1893, Columbians complete, plate proofs on card (230P4-245P4). fresh mostly large margins. Very Fine (photo). $2,110 US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,110

Sale No: 365
Lot No:101
Symbol:Cat No:230

1893, 1¢ Columbian (230). Original gum never hinged, superb centering with truly mammoth margins, gorgeous deep color on the whitest of paper, Superb. SSV $1,450 for a 98 (SMQ $1,900) (photo). $32

A SIMPLY MAGNIFICENT MINT SINGLE OF THE 1¢ COLUMBIAN, AND AT A 98J IT IS THE HIGHEST GRADED BY BOTH HOUSES. THERE ARE NO 100S.

Expertization: with 1995, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded SUP 98J. US$0 (Image)

Scott $32

1893, 2¢ Columbian (231). Choice centering within huge margins, bright color, unobtrusive cancel, an Extremely Fine jumbo. SSV unpriced for a 95J (SMQ $250) (photo).

Expertization: with 2017 P.S.A.G. certificate XF-SUP 95. US$0 (Image)

Sale No: 365
Lot No:103
Symbol:Cat No:232

1893, 3¢ Columbian (232). Original gum never hinged, choice centering, exquisite color and a highly detailed impression, Extremely Fine, lovely stamp. SMQ $675 (photo). $150

Expertization: with 2008, 2022 P.S.E. certificates, both graded XF-SUP 95. US$0 (Image)

Scott $150

Sale No: 365
Lot No:104
Symbol:Cat No:234

1893, 5¢ Columbian (234). Original gum never hinged, superb centering within large balanced margins, brilliant color and paper, Extremely Fine, a stunning gem. SSV $950 (SMQ $900) (photo). $150

Expertization: with 2002 for block, 2022 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95. US$0 (Image)

Scott $150

Sale No: 365
Lot No:105
Symbol:Cat No:236

1893, 8¢ Columbian (236). Original gum barely hinged if at all, beautifully centered, prooflike color and impression, Extremely Fine, interesting disagreements on the accompanying certificates (photo). $50

Expertization: with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded VF 80 never hinged and 2021 P.F. certificate graded XF 90 original gum. US$0 (Image)

Scott $50

Sale No: 365
Lot No:106
Symbol:Cat No:237

1893, 10¢ Columbian (237). Original gum never hinged, excellent centering, rich color and a sharp impression, Extremely Fine. SMQ $575 (photo). $265

Expertization: with 1980 P.F. certificate and 2022 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $265

1893, 15¢ Columbian (238). Beautifully centered within uncharacteristically large margins, bright color and paper, town postmark, Extremely Fine, handsome, scarce in this choice used condition, for reference, the PSE has graded only two higher (98, 98J). SSV unpriced as 95J (SMQ $1,100) (photo). $80

Expertization: with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 95J. US$0 (Image)

Scott $80

1893, 30¢ Columbian (239). Choice centering within balanced wide margins, rich color, finely detailed impression, duplex postmark, an Extremely Fine jumbo, rarely seen in this choice used condition. The PSE has only graded two examples 95J and only one higher (98). SSV unpriced as 95J (SMQ $1,300) (photo). $90

Expertization: with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 95J. US$0 (Image)

Scott $90

1893, 50¢ Columbian (240). Flawless centering, intense color on fresh paper, double oval postmark, choice Extremely Fine, truly scarce in this choice used condition. The PSE has only graded four higher (three 95J, one 98). SSV $1,150 (SMQ $1,200) (photo). $200

Expertization: with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 95. US$0 (Image)

Scott $200

Sale No: 365
Lot No:110
Symbol:Cat No:241

1893, $1 Columbian (241). Original gum, fresh, well centered, tiny paper inclusion virtually invisible from front, Very Fine (photo). $1,100

Expertization: with 1986 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,100

Sale No: 365
Lot No:111
Symbol:Cat No:241

1893, $1 Columbian (241). Original gum lightly hinged, minor gum bend, fresh and bright color, F.-V.F (photo). $1,000

Expertization: with 1971 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,000

1893, $1 Columbian (241). Outstanding centering, exceptionally fresh color and paper, neat unobtrusive target cancel, Extremely Fine, the highest grade awarded by the PF and the PSE is 95, unpriced in this grade by both SSV and SMQ, SSV for 95 is $2,400, other dollar values in a grade of 98 are generally priced 2-3 times the price of a 95 (photo). $525

A SIMPLY MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN IN THE FINEST CONDITION EXTANT.

Expertization: with 2021 P.F. certificate graded SUP 98. US$0 (Image)

Scott $525

Sale No: 365
Lot No:113
Symbol:Cat No:242

1893, $2 Columbian (242). Original gum lightly hinged, exceptional centering within wide balanced margins, beautiful color, sharp impression, Extremely Fine. SSV $4,500 (SMQ $4,000) (photo). $1,100

A SIMPLY STUNNING MINT SINGLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN.

Expertization: with 2022 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,100

1893, $2 Columbian (242). Outstanding centering, fresh color and paper, Extremely Fine, at the top of its grade. SSV $1,050 (SMQ $1,250) (photo). $525

Expertization: with 1991, 2019 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $525

Sale No: 365
Lot No:115
Symbol:Cat No:242

1893, $2 Columbian (242). Tied by "New York Sep 22 1PM 93" duplex, on cover mailed locally, fresh and clean, Very Fine (Photo). $1,900 US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,900

1893, $3 Columbian (243). Stunning fresh color and paper, beautifully centered within large margins, neat socked-on-the-nose 1895 machine cancel, Extremely Fine, only one graded higher by the PF (98) and three graded higher by the PSE (one 95J, two 98). SMQ $4,850, SMQ $4,750 (photo). $775

A SIMPLY MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN.

Expertization: signed A. Dienna and Raybandi and, with 2002, 2012 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95 and 2006, 2022 P.S.E. certificates, both graded XF-SUP 95.

Provenance: Helton, Gorham. US$0 (Image)

Scott $775

1893, $4 Columbian (244). Choice centering, lovely fresh color, neat well struck target cancel, microscopic pinhole, invisible to the naked eye and not mentioned in accompanying certificate, choice Extremely Fine appearance (photo). $775

Expertization: with clear 2014, 2017 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $775

Sale No: 365
Lot No:118
Symbol:Cat No:245

1893, $5 Columbian (245). Original gum lightly hinged, excellent centering, bright shade with a sharp impression, single pulled perf lower left, handsome Very Fine (photo). $2,400 US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,400

Sale No: 365
Lot No:119
Symbol:Cat No:245

1893, $5 Columbian (245). Original gum, crisp color and paper, sharp impression, trivial and invisible corner perf crease (could likely be removed), fresh and Very Fine (photo). $2,400

Expertization: with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,400

1893, $5 Columbian (245). Choice centering within beautifully balanced margins, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine. SMQ $3,400 (photo). $1,200

Expertization: with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,200