1893, $5 Columbian, o.g., barest trace of hinge, lovely fresh color, well centered with in large margins, an Extremely Fine gem, a very pretty example of this classic commemorative; with 2016 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90). Scott No. 245  $2,400. $0 (Image)

1893, $5 Columbian, bottom margin single with plate number "108", o.g., hinge remnant, well centered amid wide margins, bold color, light corner crease in selvage at bottom right, Very Fine and choice; with 1989 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 245  $2,400. A VERY RARE MINT PLATE NUMBER SINGLE OF THE $5 COLUMBIAN ISSUE. $0 (Image)

1893, $5 Columbian, neat town cancel, perfect centering encompassed by evenly balanced margins, deep rich color and sharp detailed impression, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2009 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. Graded certificates (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $7,000). Scott No. 245  $1,200. A WONDERFULLY CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1893 $5 COLUMBIAN ISSUE. $0 (Image)

1893, $5 Columbian, neat "San Francisco" cds, well centered on bright fresh paper, rich color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a gorgeous stamp with this attractive postmark; with 1977 P.F. certificate and 2016 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 245  $1,200. $0 (Image)