complete, plate proofs on card. Complete set, full to large margins, a Very Fine set.
Scott No. 230P4-245P4; $2,110.

Complete Images. Scott $2,110
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Scott $2,110

Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:59:54 EST
Sold For 850

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1691
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Cat No: 230P4-245P4

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image 1893, Columbians, 1¢ to $5 complete, plate proofs on card. Complete set with full margins, accompanied by original proof presentation envelope, Very Fine and scarce set with original proof envelope.
Scott No. 230P4-245P4; $2,110+. Scott $2,110+
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Scott $2,110+

Opening US$ 1,150.00
Sold...US$ 1,150.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:00:46 EST
Sold For 1150

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1692
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Cat No: 243P4

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image 1893, Columbian, $3 yellow green, plate proof on card. Top plate number "106" and imprint block of 8, large margins all around, hint of fading, Very Fine.
Scott No. 243P4; $3,400.

A RARE $3 COLUMBIAN PLATE PROOF ON CARD PLATE BLOCK. Scott $3,400
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Scott $3,400

Opening US$ 1,700.00
Sold...US$ 1,700.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:02:11 EST
Sold For 1700

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1693
Symbol:
Cat No: 230-245 var.

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image 1893, Columbians, 1¢ to $5 complete, Krueger Facimilies. Full set mounted in folded card booklet as sold, also extra $1-$5 group as loose singles, each with red or black "Imitation!", Very Fine and attractive.
Scott No. 230-245 var.; Estimate $300 - 400.

The earliest forgeries of the Columbian Issue stamps were printed by the German stamp dealer, Adolf Krueger. These forgeries, crude lithographed copies, were sold at a fraction of the genuine prices.
Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:03:10 EST
Sold For 260


1893 Columbian Issue -Issued Stamps

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1694
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Cat No: 230-241

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image 1893, Columbians, 1¢ to $1. O.g., 6¢ & 15¢ never hinged, strong to rich colors; $1 with thins, otherwise Fine.
Scott No. 230-241; $2,689. Scott $2,689
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Scott $2,689

Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:03:41 EST
Sold For 300

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1695
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Cat No: 232

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image 1893, Columbian, 3¢ green. Bottom margin plate no. "57" block of 6 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, nice overall centering, rich vivid color and Post Office freshness, Very Fine and choice, a choice plate.
Scott No. 232; $1,250. Scott $1,250
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Scott $1,250

Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:04:28 EST
Sold For 650

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1696
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Cat No: 233

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image 1893, Columbian, 4¢ ultramarine. Bottom margin plate no. "17" block of 6 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, strong bright color, F.-V.F., an attractive plate.
Scott No. 233; $1,600. Scott $1,600
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Scott $1,600

Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:05:11 EST
Sold For 650

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1697
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Cat No: 233a

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image 1893, Columbian, 4¢ blue, color error. O.g. (tiny adherence not mentioned on certificate), usual centering but exceptionally fresh and completely sound, rich true blue color, Fine, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott No. 233a; $17,500.

A RARE SOUND MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 4¢ COLUMBIAN ERROR OF COLOR. Scott $17,500
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Scott $17,500

Opening US$ 4,250.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:08:09 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1698
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Cat No: 235

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image 1893, Columbian, 6¢ purple. Block of 4, o.g., never hinged, fresh with rich vibrant color, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 235; $560. Scott $560
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Scott $560

Opening US$ 110.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:08:52 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1699
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Cat No: 239

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image 1893, Columbian, 30¢ orange brown. O.g., very lightly hinged, large margins, bright and fresh with rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2020 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90, SSV $400).
Scott No. 239; $225. Scott $225
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Scott $225

Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:09:28 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1700
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Cat No: 240

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image 1893, Columbian, 50¢ slate blue. Slightly disturbed o.g., choice centering amid large well balanced margins, fresh with strong color, Extremely Fine, with 2020 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90, SSV $700).
Scott No. 240; $425. Scott $425
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Scott $425

Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:10:06 EST
Sold For 625

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