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U.S. Stamps: Regular Issue Plate Blocks continued...

1893 Columbian Issue continued...
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
1401 235 image1893, Columbian, 6¢ purple (Scott 235), top plate number and imprint strip of 4, o.g., never hinged, without question, the finest known remaining intact strip in the most impressive quality obtainable; a magnificent full wide top plate position with outstanding centering and gleaming bright color; as fresh on the back as it is on the front - with immaculate full gum without a single skip or bend; a perfect "mate" to the 5 cent Columbian strip previously offered, and a true showpiece, Extremely Fine to Superb.
Scott $640 for never hinged singles.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction
1402 235 image1893, Columbian, 6¢ purple (Scott 235), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, exceedingly fresh beautiful wide bottom in Post Office fresh mint condition, Fine.
Scott $2,000.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $750-1,000
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction
1403 235 image1893, Columbian, 6¢ purple (Scott 235), bottom plate block of 8, o.g., lightly hinged, nifty example with wonderful color, with lots of vim and vigor, Fine.
Scott $1,800.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $750-1,000
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction
1404 236 image1893, Columbian, 8¢ magenta (Scott 236), top plate number and imprint strip of 4, o.g., stamps never hinged, hinged in selvage only, impressive top plate position; a desirable strip with vibrant color, Very Fine.
Scott $640 for singles.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $500-750
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
1405 236 image1893, Columbian, 8¢ magenta (Scott 236), block of 20, o.g., never hinged, awesome intact multiple in Post Office fresh condition, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $3,200 for singles.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction
1406 236 image1893, Columbian, 8¢ magenta (Scott 236), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, splendid example that's a true condition rarity - a magnificent full wide top with gleaming fresh color, just like it came from the Post Office in 1893; as impressive as they come, Very Fine.
Scott $1,650.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
1407 236 image1893, Columbian, 8¢ magenta (Scott 236), bottom plate block of 8, o.g., never hinged, lovely rich shade; premium mint plate in an impressive state of preservation, Very Good to Fine.
Scott $2,600.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $750-1,000
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
1408 236 image1893, Columbian, 8¢ magenta (Scott 236), bottom right plate block of 10, o.g., never hinged, an awesome showpiece and a true condition rarity; Post Office fresh multiple in a pristine mint state, Very Fine.
Scott $2,920.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
1409 238 image1893, Columbian, 15¢ dark green (Scott 238), block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged, remarkable color and impression; the left two stamps are particularly handsome top quality examples, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $950.
Estimate $350 - 500. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $350-500
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction
1410 238 image1893, Columbian, 15¢ dark green (Scott 238), bottom plate block of 8, o.g., lightly hinged, incredibly fresh and choice example of this incredibly elusive plate block; this wonderful "fresh to the market" example has sterling fresh color and nice clean gum, and is among the nicest examples available to collectors, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $6,000.
Estimate $3,500 - 5,000. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $3,500-5,000
SOLD for $5,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
1411 239 image1893, Columbian, 30¢ orange brown (Scott 239), bottom plate block of 8, o.g., barest trace of hinge, attractive color and impression; an incredibly fresh and completely sound example of this major rarity that could easily pass as never hinged, as the top four stamp show just a bare suggestion of hinging, Very Good to Fine, approximately 6 plate blocks of 8 are known to exist.
Scott $12,500.
Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $5,000-7,500
SOLD for $7,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
1894-1898 Bureau Issues
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
1412 246 image1894, 1¢ ultramarine (Scott 246), right plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged, marvelous example of this tough plate; incredibly fresh and choice, Very Fine, with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott $500.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $400-600
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction
1413 249 image1894, 2¢ carmine lake, type I (Scott 249), bottom plate number and imprint strip of 3, o.g., lightly hinged, fabulous deep color - the unmistakable lake shade, Fine.
Scott $625.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $300-400
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
1414 / 249 image1894, 2¢ carmine lake, type I (Scott 249), bottom plate block of 6, o.g., top 3 hinge remnants, bottom 3 never hinged, decent example of this exceedingly difficult bureau plate in the carmine lake shade; some perforation separations between positions 5 + 6, otherwise Fine, with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,750.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction
1415 251 image1894, 2¢ carmine, type II (Scott 251), left plate number and imprint strip of 3, o.g., never hinged, incredibly fresh example of this elusive type II strip; with full and unblemished gum in immaculate condition, Fine.
Scott $4,000.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $750-1,000
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
1416 253 image1894, 3¢ purple (Scott 253), top plate number and imprint strip of 3, o.g., stamps never hinged, hinged in selvage only, breathtaking color and impression; a desirable full wide top that hasn't been broken up for never hinged singles, Fine.
Scott $1,150.
Estimate $350 - 500. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $350-500
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction
1417 254 image1894, 4¢ dark brown (Scott 254), bottom plate block of 8, o.g., never hinged (noticeable gum creases), nicely centered example of this terribly elusive unwatermarked bureau issue; extremely pleasing to the eye; seldom seen at public auction; small thin spot in position 2, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $6,100.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction
1418 256 image1894, 6¢ dull brown (Scott 256), block of 4, o.g., hinge remnants (pencil mark on gum of upper left stamp), a most pleasing high quality multiple with exceptional centering and luscious color, Very Fine.
Scott $700.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $400-600
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
1419 264 image1895, 1¢ blue (Scott 264), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, alluring rich color; a lovely top plate position, Fine.
Scott $450.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction
1420 / 266-267 image1895, 2¢ carmine, types II & III (Scott 266-267), combination block of 4, o.g., bottom right stamp is hinged, other three never hinged, left two stamps are the more elusive type II stamps; right two stamps are the more common type III; a gorgeous multiple with outstanding rich color, Fine to Very Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $820 as 2 combo pairs.
Estimate $350 - 500. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $350-500
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

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