1893, Columbians, 1¢ to $5 complete, large die proofs on card. Printed directly on approximately 220x142mm cards, fresh beautiful colors, each with "American Bank Note Co. New-York." imprint at bottom, Very Fine.
Scott No. 230P1-245P1; $15,650.

A RARE COMPLETE SET OF 1893 COLUMBIAN ISSUE LARGE DIE PROOFS PRINTED DIRECTLY ON CARD.

The Columbian Issue large die proofs come printed directly on card and on India paper die sunk on card.

Complete Images. Scott $15,650
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Scott $15,650

1893, 1¢-5¢, 8¢-$1, $4-$5 Columbians, large die proofs on card. Printed directly on approximately 220x142mm cards, nice colors, each with "American Bank Note Co. New-York." imprint at bottom, extra 236P1 in slightly deeper shade (stained); some with hint of toning including 1¢, Very Fine.
Scott No. 230P1//245P1 var.; $13,350.

A RARE GROUP OF 1893 COLUMBIAN ISSUE LARGE DIE PROOFS PRINTED DIRECTLY ON CARD.

The Columbian Issue large die proofs come printed directly on card and on India paper die sunk on card

Complete Images. Scott $13,350
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Scott $13,350

1893, Columbian, 3¢ green, large die proof, die sunk on card. On 226x150mm full size card, showing "C-263" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die, fresh and Very Fine, scarce full size.
Scott No. 232P1; $900. Scott $900
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Scott $900

1893, Columbian, 6¢ purple, large die proof, die sunk on card. On 228x150mm full size card, showing "C-266" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die; minor inclusion speck outside die sinkage, fresh and Very Fine, scarce full size.
Scott No. 235P1; $900. Scott $900
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Scott $900

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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+

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

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