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The Natalee Grace Collection of Used Stamps of the United States, Part Two continued...

Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)

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Lot Description

115

1c-10c Columbian (230-232, 235a, 237). Five stamps, choice centering, several with Jumbo margins, rich colors, neat circular datestamp or duplex cancels, Extremely Fine, since they do not catalogue very much the lower denominations are difficult to find in superior condition, an excellent opportunity to acquire a group of attractive Columbians all at once (Image)

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52.20

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction

116

4c Columbian (233). Beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, radiant color as fresh as the day it was printed, long and even perforations, neat strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $575.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to date and one of only five to achieve this grade (Image)

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9.00

SOLD for $550.00
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117

4c Columbian, Error of Color (233a). Beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, intense color in the darker of the two shades, with three-leafs variety at right, bold strike of duplex datestamp and oval grid numeral cancel

EXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY SOUND AND CENTERED USED COPY OF THIS ERROR IN EXISTENCE. THIS IS BY FAR THE FINEST USED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT COLUMBIAN ERROR OF COLOR. ONLY TWELVE USED EXAMPLES HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED AS GENUINE. ONE OF THE GREAT RARITIES OF USED UNITED STATES PHILATELY AND OF THE POPULAR COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

The 4c Columbian color error was caused by the use of a wrong batch of ink, and spectrographic analysis has shown that the blue inks of the 4c error and 1c Columbian have the same components. Stamps from at least three panes reached collectors, and the few cancelled examples indicate that stamps used by the public came from at least one additional pane. It is likely that a number of full sheets were printed using the wrong ink, and most of the stamps have simply been lost to philately.

Our census of used Scott 233a, illustrated at left and available at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/233a/233a.pdf , contains 13 stamps which at one time have been certified as genuine used examples. One was originally certified as Deep Ultramarine and subsequently received a certificate as the genuine Blue error of color. Another was originally certified as the genuine error of color and received a recent certificate as the Dark Ultramarine sub-shade. The copy offered here is the only one confirmed as sound. Census Nos. 4 and 7 may be sound but have not been seen in many years. Even if they are sound, neither has choice centering. Only the stamp offered here is sound and centered.

Census No. 233a-CAN-01. With 1999 and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85 Jumbo). This is the only graded used example of this issue. Scott Catalogue notes that "No. 233a used is valued with small faults, as almost all examples come thus." (Image)

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16,500.00

SOLD for $40,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

118

5c Columbian (234). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, gorgeous long perforations all around, unobtrusive duplex cancel leaves entire design clearly visible, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $225.00 as 95, $750.00 as 98) (Image)

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9.50

SOLD for $300.00
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119

6c Columbian (235). Intense shade and impression, wide and balanced margins, light strike of oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $300.00), only four have graded higher to date (Image)

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25.00

SOLD for $425.00
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120

8c Columbian (236). Brilliant color, detailed impression, beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins, neat strike of target cancel and also part of circular datestamp at right, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, this was issued to pay the reduced 8c registry fee and was the first 8c denomination ever issued (the 8c 1890-93 Issue, Scott 225, was issued a few weeks later), Brookman notes that it is surprisingly difficult to find a really choice used copy (Image)

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12.00

SOLD for $200.00
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121

15c Columbian (238). Jumbo margins all around, rich color and crisp impression on bright paper, neat strike of boxed handstamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp with an unusual cancel, with 2003 P.F. certificate (Image)

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82.50

SOLD for $375.00
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122

30c Columbian (239). Radiant color and proof-like impression on bright paper, choice centering with Jumbo margins, perfect strike of New York oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp in terms of color, centering, cancel and overall eye appeal, with 1998 P.F. certificate (Image)

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100.00

SOLD for $225.00
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123

50c Columbian (240). Enormous margins, deep rich color on fresh paper, bold strike of oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ $450.00 as 90, $1,200.00 as 95) (Image)

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200.00

SOLD for $425.00
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124

$1.00 Columbian (241). Brilliant color as fresh as the day it was printed, detailed impression, well-struck New York oval registry cancel, phenomenal centering with well-balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT DOLLAR-VALUE COLUMBIANS TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION

With 1995 P.F. certificate (Image)

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675.00

SOLD for $600.00
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125

$2.00 Columbian (242). Perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, radiant color and crisp impression on bright paper, neat strike of circular datestamp at top

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND ONE OF ONLY THREE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.

Used examples of the $2.00 Columbian are difficult to find in high grades. The margins are never Jumbo, and are rarely wide. It is often found with a heavy cancel which obliterates part of the design. The stamp offered here is the exception -- the margins are wide and perfectly balanced, the color is beautiful, the perforations are long and even, and the cancel is well-placed and not too heavy. It is easily the finest we have ever encountered.

With 1994 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ $7,700.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only two others have achieved this grade. (Image)

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675.00

SOLD for $4,500.00
Will close during Public Auction