1893, Columbian, 8¢ magenta. Neat target cancel, rich vivid color, large well balanced margins and exceptional centering, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful used gem, with 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $250).
Scott No. 236; $12. Scott $12
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Scott $12

1893, Columbian, 15¢ dark green. Tied by "Newark, N.J., Reg" registry oval on registered cover with printed Gartner & Co., Patent Solicitors corner card to London, England, purple "Registered, Jan 12 1893, Newark N.J." three-line postmark, New York (1.14) transit backstamp and New York "City" registry label (FX-NY1b) label affixed, red London (1.23) arrival, Very Fine and choice, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 238; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

THIS IS THE EARLIEST RECORDED ON COVER USE OF THE 15¢ COLUMBIAN.

The 15¢ Columbian is not present on any first day covers. This is from a new find, predating the earliest documented use in Scott of Jan. 26th 1893. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

1893, Columbian, 50¢ slate blue. O.g., never hinged, choice centering and beautifully balanced margins, deep color, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2002 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 240; $1,450. Scott $1,450
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Scott $1,450

1893, Columbian, $5 black. Choice centering with strong impression and color, cancelled by neat New York Registry oval, Extremely Fine, a choice used example of this classic commemorative, with 1984 and 2016 P.F. certificates, the later Graded (XF 90, SSV $3,000).
Scott No. 245; $1,200. Scott $1,200
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Scott $1,200