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United States Stamps continued...

1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION continued...
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
321 nh 235 image#235, 6c Columbian, a spectacular jumbo-margined mint example that ranks among the finest Six Cent Columbians in existence, possessing margins that are incredibly large and most uncharacteristic of this value, virtually perfectly centered within these impressive borders, brilliantly fresh and crisp, immaculate o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., a superb large-margined gem for the perfectionist; when this striking stamp last appeared at auction in our November 2000 Collector's Series Sale it realized a then record $2,420.00 (including premium), versus its $170.00 catalog value; 1999 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo - a grade that could easily be argued is entirely too conservative for this; SMQ $500.00 as 90 and $1,400.00 as 95); ex-Vreeland. (Image) $210.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
322 nh 235a image#235a, 6c Columbian, the red violet shade, an exquisite mint single possessing numerous extraordinary physical attributes, including being flawlessly centered amid extravagantly large margins, wonderfully rich and luxuriant color on brilliantly white paper, even all of its perforations are unusually long and intact, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem for the most fastidious collector; an absolutely gorgeous example of this distinctive shade, quite likely one of the finest in existence; 2000 and 2006 PF certificates (the latter graded Superb 98; SMQ $3,200.00). (Image) $210.00

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
323 nh 236 image#236, 8c Columbian, an exciting mint single of this value, which is notorious for being found very tightly margined, this particular example boasts margins that are completely out of the ordinary, as they are extravagantly large and perfectly balanced all around, rich luxuriant color and a sharp impression as well, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; the perfect stamp for the collector who has been patiently waiting for a true gem example of an Eight Cent Columbian; 1998 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,150.00 as 95 and $2,650.00 as 98); among the highest graded never hinged Eight Cent Columbians in the PSE population report, with only two other stamps grading higher. (Image) $220.00

SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction
324 nh 237 image#237, 10c Columbian, flawlessly centered within exceptionally wide margins which are most uncommon to this value, intense color in the gray black shade which is actually more difficult to find than the black brown shade (see next lot) in premium condition, plus its impression could not be more deeply etched on pristine paper, immaculate o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., an extremely fine gem for the perfectionist; 2002 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate specifically identifying this as the Gray black shade (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,150.00). (Image) $350.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
325 nh 237 image#237, 10c Columbian, an incredible quality mint example, possessing extraordinarily large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this value, as most Ten Cent Columbians are found tightly margined, marvelously well centered, gorgeous sumptuously rich color in the distinctive blackish brown shade, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; one of the nicest never hinged examples we have offered in quite some time; 2000 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $850.00 as 990 and $2,150.00 as 95). (Image) $350.00

SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction
326 nh 238 image#238, 15c Columbian, a spectacular mint single that would please even the most demanding condition conscious collector, as this stamp's physical attributes are truly remarkable, being fabulously well centered amid lavishly large margins which are entirely atypical of this value, plus its color is especially intense and its impression is truly prooflike on immaculately white paper, unblemished o.g., never hinged, a superb gem; without question the finest mint Fifteen Cent Columbian to come on the market in years; 1992 and 2004 PF certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $3,800.00 as 95 and $8,000.00 as 98); this is the only example in the PSE population report awarded a 95J grade, and only one other has been graded higher. (Image) $750.00

SOLD for $11,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
327 nh 239 image#239, 30c Columbian, brilliantly fresh, strikingly intense rich color and a well incised impression on immaculate paper, flawlessly centered within wide margins, wonderfully even and intact perforations all around, pristine o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., extremely fine; a gorgeous gem that is the epitome of perfection; 2002 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,600.00). (Image) $900.00

SOLD for $4,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
328 og 240 image#240, 50c Columbian, an extraordinarily choice mint example of this value, possessing outstanding overall freshness, with great color and impression on far brighter paper than usual, incredibly well centered within lavishly large margins which are most uncharacteristic, full clean o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine; Fifty Cent Columbians are seldom encountered in this gem condition; 1999 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $950.00). (Image) $600.00

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction
329 og 241 image#241, $1.00 Columbian, an especially handsome mint example of this value which, in our opinion, is the most difficult of all the dollar value Columbians to find in premium condition, being incredibly well centered, with intense "fiery" color and a highly detailed impression, particularly clean full o.g. which has been only very lightly hinged, extremely fine; a lovely original gum One Dollar Columbian; 1994 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,150.00). (Image) $1,200.00

SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction
330 og 242 image#242, $2.00 Columbian, marvelously well centered within wide even margins, sumptuously rich color and impression on bright paper, especially clean full o.g., with just the barest trace of hinging, extremely fine; a remarkably choice and desirable original gum Two Dollar Columbian; 1985 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,250.00). (Image) $1,250.00

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction
331 og 243 image#243, $3.00 Columbian, the mint example offered here is one of the finest centered and margined original gum Three Dollar Columbians in existence, in fact this is the highest graded example by the PSE in their population report, being one of only three to be awarded the coveted 98 grade, featuring extravagantly large and perfectly balanced margins all around, and just as impressive is this stamp's extraordinary overall freshness and brilliance, which few dollar value Columbians still retain, with gorgeous rich color and a razor-sharp impression on immaculately white paper, even its reverse is exceptional, sporting full pristine o.g. which has been very lightly hinged, simply superb; a stunning gem for the finest quality collection; 1998 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $8,800.00). (Image) $1,900.00

SOLD for $14,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
332 og 244 image#244, $4.00 Columbian, a phenomenal mint example boasting spectacular overall eye appeal, with lavish jumbo margins all around and being incredibly well centered within them, gloriously rich crimson lake color and a deeply etched impression on wonderfully fresh paper, unusually intact perforations all around, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; easily among the finest quality original gum Four Dollar Columbians in existence, with this being the only example graded 95J by the PSE (and only one other ranks higher); this striking stamp, when last sold in auction in the 2001 "Rarities of the World" auction conducted by Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc., realized $9,350.00 (including premium); 2000 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $4,600.00 as 95 and $7,750.00 as 98). (Image) $2,600.00

SOLD for $10,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
333 og 245 image#245, $5.00 Columbian, the mint example offered here of this always popular and desirable high value commemorative is one of the most eye-appealing we have ever had the pleasure to offer, as it boasts several uncommonly choice physical characteristics, not the least of which is its seldom seen overall brilliance and freshness, with truly prooflike color and a razor-sharp impression on bright white paper (not the toned paper so often encountered on this value), further enhancing its overall appeal is its virtually perfect centering amid the most lavishly large margins possible, and its reverse is just as impressive, boasting pristine full o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, with just the barest trace of hinging as well; one of the few truly superb original gum examples known; the perfect stamp for the collector assembling their dollar value Columbians one gem stamp at a time; 1988 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $8,800.00 as 95 and $13,600.00 as 98). (Image) $3,000.00

SOLD for $13,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
1894 BUREAU ISSUES
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
334 nh 246 image#246, 1c Ultramarine, striking mint single, featuring extravagantly large and wonderfully well balanced margins all around, bright pastel shade, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1997 and 2006 PF certificates (the latter graded XF 90; SMQ $335.00). (Image) $90.00

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
335 nh 247 image#247, 1c Blue, exceptionally well centered within quite large margins, deep luxuriant color and impression, brilliantly fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 1996 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $620.00), (Image) $225.00

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
336 nh 248 image#248, 2c Pink, Ty. I, a spectacular mint example unlike any other we have seen and certainly unlikely to encounter again, mathematically precise centering amid the most enormous margins possible, brilliant eye-catching color, o.g. (typical "patchy" first Bureau issue gum), n.h., extremely fine; a superb gem for the perfectionist; 1995 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp, as well as a 2006 PF certificate for the single (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $710.00). (Image) $85.00

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction
337 nh 249 image#249, 2c Carmine lake, Ty. I, a gem mint example of this scarce and challenging stamp, possessing virtually perfect centering, with absolutely radiant color in the deepest shade we have ever seen, plus its impression is razor sharp on pristine paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1996 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85 - an inexplicably conservative grade for this select copy; SMQ $760.00). (Image) $525.00

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
338 nh 249 image#249, 2c Carmine lake, Ty. I, a highly desirable bottom sheet-margin plate no. 12 single, extraordinarily well centered amid lavishly large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this stamp, deeply rich color and a well incised impression on bright paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an especially scarce stamp both as a plate number single and in such choice condition; 1999 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $760.00). (Image) $525.00

SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction
339 nh 250 image#250, 2c Carmine, Ty. I, extravagantly large and well balanced margins all around, rich luxuriant color and a strong impression on bright paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an impressively large example; 1998 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $310.00). (Image) $80.00

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction
340 nh 251 image#251, 2c Carmine, Ty. II, an extraordinary quality mint example of this truly scarce and difficult stamp, possessing magnificent centering amid lavishly large margins, strong bright color on fresh paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; easily the largest-margined never hinged example we have ever encountered; 1999 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,750.00); this is the highest grade awarded to date for any mint #251, this being one of only two such never hinged examples in the PSE population report. (Image) $1,100.00

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

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