1893, 4¢ Columbian, large die essay of incomplete design, in dim dark o-yellow orange (brown) (Scott 233-E2b), on thin card, 74 x 61 mm, Ridgway 13k/1 color.
Scott $800
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $800
Suggested Bid $500-750

1893, 4¢ Columbian, large die essay of incomplete design, in smoky dark o-yellow orange (dark brown) (Scott 233-E2b), on thin card, 74 x 61 mm with full die sinkage, Ridgway 13k/4 color; tone spot at the left, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $800
Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Scott $800
Suggested Bid $350-500

1893, 15¢ Columbian, large die essay of incomplete design, in black brown (Scott 238-E4), India on card, 74 x 61 mm 74x61mm; India wrinkling in top margin, Fine to Very Fine. Very rare.
Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,000
Suggested Bid $750-1

1893, $1 Columbian, ferrotype plate essay of unfinished adopted vignette, in red (Scott 241-E2), on stiff white card with rounded corners, 55½ x 43 mm, Very Fine, a rare example of a Dollar-Value Columbian Essay showing engraved outline of vignette. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Suggested Bid $500-750

1893, Columbian, 5¢ black, trial color large die proofs, eight different (Scott 234TC1a), India on card, each reduced to approximately 43x39mm showing die number and A.B.N.Co. imprint, colors are black, dark violet, brown violet, deep ultramarine, deep green, dark olive green, deep orange and black brown; deep green with stain, otherwise fresh and Very Fine group.
Scott $6,800
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Scott $6,800
Suggested Bid $1,500

1893, Columbian, 5¢ bright rose red, trial color large die proof on India (Scott 234TC1at), on India on card, with A.B.N.Co. imprint and die number "C-265", 89 x 75 mm with full die sinkage, Extremely Fine.
Scott $850
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $850
Suggested Bid $500-750

1893, Columbian, 10¢ bright rose red, trial color large die proof (Scott 237TC1ae), on India on card, with A.B.N.Co. imprint and die number "C-267", 73 x 62 mm; small, light stain at the lower right, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,250
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,250
Suggested Bid $750-1

1893, Columbians, 1¢ to $4, large die proofs (Scott 230P1-244P1), a stunning group, each with magnificent color depth and detail, all with American Bank Note Company imprint and the respective die number printed below; sunk on 110 x 95 mm card; toning throughout (most light), but overall a fresh holding, Very Fine.
Scott $14,600
Suggested Bid $4,000-6,000 (Image)

Scott $14,600
Suggested Bid $4,00

1893, Columbians, 1¢ to $5 complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 230P4-245P4), a stunning set with strong colors and clean impressions, all on bright card with full margins; hinged on French homemade quadrille page; a couple toned spots along card edges, mentioned solely for accuracy, Very Fine, a set of Columbians to wake you up.
Scott $2,110
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $2,110
Suggested Bid $750-1

1893, Columbians, 1¢ to $5 complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 230P4-245P4), a sweet 16 with deep color on sound card, all fully margined; a few toned spots or light edge scuffs, still Very Fine overall, a handsome addition to any collection.
Scott $2,110
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $2,110
Suggested Bid $750-1

1893, Columbians, 1¢ to $5 complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 230P4-245P4), with solid colors and impressions (the 8¢ a real attention-grabber); each toned to varying degrees, Fine to Very Fine, a great opportunity for the savvy buyer.
Scott $2,110
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $2,110
Suggested Bid $500-7

1893, Columbians, 1¢-50¢ plate proofs on card (Scott 230P4-240P4), o.g., bright fresh colors; 5¢ with a small, light tone spot in the top margin, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $860
Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Scott $860
Suggested Bid $350-500

1893, Columbian, 3¢-30¢ Columbian, large die proofs on thin card (Scott 232P1-239P1 vars), a rarely seen group of these sought-after proofs, printed directly on card with outstanding color and the American Bank Note Company imprint below; cards measure 216 x 144 mm; card-edge toning, and foxing to varying degrees, Fine to Very Fine, see footnote in Scott following #245P4; imaged fully online.
Scott $2,800
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $2,800
Suggested Bid $750-1

1893, Columbian, 5¢ chocolate, large die proof, die sunk on card (Scott 234P1), 225 x 150 mm, pristine, Extremely Fine.
Scott $900
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $900
Suggested Bid $500-750

1893, Columbian, 5¢ chocolate, large die proof, die sunk on card (Scott 234P1), proof positive that dark chocolate wins out; an immaculate impression with the deepest color possible, showing die number C-265 and American Bank Note Company imprint below; on India, its card cut to size, Extremely Fine, a simply breathtaking item.
Scott $900
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $900
Suggested Bid $400-600

Sale No: 751
Lot No:891
Symbol:PCat No:234P4

1893, Columbian, 5¢ chocolate, plate proof on card (Scott 234P4), block of 4, large margins all around including sheet margin, Extremely Fine.
Scott $360
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $360
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 751
Lot No:892
Symbol:PCat No:235P3

1893, Columbian, 6¢ purple, plate proof on India (Scott 235P3), block of 4, large margins all around, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $550
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $550
Suggested Bid $300-400

1893, Columbian, 8¢ magenta, small die proof (Scott 236P2), a gorgeous proof in ravishing color on fresh wove with magnificent margins, from a Roosevelt Album; gray backing partially removed, but leaving the wove undamaged, Very Fine+, with 2005 P.F. certificate.
Scott $325
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $325
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 751
Lot No:894
Symbol:PCat No:236P3

1893, Columbian, 8¢ magenta, plate proof on India (Scott 236P3), block of 4, ample to large margins all around, Very Fine.
Scott $550
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $550
Suggested Bid $250-350

1893, Columbian, 8¢ magenta, plate proof on card (Scott 236P4), 2 corner margin vertical pairs, Very Fine.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400

1893, Columbian, 10¢ black brown, large die proof, die sunk on card (Scott 237P1), 215 x 140 mm; with original interleaving strip at top, Very Fine.
Scott $900
Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Scott $900
Suggested Bid $350-500

Sale No: 751
Lot No:897
Symbol:PCat No:237P4

1893, Columbian, 10¢ black brown, plate proof on card (Scott 237P4), block of 4, large margins all around including sheet margin, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $425
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $425
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 751
Lot No:898
Symbol:PCat No:238P3

1893, Columbian, 15¢ dark green, plate proof on India (Scott 238P3), block of 4, ample to large margins all around, Very Fine.
Scott $550
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $550
Suggested Bid $250-350

1893, Columbian, $1 salmon, large die proof, printed directly on card (Scott 241P1), 215 x 142 mm, Very Fine.
Scott $1,150
Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Scott $1,150
Suggested Bid $350-5

1893, Columbian, $1 salmon, large die proof, die sunk on card (Scott 241P1), 220 x 142 mm; mounting adherences on the reverse otherwise almost pristine, Very Fine.
Scott $1,150
Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Scott $1,150
Suggested Bid $350-5