1893, $2 Columbian. Fresh, tied by target cancel on an 1894 registered cover from Lyman, Md to Washington, D.C.; a few minor cover scrapes, otherwise F.-V.F.; with 1993 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 242  Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. $0 (Image)

1893, $2 Columbian. Large margins single tied by New York oval handstamp on 1893 oversized cover to Budapest, Austria, registry etiquette tied by purple "New York, Dec. 28, 1893" boxed registry date stamp, Very Fine and choice, a scarce high value destination; with 1981 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 242  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. $0 (Image)

1893, $2 Columbian. Full o.g., well centered amid large nicely balanced margins, bright color, fresh, Very Fine and choice; with 2003 P.S.E. graded certificate (VF 80). Scott No. 242  $1,300. $0 (Image)

1893, $2 Columbian. O.g., lightly hinged, large margins, bright color, fresh and F.-V.F.; with 2003 P.S.E. graded certificate (F 70). Scott No. 242  $1,300. $0 (Image)

1893, $2 Columbian. Regummed over small faults, natural paper inclusion at bottom, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 242  $675. $0 (Image)

1893, $2 Columbian. Oval cancel, large margins, rich vivid color, F.-V.F.; with 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 242  $600. $0 (Image)