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The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Issues continued...

1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245) continued...
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
827 og Image$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, small h.r., brilliant color and remarkably detailed impression, perfectly centered, long and full perforations all around

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED IN ANY CATEGORY.

According to Brookman, only 55,050 copies of the $1.00 Columbian were issued. It was sold out before all of the other dollar values, probably because it was the most affordable of the dollar-value stamps. Speculation soon drove the price to $5.00 but it soon fell again, to about $1.50.

The theme of the stamp, Isabella pledging her jewels to finance Columbus's voyage, is known to most fifth-grade students who study the voyage of Columbus. However, the offer was never accepted, as financing was found elsewhere.

Ex Merlin. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $8,100.00). This is the highest grade awarded in any category (the highest Mint N.H. and used grades are 95). Only one other original gum stamp has graded 98. (Image)

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$ 1,100.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
828 og Image$2.00 Columbian (242). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, outstanding centering with wide margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

Ex Merlin. With 2000 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,000.00). Only three have graded higher. (Image)

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$ 1,150.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
829 og Image$2.00 Columbian (242). Original gum, paper h.r. and adherences on gum, rich color, beautifully balanced margins, small thin spot at left, appears Extremely Fine, with clear 1970 A.P.S. certificate (Image)

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$ 1,150.00

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction
830 og Image$3.00 Columbian (243). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A DAZZLING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.

With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $8,600.00). Only one has graded higher and four others share this grade. (Image)

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$ 1,600.00

SOLD for $6,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
831 og Image$4.00 Columbian (244). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations all around

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $4.00 COLUMBIAN, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.

Ex Killien and Merlin. With 2000 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $6,300.00 as 95, $13,500.00 as 98). Only one has graded higher (at 98) and one other shares this grade. (Image)

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$ 2,100.00

SOLD for $6,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
832 og Image$4.00 Rose Carmine, Columbian (244). Original gum, lightly hinged, pale shade, choice centering with wide margins

VERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $4.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE IN THE ROSE CARMINE SHADE.

With 1993 P.F. certificate (Image)

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$ 2,100.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction
833 ng Image$5.00 Columbian (245). Unused (regummed), gorgeous centering, deep shade, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (RG, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,200.00) (Image)

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$ 1,250.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

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