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**1893 Columbian Issue, 1c thru 30c (Scott 230-239) continued...**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
1811		4c Columbian, Error of Color (233a). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, centered to left with perfs barely touching frame, other sides wide margins FRESH AND FINE. ONE OF THE FEW AVAILABLE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 4-CENT COLUMBIAN ERROR OF COLOR. 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 two panes reached collectors, and the few cancelled examples indicate that stamps used by the public came from additional panes. 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. With 1967 P.F. certificate for block of four. With 2002 P.S.E. certificate for pair. We have offered only six other Mint N.H. examples since keeping computerized records, including another stamp from the block that yielded this example (the other ex Hoffman, Sale 956, lot 229). (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	32,500.00 SOLD for $6,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
1812		5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., detailed impression, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,100.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	180.00 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
1813		5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., beautifully centered with choice margins, color and impression on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,100.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	165.00 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
1814		5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., beautifully centered, strong color and clear impression, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $600.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	180.00 SOLD for $275.00 Will close during Public Auction
1815		5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H., choice wide margins, wonderful deep rich color and detailed impression, Extremely Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	165.00 SOLD for $190.00 Will close during Public Auction
1816		5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H. block of four with selvage at left, intense shade and proof-like impression, fresh and Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	720.00 SOLD for $100.00 Will close during Public Auction
1817		6c Red Violet, Columbian (235a). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem example of this shade variety, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $975.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	165.00 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
1818		6c-8c Columbian (235-236). Blocks of four, original gum, three and two stamps Mint N.H. respectively, 6c with bottom "Z" selvage, fresh and Fine-Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	985.00 SOLD for $225.00 Will close during Public Auction
1819		6c Columbian (235). Block of four, top pair Mint N.H., bottom pair barely hinged, bright color, nice centering throughout, natural inclusion bottom right stamp is not visible on an album page, Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	440.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
1820		6c Columbian (235). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 104 and letter "Z" block of eight, radiant color, fresh and Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	3,600.00 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
1821		6c Columbian (235). Bottom imprint, plate no. 104 and letter "Z" block of eight, original gum, barely hinged, brilliant color, few expertly rejoined perf separations, appears Extremely Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,150.00 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction

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