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1893, Columbians complete, large die proofs, die sunk on card
(Scott ...more 1893, Columbians complete, large die proofs, die sunk on card (Scott 230P1-245P1), as fresh as one could hope for, each in exquisite color and razor-sharp detail, with die number (C-261 to C-266, C-302, C267 to C275) and American Bank Note Company imprint below; India (74 x 63mm) die-sunk on 182 x 150mm card, Very Fine, a stellar group for the Columbian enthusiast.
Scott $15,750.
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1893, Columbians complete, plate proofs on card (Scott
230P4-245P4), ...more 1893, Columbians complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 230P4-245P4), each with fresh color and crisp detail, most with full, balanced margins; a couple with small toned spots, still Very Fine overall.
Scott $2,110.
1893, Columbians complete, plate proofs on card (Scott
230P4-245P4), ...more 1893, Columbians complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 230P4-245P4), with solid colors and impressions (the 8¢ a real attention-grabber); each toned to varying degrees, Fine to Very Fine, a great opportunity for the savvy buyer.
Scott $2,110.
1893, 1¢-4¢ & 6¢-$5 Columbians (Scott 230-233, 235-245),
also ...more 1893, 1¢-4¢ & 6¢-$5 Columbians (Scott 230-233, 235-245), also includes 2¢ with broken hat, 30¢ with partial imprint in top selvage, 1¢-4¢, 6¢, 8¢ and 30¢ o.g. never hinged, 10¢, 15¢, 50¢, $1, $4 & $5 o.g., previously hinged, $2 large part o.g., $3 unused without gum, stunning colors, $4 and $5 with faults, Very Fine group, fully imaged online, $5 with 2011 Weiss certificate.
Scott $9,681.
1893, 1¢ Columbian (Scott 230), top margin plate No. 152
block of 8 ...more 1893, 1¢ Columbian (Scott 230), top margin plate No. 152 block of 8 with imprint and "M M", o.g., never hinged, a lovely plate with clean impression in pastel color; light crease in selvage only not affecting stamps, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,000.
1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231), top margin plate No. 154
block of 8 ...more 1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231), top margin plate No. 154 block of 8 with imprint and "N N", o.g., never hinged, absolutely pristine with rich color and appealing centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,100.
1893, 2¢ Columbian, broken hat variety (Scott 231 var),
o.g., never ...more 1893, 2¢ Columbian, broken hat variety (Scott 231 var), o.g., never hinged, deep rich color and a proof quality impression, remarkably well centered with wide margins, post-office fresh, Extremely Fine.
Scott $160.
1893, 3¢ Columbian (Scott 232), bottom margin plate No. 76
block of ...more 1893, 3¢ Columbian (Scott 232), bottom margin plate No. 76 block of 8 with imprint and "R", o.g., never hinged, an exquisite example, Post Office fresh with deep color and bold detail, sound with exceptional centering and wide selvage, Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,000.
1893, 4¢ Columbian (Scott 233), monumental margins on all
sides, ...more 1893, 4¢ Columbian (Scott 233), monumental margins on all sides, o.g., never hinged; natural gum bend at upper right, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90J.
SMQ XF 90J; $550.
1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), o.g., never hinged,
attractive jumbo ...more 1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), o.g., never hinged, attractive jumbo with bold color and crisp detail, all on like-new paper, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2024 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85 J.
SMQ VF-XF 85J; $375.
Scott $150.
1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), spotless post-office
freshness, ...more 1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), spotless post-office freshness, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $850.
1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), o.g., never hinged, a
stunning jumbo ...more 1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), o.g., never hinged, a stunning jumbo with clean impression in clear color, sound with precision centering, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $1,600.
1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), top margin plate No. 6 block
of 8 ...more 1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), top margin plate No. 6 block of 8 with imprint and "B", o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh with full top margin, rich color and pristine gum, Extremely Fine.
Scott $4,700.
1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), block of 4, o.g., never
hinged, deep ...more 1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), block of 4, o.g., never hinged, deep rich color on fresh paper, pristine original gum, Choice Very Finewith the top right stamp an Extremely Fine-Superb stamp.
Scott $600.
1893, 6¢ Columbian (Scott 235), o.g., never hinged,
wondrously fresh ...more 1893, 6¢ Columbian (Scott 235), o.g., never hinged, wondrously fresh with cool, crisp color on glowing white paper, sound with exceptional centering, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,050.
Scott $150.
1893, 6¢ Columbian (Scott 235), bottom margin plate No. 104
block of ...more 1893, 6¢ Columbian (Scott 235), bottom margin plate No. 104 block of 8 with imprint and "Z", o.g., never hinged, sound with luxuriant color, crisp detail, and superior centering throughout, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $3,400.
1893, 6¢ Columbian (Scott 235), Crisp clear detail, double
oval ...more 1893, 6¢ Columbian (Scott 235), Crisp clear detail, double oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2024 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $300.
1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), eye-catching centering and
bold ...more 1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), eye-catching centering and bold tone, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J.
SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $2,500.
1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), top right plate No. 133
block of 10 ...more 1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), top right plate No. 133 block of 10 with imprint and "I I", o.g., stamps never hinged, hinged in ungummed selvage only (reinforcing edge separations), fresh with luxuriant color, clean impression, and appealing centering, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $2,980.
1893, 10¢ Columbian (Scott 237), bottom margin plate No. 100
block ...more 1893, 10¢ Columbian (Scott 237), bottom margin plate No. 100 block of 8 with imprint and "Y", o.g., never hinged, fresh with bold detail in deep color; two inclusions in selvage, several rubbed perforations at top, Fine.
Scott $8,000.
1893, 10¢ Columbian, gray black (Scott 237 var.), wide top
margin ...more 1893, 10¢ Columbian, gray black (Scott 237 var.), wide top margin plate No. 99 block of 10 with imprint and "Y", o.g., never hinged, an immaculate over-sized plate with razor-sharp detail in appealing color, Fine.
Scott $8,530 as plate & singles.
1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), plate #38 and partial
imprint pair, ...more 1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), plate #38 and partial imprint pair, o.g., never hinged, dark color on bright white paper with full even perforations all around, Choice Very Fine.
Scott $1,400 as 2 typical singles.
1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), o.g., never hinged, in deep
color, ...more 1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), o.g., never hinged, in deep color, well centered and fresh, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2025 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $875.
Scott $700.
1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), museum-fresh example, o.g.,
never ...more 1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), museum-fresh example, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2011 P.S.E. and 2012 P.F. certificates, each graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $2,250.
1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), o.g., lightly hinged, a
lovely ...more 1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), o.g., lightly hinged, a lovely example in rich, intense color with exceptional centering on like-new paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2025 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,100.
Scott $225.
1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), block of 4, fresh with ...more
1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), block of 4, fresh with all
perforations intact, the stamps in deep, rich color and wonderfully
centered throughout; three "New York U.S./12-27/1893" double-oval
postmarks, Very Fine.
Scott $850.
1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), o.g., never hinged, with
incredibly ...more 1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), o.g., never hinged, with incredibly deep color and solid centering, Very Fine, a nice addition to a premium collection, with 1995 P.F. and 2020 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded VF 80.
SMQ VF 80; $1,500.
Scott $1,400.
1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), o.g., barest trace of
hinge, a ...more 1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), o.g., barest trace of hinge, a gem-quality example with mathematical centering and exquisite detail and color, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 1978 and 2007 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,800.
Scott $450.
1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), regummed, a gorgeous stamp
with ...more 1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), regummed, a gorgeous stamp with captivating centering and exceptionally deep color, Extremely Fine to Superb, unpriced no gum in SMQ, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,800 for o.g.
Scott $200.
1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), block of 4, sound with
immense ...more 1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), block of 4, sound with immense color depth on fresh paper; cancels lightly struck and unobtrusive, Fine+.
Scott $2,000.
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(Scott ...more 1893, Columbians complete, large die proofs, die sunk on card (Scott 230P1-245P1), as fresh as one could hope for, each in exquisite color and razor-sharp detail, with die number (C-261 to C-266, C-302, C267 to C275) and American Bank Note Company imprint below; India (74 x 63mm) die-sunk on 182 x 150mm card, Very Fine, a stellar group for the Columbian enthusiast.
Scott $15,750.
5000.00 USD
(app. 4294 EUR)
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(app. 4294 EUR)
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230P4-245P4), ...more 1893, Columbians complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 230P4-245P4), each with fresh color and crisp detail, most with full, balanced margins; a couple with small toned spots, still Very Fine overall.
Scott $2,110.
600.00 USD
(app. 515 EUR)
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(app. 515 EUR)
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Lot 1055
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230P4-245P4), ...more 1893, Columbians complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 230P4-245P4), with solid colors and impressions (the 8¢ a real attention-grabber); each toned to varying degrees, Fine to Very Fine, a great opportunity for the savvy buyer.
Scott $2,110.
375.00 USD
(app. 322 EUR)
11/04/2025 09:00 EST
(app. 322 EUR)
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Lot 1056
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also ...more 1893, 1¢-4¢ & 6¢-$5 Columbians (Scott 230-233, 235-245), also includes 2¢ with broken hat, 30¢ with partial imprint in top selvage, 1¢-4¢, 6¢, 8¢ and 30¢ o.g. never hinged, 10¢, 15¢, 50¢, $1, $4 & $5 o.g., previously hinged, $2 large part o.g., $3 unused without gum, stunning colors, $4 and $5 with faults, Very Fine group, fully imaged online, $5 with 2011 Weiss certificate.
Scott $9,681.
2040.00 USD
(app. 1752 EUR)
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(app. 1752 EUR)
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Lot 1057
block of 8 ...more 1893, 1¢ Columbian (Scott 230), top margin plate No. 152 block of 8 with imprint and "M M", o.g., never hinged, a lovely plate with clean impression in pastel color; light crease in selvage only not affecting stamps, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,000.
570.00 USD
(app. 490 EUR)
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(app. 490 EUR)
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Lot 1058
block of 8 ...more 1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231), top margin plate No. 154 block of 8 with imprint and "N N", o.g., never hinged, absolutely pristine with rich color and appealing centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,100.
780.00 USD
(app. 670 EUR)
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(app. 670 EUR)
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Lot 1059
o.g., never ...more 1893, 2¢ Columbian, broken hat variety (Scott 231 var), o.g., never hinged, deep rich color and a proof quality impression, remarkably well centered with wide margins, post-office fresh, Extremely Fine.
Scott $160.
216.00 USD
(app. 186 EUR)
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(app. 186 EUR)
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Lot 1060
block of ...more 1893, 3¢ Columbian (Scott 232), bottom margin plate No. 76 block of 8 with imprint and "R", o.g., never hinged, an exquisite example, Post Office fresh with deep color and bold detail, sound with exceptional centering and wide selvage, Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,000.
1000.00 USD
(app. 859 EUR)
11/04/2025 09:00 EST
(app. 859 EUR)
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Lot 1061
sides, ...more 1893, 4¢ Columbian (Scott 233), monumental margins on all sides, o.g., never hinged; natural gum bend at upper right, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90J.
SMQ XF 90J; $550.
390.00 USD
(app. 335 EUR)
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(app. 335 EUR)
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Lot 1062
attractive jumbo ...more 1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), o.g., never hinged, attractive jumbo with bold color and crisp detail, all on like-new paper, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2024 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85 J.
SMQ VF-XF 85J; $375.
Scott $150.
192.00 USD
(app. 165 EUR)
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(app. 165 EUR)
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Lot 1063
freshness, ...more 1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), spotless post-office freshness, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $850.
540.00 USD
(app. 464 EUR)
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(app. 464 EUR)
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Lot 1064
stunning jumbo ...more 1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), o.g., never hinged, a stunning jumbo with clean impression in clear color, sound with precision centering, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $1,600.
960.00 USD
(app. 824 EUR)
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(app. 824 EUR)
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Lot 1065
of 8 ...more 1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), top margin plate No. 6 block of 8 with imprint and "B", o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh with full top margin, rich color and pristine gum, Extremely Fine.
Scott $4,700.
1750.00 USD
(app. 1503 EUR)
11/04/2025 09:00 EST
(app. 1503 EUR)
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Lot 1066
hinged, deep ...more 1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), block of 4, o.g., never hinged, deep rich color on fresh paper, pristine original gum, Choice Very Finewith the top right stamp an Extremely Fine-Superb stamp.
Scott $600.
192.00 USD
(app. 165 EUR)
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(app. 165 EUR)
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Lot 1067
wondrously fresh ...more 1893, 6¢ Columbian (Scott 235), o.g., never hinged, wondrously fresh with cool, crisp color on glowing white paper, sound with exceptional centering, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,050.
Scott $150.
960.00 USD
(app. 824 EUR)
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(app. 824 EUR)
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Lot 1068
block of ...more 1893, 6¢ Columbian (Scott 235), bottom margin plate No. 104 block of 8 with imprint and "Z", o.g., never hinged, sound with luxuriant color, crisp detail, and superior centering throughout, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $3,400.
2640.00 USD
(app. 2267 EUR)
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(app. 2267 EUR)
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Lot 1069
oval ...more 1893, 6¢ Columbian (Scott 235), Crisp clear detail, double oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2024 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $300.
180.00 USD
(app. 155 EUR)
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(app. 155 EUR)
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Lot 1070
bold ...more 1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), eye-catching centering and bold tone, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J.
SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $2,500.
1560.00 USD
(app. 1340 EUR)
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(app. 1340 EUR)
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Lot 1071
block of 10 ...more 1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), top right plate No. 133 block of 10 with imprint and "I I", o.g., stamps never hinged, hinged in ungummed selvage only (reinforcing edge separations), fresh with luxuriant color, clean impression, and appealing centering, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $2,980.
1020.00 USD
(app. 876 EUR)
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(app. 876 EUR)
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Lot 1072
block ...more 1893, 10¢ Columbian (Scott 237), bottom margin plate No. 100 block of 8 with imprint and "Y", o.g., never hinged, fresh with bold detail in deep color; two inclusions in selvage, several rubbed perforations at top, Fine.
Scott $8,000.
1920.00 USD
(app. 1649 EUR)
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(app. 1649 EUR)
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Lot 1073
margin ...more 1893, 10¢ Columbian, gray black (Scott 237 var.), wide top margin plate No. 99 block of 10 with imprint and "Y", o.g., never hinged, an immaculate over-sized plate with razor-sharp detail in appealing color, Fine.
Scott $8,530 as plate & singles.
1750.00 USD
(app. 1503 EUR)
11/04/2025 09:00 EST
(app. 1503 EUR)
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Lot 1074
imprint pair, ...more 1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), plate #38 and partial imprint pair, o.g., never hinged, dark color on bright white paper with full even perforations all around, Choice Very Fine.
Scott $1,400 as 2 typical singles.
540.00 USD
(app. 464 EUR)
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(app. 464 EUR)
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Lot 1075
color, ...more 1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), o.g., never hinged, in deep color, well centered and fresh, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2025 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $875.
Scott $700.
570.00 USD
(app. 490 EUR)
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(app. 490 EUR)
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Lot 1076
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never ...more 1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), museum-fresh example, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2011 P.S.E. and 2012 P.F. certificates, each graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $2,250.
2160.00 USD
(app. 1855 EUR)
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(app. 1855 EUR)
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Lot 1077
lovely ...more 1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), o.g., lightly hinged, a lovely example in rich, intense color with exceptional centering on like-new paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2025 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,100.
Scott $225.
420.00 USD
(app. 361 EUR)
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(app. 361 EUR)
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Lot 1078
Scott $850.
330.00 USD
(app. 283 EUR)
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(app. 283 EUR)
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Lot 1079
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incredibly ...more 1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), o.g., never hinged, with incredibly deep color and solid centering, Very Fine, a nice addition to a premium collection, with 1995 P.F. and 2020 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded VF 80.
SMQ VF 80; $1,500.
Scott $1,400.
1440.00 USD
(app. 1237 EUR)
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(app. 1237 EUR)
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Lot 1080
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hinge, a ...more 1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), o.g., barest trace of hinge, a gem-quality example with mathematical centering and exquisite detail and color, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 1978 and 2007 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,800.
Scott $450.
1320.00 USD
(app. 1134 EUR)
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(app. 1134 EUR)
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Lot 1081
with ...more 1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), regummed, a gorgeous stamp with captivating centering and exceptionally deep color, Extremely Fine to Superb, unpriced no gum in SMQ, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,800 for o.g.
Scott $200.
250.00 USD
(app. 215 EUR)
11/04/2025 09:00 EST
(app. 215 EUR)
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Lot 1082
immense ...more 1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), block of 4, sound with immense color depth on fresh paper; cancels lightly struck and unobtrusive, Fine+.
Scott $2,000.
450.00 USD
(app. 386 EUR)
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(app. 386 EUR)
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