The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Stamps and Covers continued...

**1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
3521		1c-15c Columbian (230-232, 235-239). Used singles, mostly with wide margins and superior centering, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, several graded including 1c (95), 3c (95J), 8c (90), additional 8c (80, tiny corner crease) and 30c (P.S.E. 90J, P.F. 85) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 258.70 SOLD for $365.00 Will close during Public Auction
3522		1c-30c Columbian (230-239). Blocks of four, including three 10c blocks (shade variety) and extra 3c block of 15 on piece (possibly largest known multiple), range of cancels including registry, target and duplex, some flaws and perf separations to be found but overall Fine appearing and unusual group of used blocks (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 2,704.00 SOLD for $1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
3523		1c-15c Columbian (230-233, 235-238). Group of single franking covers, including two 3c, one with illustrated Gettysburg commemorative design, 4c and 6c on hotel corner card, 15c on registered oil heater company corner card (faulty), some flaws and wear, overall Fine or appear so Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 200-300 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
3524		1c Columbian (230). Top imprint, plate no. 151 and letter "M M" block of eight, original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, faint natural gum bends, Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 725.00 SOLD for $225.00 Will close during Public Auction
3525		1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H. top imprint, plate no. 163 and letter "O O" block of eight, deep rich color, choice centering, fresh and Very Fine-Extremely Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 1,050.00 SOLD for $225.00 Will close during Public Auction
3526		1c Columbian (230). Pane of 100 with selvage at sides and two imprint and plate nos. at top, original gum, both plates lightly hinged, approximately half of the stamps Mint N.H., few flaws as often found in large multiples including few perf separations expertly reinforced, tear in selvage at top and small thin spot away from the plate blocks, Fine-Very Fine, scarce pane of the 1c Columbian Issue, Scott Retail approximately (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 3,989.00 SOLD for $1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
3527		2c Columbian (231). Top imprint, plate no. 188 and letter "T T" block of eight, original gum, few small h.r., perf separations sensibly but significantly reinforced at center, light natural gum bend, Very Fine appearance (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 850.00 SOLD for $275.00 Will close during Public Auction
3528		3c Columbian (232). Bottom imprint, plate no. 56 and letter "L" block of eight, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine and choice, an attractive plate block (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 1,175.00 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
3529		4c Columbian (233). Top imprint, plate no. 16 and letter "D" block of eight, original gum, barely hinged, deep shade and detailed impression, fresh and Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 1,800.00 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
3530		4c Columbian (233). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 16 and letter "D" block of eight, rich color, fresh and Fine-Very Fine Mint N.H. plate block (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 3,250.00 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
3531		4c Columbian (233). Vivid color, wide and beautifully balanced margins, neat strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Kirke, with 2012 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $575.00), only three others share this grade and only five have graded higher (all at 98J) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 9.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction

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