Sale No: 362
Lot No:123
Symbol:Cat No:230

1893, 1¢ Columbian (230), original gum never hinged, superb centering within truly mammoth margins, gorgeous deep color on the whitest of paper. Superb. SSV $1,450 for a 98 (SMQ $1,900).
Scott $32

A SIMPLY MAGNIFICENT MINT SINGLE OF THE 1¢ COLUMBIAN, AND AT A 98J IT IS THE HIGHEST GRADED BY BOTH HOUSES. THERE ARE NO 100S.

Expertization: with 1995, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded SUP 98J. US$0 (Image)

Scott $32

Sale No: 362
Lot No:124
Symbol:Cat No:232

1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), right sheet margin single, original gum never hinged, outstanding centering within perfectly balanced margins, bright color, post office fresh, a pristine gem. Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,150.
Scott $97

Expertization: with 1986 P.F. certificate and 2021 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF-SUP 95J (note from PSE saying "faults in selvage do not affect grade" [faults are minor]). US$0 (Image)

Scott $97

Sale No: 362
Lot No:125
Symbol:Cat No:232

1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), original gum never hinged, outstanding centering, post office fresh. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $675.
Scott $97

Expertization: with 2006 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $97

Sale No: 362
Lot No:126
Symbol:Cat No:235

1893, 6¢ Columbian (235), original gum virtually imaginary tiny spot of hinging, perfectly centered, gorgeous color, razor sharp impression. Extremely Fine, lovely stamp. SMQ $400.
Scott $140

Expertization: with 1992 "Genuine" (implying never hinged) P.F. certificate and 2021 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF-SUP 95J. US$0 (Image)

Scott $140

Sale No: 362
Lot No:127
Symbol:Cat No:236

1893, 8¢ Columbian (236), original gum never hinged, perfectly centered, prooflike color and impression. Choice Extremely Fine in every detail. SMQ $1,500.
Scott $140

Expertization: with 2002 P.F. certificate and 2021 P.S.E certificate, the latter graded XF-SUP 95. US$0 (Image)

Scott $140

Sale No: 362
Lot No:128
Symbol:Cat No:237

1893, 10¢ Columbian (237), block of four. Original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, bright and fresh. Very Fine.
Scott $1,000 as singles US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,000 as singles

Sale No: 362
Lot No:129
Symbol:Cat No:238

1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, brilliant color. Extremely Fine. SSV $6,000 (SMQ $5,250).
Scott $600

AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER HINGED 15¢ COLUMBIAN.

Expertization: with 2021 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. US$0 (Image)

Scott $600

Sale No: 362
Lot No:130
Symbol:Cat No:238

1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), original gum never hinged, choice centering, brilliant color on crisp white paper. Extremely Fine and deserving a bit higher grade in our opinion. SSV $850 (SMQ $875).
Scott $600

Expertization: with 1986, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85. US$0 (Image)

Scott $600

Sale No: 362
Lot No:131
Symbol:Cat No:239

1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), original gum lightly hinged, perfectly centered, rich color. Fresh, an Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $225

Expertization: with 1988 P.F. certificate for block. US$0 (Image)

Scott $225

Sale No: 362
Lot No:132
Symbol:Cat No:239

1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), original gum imperceptible hinge (if at all). Fresh Extremely Fine, lovely stamp. SSV $400 (SMQ $400).
Scott $225

Expertization: with 2021 P.F. certificate graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $225

Sale No: 362
Lot No:133
Symbol:Cat No:240

1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), original gum never hinged, flawless centering within wide balanced margins, rich color, paper slightly aged. mentioned for accuracy and not noted in certificates. Extremely Fine. SSV $38,500 (SMQ $38,500).
Scott $1,300

THE HIGHEST GRADED AND ONLY EXAMPLE BY THE PF, THERE IS ONE 98 AND ONE 100 BY THE PSE.

Expertization: with 1992, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded SUP 98. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,300

Sale No: 362
Lot No:134
Symbol:Cat No:241

1893, $1 Columbian (241), original gum hinge remnant, choice centering, lovely rich color. Extremely Fine, only three higher (98). SMQ $3,750.
Scott $1,000

AN EXCEPTIONALLY ATTRACTIVE $1.00 COLUMBIAN.

Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,000

Sale No: 362
Lot No:135
Symbol:Cat No:241

1893, $1 Columbian (241), original gum virtually invisible traces of hinging, choice centering, vibrant deep color. Extremely Fine, beautiful stamp. SSV $1,500 (SMQ $1,600).
Scott $1,000

Expertization: with 1995, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,000

Sale No: 362
Lot No:136
Symbol:Cat No:241

1893, $1 Columbian (241), tied on small piece by perfect strike "World's Fair Station Chicago Sept 14, 1893". The stamp is very well centered and fresh with rich color. Extremely Fine.
Scott $525

AN ABSOLUTELY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF A $1.00 COLUMBIAN WITH THE EXPO CANCEL.

Expertization: with 1981, 1999 P.F. certificates.

Provenance: Puliafito, Bowman US$0 (Image)

Scott $525

Sale No: 362
Lot No:137
Symbol:Cat No:242

1893, $2 Columbian (242), original gum lightly hinged, perfectly centered, radiant deep color, bright paper. Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,750.
Scott $1,050

Expertization: with 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,050

1893, $2 Columbian (242), excellent centering, bright color. Light unobtrusive cancel. Extremely Fine, choice. SSV $1,050 (SMQ $1,150).
Scott $525

Expertization: with 2000, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $525

Sale No: 362
Lot No:140
Symbol:Cat No:243

1893, $3 Columbian (243), original gum small hinge remnant, pretty pastel shade, outstanding centering. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine. SSV $4,500 (SMQ $4,800).
Scott $1,400

A MARVELOUS $3.00 COLUMBIAN WITH GREAT EYE APPEAL.

Expertization: with 1984, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,400

1893, $3 Columbian (243), beautifully centered, radiant color. Neat target cancels confined to upper right and lower right corners. Extremely Fine, a lovely used gem.
Scott $775

Expertization: with 1983, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)

Scott $775

Sale No: 362
Lot No:142
Symbol:Cat No:244

1893, $4 Columbian (244), original gum, well centered, luminous color. Fresh Very Fine, pretty stamp.
Scott $2,000

Expertization: with 1986 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,000

1893, $5 Columbian (245), choice centering within huge margins, intense color and sharp impression, crisp white paper. Neat town postmark confined to the lower right corner. Extremely Fine. SMQ unpriced for 90J, $2,850 for regular 90.
Scott $1,175

A WONDERFUL, VISUALLY STRIKING USED SINGLE.

Expertization: with 1990, 2021 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded XF 90J. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,175

1893, $5 Columbian (245), near perfect centering, exceptionally fresh color and paper. Target cancel confined to one corner. Slight creases absolutely invisible except when flashes after dipping. Superb appearance.
Scott $1,175

Expertization: with 1986 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,175