Sale No: 747
Lot No:565
Symbol:Cat No:234

1893, Columbian, 5¢ chocolate (Scott 234), on well-travelled cover addressed to London and forwarded to Rothenburg, Bavaria; the stamp tied by Cincinnati AUG 11 96 duplex; next-day New York transit, red London (AU 20) and black Rothenburg (23.8) receivers on back, black London (21 AU) departure stamp additionally on front; cover and stamp toned, the cover's backflap torn horizontally through Rothenburg receiver on opening, Fine, a nice solo foreign usage. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

1893, Columbians, 1¢ to $5 complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 230P4-245P4); $1 and $4 slightly faded, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $2,110
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $2,110
Suggested Bid $750-1

1893, Columbians, 1¢ to $5 complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 230P4-245P4), beautiful set, each with four clear margins of card; a couple lightly toned or aged; all previously hinged but without damage to card, Fine to Very Fine, an easy way to get a full set of Columbians.
Scott $2,110
Suggested Bid $800-1,200 (Image)

Scott $2,110
Suggested Bid $800-1

Sale No: 747
Lot No:740
Symbol:Cat No:230

1893, Columbian, 1¢ deep blue (Scott 230), bottom margin single with "M M", o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh, immaculately printed on blazing white paper, Superb, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 98.
SMQ SUP 98; $1,100.
Scott $33
Suggested Bid $800-1,000 (Image)

Scott $33
Suggested Bid $800-1,00

Sale No: 747
Lot No:741
Symbol:Cat No:230-231

1893, Columbians, 1¢ and 2¢ (Scott 230-231), blocks of 8 and 10 respectively, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine a few very fine plus.
Scott $570
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $570
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 747
Lot No:742
Symbol:Cat No:232

1893, Columbian, 3¢ green (Scott 232), block of 4, immaculate "P.O. fresh" o.g., never hinged, crisp sharpness of detail in impression and color, top stamps quite nice, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $390
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $390
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 747
Lot No:743
Symbol:Cat No:233

1893, Columbian, 4¢ ultramarine (Scott 233), o.g., never hinged, in clean color and with commanding detail; Post Office fresh, Extremely Fine, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $140
Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Scott $140
Suggested Bid $350-500

Sale No: 747
Lot No:744
Symbol:Cat No:233

1893, Columbian, 4¢ ultramarine (Scott 233), o.g., never hinged, in lovely color and with clean detail and nicely balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 90.
SMQ XF 90; $350.
Scott $140
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $140
Suggested Bid $250-350

Sale No: 747
Lot No:745
Symbol:Cat No:234

1893, Columbian, 5¢ chocolate (Scott 234), o.g., never hinged, a glorious stamp, with sensational color, detail and centering, Post Office fresh in every respect, Superb, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 98.
SMQ SUP 98; $2,500.
Scott $140
Suggested Bid $2,000-2,500 (Image)

Scott $140
Suggested Bid $2,000-2

Sale No: 747
Lot No:746
Symbol:Cat No:234

1893, Columbian, 5¢ chocolate (Scott 234), o.g., never hinged, rich color and sharply detailed impression within lovely balanced margins, Extremely Fine to Superb, P.S.E. encapsulated, graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $900.
Scott $140
Suggested Bid $750-900 (Image)

Scott $140
Suggested Bid $750-900

Sale No: 747
Lot No:747
Symbol:Cat No:234

1893, Columbian, 5¢ chocolate (Scott 234), o.g., never hinged, a magnificent example with stupendous color and razor-sharp impression; fresh with well-balanced margins; short corner perforation at bottom right, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2002 and 2020 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $250.
Scott $140
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $140
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 747
Lot No:748
Symbol:Cat No:235

1893, Columbian, 6¢ purple (Scott 235), o.g., hinged, in rich color (slightly dark shade), on fresh paper with three perfectly balanced margins, the fourth larger; slightly rounded corner perforation at lower right, Extremely Fine jumbo appearance, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate as #236 (but picturing this stamp).
Scott $50
Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Scott $50
Suggested Bid $150-200

Sale No: 747
Lot No:749
Symbol:Cat No:235

1893, Columbian, 6¢ purple (Scott 235), bottom margin imprint and plate number 104 strip of 4, o.g., never hinged, bright color and sharp impression highlight this lovely position piece, Very Fine and choice.
Scott $560+
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $560+
Suggested Bid $250-35

Sale No: 747
Lot No:750
Symbol:Cat No:236

1893, Columbian, 8¢ magenta (Scott 236), o.g., very lightly hinged, a stunner with the most luxuriant color imaginable, perfectly printed and centered, Extremely Fine to Superb, a glorious stamp, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,500.
Scott $48
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $48
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,

Sale No: 747
Lot No:751
Symbol:Cat No:238

1893, Columbian, 15¢ dark green (Scott 238), o.g., lightly hinged, freshness of color and impression within nicely even margins, Extremely Fine to Superb, P.S.E. encapsulated, graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $675. Suggested Bid $500-700 (Image)

Suggested Bid $500-700

Sale No: 747
Lot No:752
Symbol:Cat No:238

1893, Columbian, 15¢ dark green (Scott 238), o.g., never hinged, a grand stamp with profound color and snow-white paper with solid margins all around; fresh and sound, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2013 and 2020 P.F. certificates.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $500-750

Sale No: 747
Lot No:753
Symbol:Cat No:238

1893, Columbian, 15¢ dark green (Scott 238), o.g., previously hinged, with rich color and sharp detail set amidst oversized, nicely balanced margins; tiny thin, Very Fine+.
Scott $200
Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Scott $200
Suggested Bid $150-200

1893, Columbian, 15¢ dark green (Scott 238), light postmark, bright rich radiant color and impression within large oversized margins, Extremely Fine, P.S.E. encapsulated, graded XF 90J.
SMQ XF 90J; $500. Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Suggested Bid $350-500

Sale No: 747
Lot No:755
Symbol:Cat No:241

1893, Columbian, $1 salmon (Scott 241), block of 4, o.g., previously hinged, fiery rich eye-arresting color and impression within lovely balanced borders, Very Fine, a beauty to-be-held.
Scott $4,500
Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Scott $4,500
Suggested Bid $2,000

1893, Columbian, $1 salmon (Scott 241), a great dollar value, with regal color and solid detail, fresh with a World's Fair Station July 21 duplex cancel; tiny thin at bottom at seventh perforation from left, a pretty stamp, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $525
Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Scott $525
Suggested Bid $350-500

Sale No: 747
Lot No:757
Symbol:(Cat No:242-245, 290(2), 292

1893-98, Columbians $2 - $5, and 50¢ - $1 Trans Mississippi (Scott 242-245, 290(2), 292), adhered to original black elbe stockcard as purchased from H.E. harris in the 1950s, incredible freshness in colors and impressions, the Columbiians each a top margin single the $5 a top left corner margin single; the $4 shows some evidence of corner bends, well centered and possessing the bright freshness otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $5,375 as no gum
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Scott $5,375 as no gum
Suggested

Sale No: 747
Lot No:758
Symbol:Cat No:243

1893, Columbian, $3 yellow green (Scott 243), o.g., very lightly hinged, Post Office fresh with wonderful color and sharp detail; paper fresh and sound, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2001 and 2020 P.F. certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $1,700.
Scott $1,350
Suggested Bid $1,200-1,500 (Image)

Scott $1,350
Suggested Bid $1,200

Sale No: 747
Lot No:759
Symbol:(Cat No:243

1893, Columbian, $3 yellow green (Scott 243), unused without gum, clean with deep color and sharp lines, Very Fine, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $675
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $675
Suggested Bid $400-600

Sale No: 747
Lot No:760
Symbol:Cat No:244

1893, Columbian, $4 crimson lake (Scott 244), o.g., previously hinged, Post Office fresh with expansive color and clean lines, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a lovely dollar-value Columbian, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $2,600.
Scott $2,000
Suggested Bid $2,500-3,000 (Image)

Scott $2,000
Suggested Bid $2,500

Sale No: 747
Lot No:761
Symbol:Cat No:244

1893, Columbian, $4 crimson lake (Scott 244), disturbed o.g. from adherence to mount, ridiculously fresh color and impression within virtualy perfect margins; tiny gum thins and light vertical crease, attractive Very Fine appearance, with orignal sales sheet from Edson Fifield auction sale in 1961.
Scott $2,000
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $2,000
Suggested Bid $500-7