1893, $4 Columbian, light oval cancel, beautifully centered amid large well balanced margins, exceptionally rich crimson lake color enhancing a crisp impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, with only eight examples to grade as such with only one higher; with 2004 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $6,500). Scott No. 244  $1,050. ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLE OF THE $4 COLUMBIAN ISSUE. $0 (Image)

1893, $4 Columbian, exceptionally well centered within beautifully balanced margins, strong brilliant color, cancelled by light New York registry oval, trace of red crayon marking, tiny inclusion at top left, Extremely Fine to Superb and choice, ex-Weill; with 1968 P.F. certificate and 2014 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (XF-S 95, $5,750). Scott No. 244  $1,050. $0 (Image)

1893, $4 Columbian, Rose Carmine, o.g., lightly hinged, exceptional centering within beautifully balanced margins, fresh radiant rose carmine color, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of three examples of the rose carmine shade to grade as such with none higher; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $6,500). Scott No. 244a  $2,000. ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1893 $4 COLUMBIAN IN THE ROSE CARMINE SHADE. $0 (Image)

1893, $4 Columbian, Rose Carmine, full o.g., centered amid nicely balanced margins, strong radiant color, Very Fine and choice; with 2003 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF 80) and 2005 P.F. certificate as 244a. Scott No. 244a  $2,000. $0 (Image)