1893, 50¢ Columbian, well centered, tied by oval handstamp on registered 1¢ Columbian entire to Zerbst, Germany, purple "Registered, New York P.O., Nov 9, 1893" boxed date stamp and registry etiquette, receiving backstamp, Very Fine. Scott No. 240  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

1893, 50¢ Columbian, o.g., lightly hinged twice, nice centering and margins, strong bold color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2013 P.F. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $625). Scott No. 240  $500. $0 (Image)

1893, 50¢ Columbian, full o.g., strong color and sharp impression, wide margins, Very Fine; with 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 240  $500. $0 (Image)

1893, 50¢ Columbian, o.g., very lightly hinged, nicely centered amid well balanced margins, deep bold color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 240  $500. $0 (Image)

1893, 50¢ Columbian, o.g., attractive centering, strong bold color, Very Fine. Scott No. 240  $500. $0 (Image)

1893, 50¢ Columbian, bottom margin plate number strip of 4 with imprint and letter, o.g., hinge remnants, wide margins, rich deep color, Very Fine. Scott No. 240  $3,500. $0 (Image)