**1893 Columbian Issue continued...**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
1401		230	1893, 1¢ Columbian (Scott 230), o.g., never hinged, an exquisite jumbo with deep color and proof-like detail, flawlessly centered on glowing white paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J. SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $650. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 230] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $500-750 Currently Opening at...$250.00 Will close during Public Auction
1402		230	*1893, 1¢ Columbian, Jan. 1, 1893 First Day Cover* (Scott 230), vertical pair tied by "Boston Mass./Jan. 1/5PM/93" First Day duplex cancel on James S. Conant & Co., Designers and Engravers on Wood illustrated corner card cover, used locally; stamps clean, cover with small tear at top center; an exceptionally scarce Jan. 1 First Day Cover, particularly desirable with the corner card, Very Fine, with 1970 A.F.D.C.S. certificate. Scott $20,000. The official First Day of Issue of the Columbian Issue (excluding the 8¢) was Sunday, Jan. 1, 1893, when most post offices were closed; philatelists have long considered Jan. 2 as the accepted alternate First Day of Issue. The only recorded Sunday Columbian covers are franked with the 1¢ (3), 2¢ (5) and two each of the 3¢, 4¢, 5¢ and 10¢. (Image) (Image2)** (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 230] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $3,000-4,000 Currently Opening at...$1,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1403		231	1893, 2¢ Columbian, broken frame line (Scott 231 var.), o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh and mathematically centered, in crisp color with jumbo margins, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J. SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $750 for normal. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 231] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $600-800 Currently Opening at...$300.00 Will close during Public Auction
1404		231	*1893, 2¢ Columbian, First Day Cover* (Scott 231),** clean, deep-colored an fully margined example, tied on cover from Minneapolis to New Gloucester, Maine, by Minneapolis Jan. 2 duplex; includes the original correspondence, datelined Minneapolis Jan. 2, 1893, which begins: "Dear Sir, As I was at the Post Office this mornign they told me that the new stamps had just arrived. I bought a supply, and one of the first I send on this letter to you, thinking that perhaps, as they do not send them to the small offices at first, you might not have seen one. But perhaps before you get this they will get around, for it takes a letter three or four days to get to you from here, it is such a long, long ways."; cover with age toning, neatly opened at right; stamp with natural straight edge at right, the top appearing at first to be a second straight edge, but hints of perforations rubbed smooth due to placement; still an exciting item with charming correspondence, Fine to Very Fine, with 2002 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $4,000. The stamp was issued on Jan. 1, a Sunday, when most post offices were closed. Jan. 2 is thus considered a First Day of Issue as well. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 231] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $2,500-3,500 Currently Opening at...$1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
1405		231 var.	1893, 2¢ Columbian, "broken hat" variety (Scott 231 var.), o.g., never hinged, a striking jumbo with bold, rich color and clearly clipped cap, sound and beautifully centered, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with two 2005 P.F. certificates, one graded VF-XF 85J. SMQ VF-XF 85J; $225 as an "85". Scott $160. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 231 var.] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $200-300 Currently Opening at...$100.00 Will close during Public Auction
1406		232	1893, 3¢ Columbian (Scott 232), o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh with clean impression and superior centering within jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90J. SMQ XF 90J; $375. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 232] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $300-400 Currently Opening at...$150.00 Will close during Public Auction
1407		232	1893, 3¢ Columbian (Scott 232), sharp centering and vivid color, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J. SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $1,150. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 232] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $750-1,000 Currently Opening at...$375.00 Will close during Public Auction
1408		232	1893, 3¢ Columbian (Scott 232), jumbo framed margins, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2006 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $675. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 232] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $400-600 Currently Opening at...$200.00 Will close during Public Auction
1409		233	1893, 4¢ Columbian (Scott 233), o.g., never hinged, striking example with exquisite color and proof-like impression, all on bright white paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $900. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 233] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $500-750 Currently Opening at...$250.00 Will close during Public Auction
1410	O	233	1893, 4¢ Columbian (Scott 233), an appealing jumbo with rich color and strong detail, wonderfully centered and unobtrusively cancelled, Extremely Fine to Superb, only nine stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J. SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $400. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 233] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $350-500 Currently Opening at...$180.00 Will close during Public Auction
1411		233a	1893, 4¢ Columbian, blue color error (Scott 233a), o.g., hinged, a striking stamp (despite its centering) with incredibly deep, dark color and razor-sharp detail; toned, Very Good to Fine, with 1979 P.F. certificate. Scott $18,000. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 233a] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $5,000-7,500 Currently Opening at...$2,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1412		233 var.	1893, 4¢ Columbian, "three-leaf" variety (Scott 233 var.), o.g., never hinged, in fresh color with mathematical centering, the variety at left of the right "4", Extremely Fine to Superb, with 1992 and 2017 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $900 for normal. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 233 var.] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $750-1,000 Currently Opening at...$375.00 Will close during Public Auction
1413		234	1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), o.g., never hinged, pristine with rich color and superior centering; a pretty stamp, Extremely Fine, with 2023 Crowe certificate graded XF 90. SMQ XF 90; $450. Scott $150. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 234] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $300-400 Currently Opening at...$150.00 Will close during Public Auction
1414		234	1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), beautiful flawless appearance, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2022 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $850. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 234] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $500-750 Currently Opening at...$250.00 Will close during Public Auction
1415	O	234	1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), a top-tier stamp with incredibly deep color and mathematical centering, sound with duplex cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2007 P.S.E. and 2011 P.F. certificates, the former graded XF-SUP 95J. SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $500. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 234] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $400-600 Currently Opening at...$200.00 Will close during Public Auction
1416		235	1893, 6¢ Columbian (Scott 235), o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh with rich color and sculptural presentation, sound and bright with near-perfect centering, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2022 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,050. Scott Stamp Values $1,050. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 235] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $600-800 Currently Opening at...$300.00 Will close during Public Auction
1417		235	1893, 6¢ Columbian (Scott 235), o.g., never hinged, a top-notch stamp with bright color and clear impression, sound and wondrously centered on lily-white paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2015 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,050. Scott Stamp Values $1,050. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 235] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $800-1,200 Currently Opening at...$400.00 Will close during Public Auction
1418		235	1893, 6¢ Columbian (Scott 235), on Magnus multicolor two-panel "For the Union/Minnesota" Civil War Patriotic cover (Bischel #3215, Walcott unlisted), tied by "World's Fair Station/Chicago" Expo machine cancel of Oct. 13, 1893; bonus 3¢ (#232) on similar Magnus "Pennsylvania" Patriotic Expo-cancelled Oct. 30; both to Mr. J.A. Pierce of Chicago; usual minor cover soiling, but beautiful multicolor Magnuses, the Minnesota less commonly seen, Fine to Very Fine, Scott value for normal Expo-cancelled covers. Scott $525. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 235] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $300-400 Currently Opening at...$150.00 Will close during Public Auction
1419		235	1893, 6¢ Columbian (Scott 235), block of 4, o.g., never hinged, attractive multiple with strong color and clean impression, nicely centered throughout; small spot of gum disturbance position 2 noted strictly for accuracy, Very Fine. Scott $600 as singles. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 235] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $300-400 Currently Opening at...$150.00 Will close during Public Auction
1420		236	1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), top margin single with "I I" imprint, o.g., never hinged, a gorgeous positional, Post Office fresh with crisp detail in bright color, beautifully balanced amid jumbo margins, Extremely Fine to Superb, only ten stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $2,500. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 236] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,500-2,000 Currently Opening at...$750.00 Will close during Public Auction
1421		236	1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), o.g., never hinged, a lovely jumbo with proof-like presentation, sound and alluring; tiny inclusion in bottom margin imaged but not noted on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine to Superb, only ten stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J. SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $2,500. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 236] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $2,000-3,000 Currently Opening at...$1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1422		237	1893, 10¢ Columbian (Scott 237), o.g., never hinged, crisply printed and sound, with superior centering amid jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90J. SMQ XF 90J; $1,400. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 237] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $800-1,200 Currently Opening at...$400.00 Will close during Public Auction
1423	O	237	1893, 10¢ Columbian (Scott 237), a gem jumbo with alluring color, razor-sharp detail and mathematical centering, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of just two stamps grading thus, with only two higher, in PSE's Population Report, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J. SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $475. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 237] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $350-500 Currently Opening at...$180.00 Will close during Public Auction
1424		238	1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), o.g., never hinged, a nice jumbo, clean and crisp with strong color and solid centering, Very Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate graded VF 80J. SMQ VF 80J; $775. Scott $700. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 238] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $400-600 Currently Opening at...$200.00 Will close during Public Auction
1425	O	238	1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), Post Office fresh with incredibly deep color on bright white paper, sound with New York double-oval Registry cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, only ten stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $750. Scott Stamp Values $825. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 238] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $500-750 Currently Opening at...$250.00 Will close during Public Auction
1426		239	1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh with extreme color depth and crisp lines, neatly centered on like-new paper, Very Fine, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $675. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 239] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $400-600 Currently Opening at...$200.00 Will close during Public Auction
1427		239	1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), top sheet margin horizontal pair with American Bank Note Co. imprint, o.g., never hinged, exceptionally fresh with rich color, overall Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,350+. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 239] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $400-600 Currently Opening at...$200.00 Will close during Public Auction
1428		239	1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), o.g., never hinged, a lovely stamp with radiant color, deep, clean lines, and near-perfect centering; a welcome addition to any collection, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2026 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $2,250. Scott Stamp Values $2,250. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 239] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,500-2,000 Currently Opening at...$750.00 Will close during Public Auction
1429		239	1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), the picture of perfection, flawlessly printed and centered, fresh with rich color, Superb, only seven stamps grade thus, a single 98J higher, in PSE's Population Report, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98. SMQ SUP 98; $1,600. Scott $225. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 239] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,000-1,500 Currently Opening at...$500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1430		239	1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), bottom margin imprint "N" single, o.g., very lightly hinged, Post Office fresh with rich, effusive color, sound in superior centering; a pretty positional, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1980 and 2026 P.F. certificates. Scott $225. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 239] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $200-300 Currently Opening at...$100.00 Will close during Public Auction
1431		239	1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), block of 4, o.g., never hinged, wonderfully fresh with rich, radiant color, sound perforations and attractive centering; natural gum wrinkle position 4 noted for accuracy, Very Fine. Scott $2,700 as singles. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 239] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,500-2,000 Currently Opening at...$750.00 Will close during Public Auction
1432	O	239	1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), as pretty as they come, crisply printed in enticing color, sound with jumbo, balanced margins; Cincinnati double-ring "FLO" cancel does not obscure, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of just three stamps to grade thus, a single 98 higher, in PSE's Population Report, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J. SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $1,300. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 239] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $800-1,200 Currently Opening at...$400.00 Will close during Public Auction
1433		240	1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh with intense color, clean, bright and sound, Fine to Very Fine, with 1991 and 2023 P.F. certificates. Scott $1,400. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 240] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $750-1,000 Currently Opening at...$375.00 Will close during Public Auction
1434		240	1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), Post Office fresh with alluring color and sharp detail (often missing on this stamp), near Very Fine, with 1978 (as part-imprint single, selvage removed but included) and 2026 P.F. certificates. Scott $450. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 240] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $250-350 Currently Opening at...$130.00 Will close during Public Auction
1435	O	240	1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), a simply gorgeous stamp, flawless in all respects, with a light, unobtrusive c.d.s., Superb, a Solo Top of the Pop, the highest-graded used stamp in PSE's Population Report, with 2026 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98. SMQ SUP 98; $2,750. Scott Stamp Values $3,250. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 240] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $1,500-2,000 Currently Opening at...$750.00 Will close during Public Auction
1436	O	240	1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), sound and clean with immense color depth, crisp detail, and mathematical centering; light cork cancel does not detract, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 1987 and 2000 P.F. certificates. Scott $200. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 240] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $350-500 Currently Opening at...$180.00 Will close during Public Auction
1437		241	1893, $1 Columbian (Scott 241), o.g., barest trace of hinge at top center, lovely salmon color, rich color and proof-like impression, Very Fine, a pretty stamp. Scott $1,000 with 2025 P.F. certificate (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 241] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $500-750 Currently Opening at...$250.00 Will close during Public Auction
1438		241	1893, $1 Columbian (Scott 241), slightly disturbed o.g., fresh and bright with intense color and clean impression, sound and nicely centered, Very Fine. Scott $1,000. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 241] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $600-800 Currently Opening at...$300.00 Will close during Public Auction
1439		241	1893, $1 Columbian (Scott 241), evenly glazed o.g., rich color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,000. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 241] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $400-600 Currently Opening at...$200.00 Will close during Public Auction
1440		241	1893, $1 Columbian (Scott 241), partly disturbed o.g., a gem with crisp detail in regal color, all well centered on like-new paper, nearly Very Fine, with 1978 and 2026 P.F. certificates. Scott $1,000. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 241] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census	Estimate $500-750 Currently Opening at...$250.00 Will close during Public Auction

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