1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231), plate block of 8, an attractive example of this scarce plate block, o.g., stamps never hinged, hinged in selvage only, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $800
Est. $300-400 (Image)

Scott $800
Est. $300-400

1893, 3¢ Columbian (Scott 232), almost perfectly centered, a premium example, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $140
Est. $80-120 (Image)

Scott $140
Est. $80-120

1893, 4¢ Columbian (Scott 233), beautifully well centered within uncommonly large margins, o.g., very lightly hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $50
Est. $60-80 (Image)

Scott $50
Est. $60-80

1893, 4¢ Columbian (Scott 233), plate block of 6, fresh and well centered throughout, o.g., 4 stamps never hinged; some perf reinforcements in the top row, Very Fine. Scott $950
Est. $500-750 (Image)

Scott $950
Est. $500-750

1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), a lovely example with bright fresh color, o.g., never hinged, almost Very Fine, with photocopy of 2018 P.F. certificate for block. Scott $140
Est. $60-80 (Image)

Scott $140
Est. $60-80

1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), a spectacularly choice example featuring beautiful centering, large margins and a light cancel, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a gem! with 2018 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85. SMQ $260. Scott $175
Est. $200-300 (Image)

Scott $175
Est. $200-300

1893, $2 Columbian (Scott 242), fresh bright color, o.g., lightly hinged, Fine, with 2020 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,050
Est. $400-600 (Image)

Scott $1,050
Est. $400-600

1893, $5 Columbian, plate proof on card (Scott 245P4), perfectly centered within large margins, with bright rich color, Extremely Fine and choice,

A $5 Columbian as regularly issued (Scott 245), NH, with this centering, catalogs $9,500 Scott and $30,000 SMQ. Think of the money you would save by buying this instead - and the impression is finer. Proofs may well be THE bargains of 19th century US philately. Scott $375
Est. $200-300 (Image)

Scott $375
Est. $200-300