1893, Columbian, 2¢ brown violet, "broken hat" variety. O.g., never hinged, beautifully centered within well balanced oversized margins, rich brilliant color and exceptional freshness, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, a wonderful gem, rarely encountered in exceptional jumbo condition, with 1988 P.F. and 2013 P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter Graded (95J, SSV $850 for 95 and $3,000 for 98).
Scott No. 231 var.; $160. Scott $160
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Scott $160

1893, Columbian, 3¢ green. O.g., never hinged, precision centering amid wide margins, rich vivid color and Post Office fresh, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, with 2002 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $900).
Scott No. 232; $98. Scott $98
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Scott $98

1893, Columbian, 3¢ green. Bottom margin plate block of 8 with plate number 56 and imprint, full never hinged o.g., rich color, well centered throughout, an Extremely Fine gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 232; $2,100.

A CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 3¢ COLUMBIAN WHICH IS CERTAINLY THE FINEST KNOWN.

A scarce plate block with such choice centering and in such pristine condition. Scott $2,100
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Scott $2,100

1893, Columbian, 5¢ chocolate. O.g., never hinged, precise centering with evenly balanced oversized margins, rich vivid color and exceptional freshness, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, an exceptional wide margin gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $1,500).
Scott No. 234; $140. Scott $140
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Scott $140

1893, Columbian, 6¢ purple. O.g., never hinged, bold color, evenly balanced margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine to Superb, an attractive never hinged gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $900).
Scott No. 235; $140. Scott $140
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Scott $140

1893, Columbian, 10¢ black brown. O.g., never hinged, large beautifully balanced margins and precis centering, deep bold color and particularly fresh, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful never hinged gem, with 2016 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (95, SSV $1,650).
Scott No. 237; $250. Scott $250
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Scott $250

1893, Columbian, 15¢ dark green. O.g., never hinged, precision centering amid beautifully balance margins, rich vibrant color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a truly wonderful and rare never hinged example in this gem condition, with only eight examples to receive this graded and only eight graded higher, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $5,000).
Scott No. 238; $600.

ONE OF THE FINEST NEVER HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 15¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE. Scott $600
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Scott $600

1893, Columbian, $3 yellow green. O.g., never hinged, balanced margins and exceptional centering, rich bright color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine, beautiful and Post Office fresh, with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (85, SSV $7,250).
Scott No. 243; $4,250. Scott $4,250
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Scott $4,250

1893, Columbian, $4 crimson lake. O.g., fairly lightly hinging, choice centering and margins, strong bright crimson lake color, Extremely Fine, a choice mint Columbian high value, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 244; $2,000. Scott $2,000
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Scott $2,000

1893, Columbian, $4 rose carmine. Face free target cancel neatly struck at top center, evenly balanced margins all around and design perfectly centered, radiant pastel-like color, a Superb gem, a truly magnificent Columbian high value, this being one of only two examples to receive this grade with none higher, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SSV $13,500).
Scott No. 244a; $950.

A PHENOMENAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE $4 COLUMBIAN ISSUE - REGARDED AS THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLE EXTANT.

A search of both the P.F. Certificate Search and the P.S.E. Population Report reveals only one used $4 Columbian receiving a 95 grade by the P.F. and twelve by the P.S.E. with an additional example receiving a 95J. Scott $950
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Scott $950

1893, Columbian, $4 crimson lake. Neat oval cancel, well balanced margins and choice centering, rich color, Extremely Fine, a choice used Columbian high value, with 2009 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 244; $950. Scott $950
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Scott $950

1893, Columbian, $5 black. Neat unobtrusive face-free target cancel, exceptional centering amid large well balanced margins, bold color and crisp detailed impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful used high value gem, with only two graded higher at 98, with 1980 P.F., 2003 and 2015 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $6,750).
Scott No. 245; $1,150.

ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE $5 COLUMBIAN HIGH VALUE. Scott $1,150
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Scott $1,150

1893, Columbian, $5 black. New York boxed handstamp cancel, large well balanced margins and choice centering, bold color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine and choice, an attractive used example of the $5 Columbian high value, with 2018 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90, SSV $2,200).
Scott No. 245; $1,150. Scott $1,150
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Scott $1,150

1893, Columbian, $5 black. Tied on piece by neat 1893 "World's Fair Sta., Chicago, Ill." duplex cancel (stamp lifted and placed back), deep rich color, Very Fine and attractive, a lovely exposition usage, with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 245; $1,150. Scott $1,150
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Scott $1,150