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Sale 24: The Washington 2006 Sale

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U.S. Stamps: 1893 Columbian Issue

Lots 206-215 Lots 216-218

Lot 206    

1893, 2¢ Columbian. Immaculate Post Office fresh original gum which is never hinged, precision centering amid huge evenly balanced margins all around, rich radiant color enhancing a sharp detailed impression, a Superb jumbo, a spectacular gem; with 2006 P.S.E. graded certificate (Superb 98J), one of only two example to receive this grade, with none higher.
Scott No. 231    $48.

This is one of two examples attaining this grade of Superb 98 Jumbo in the P.S.E. Population Report, with none higher.

Realized: $2,600

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Lot 207    

1893, 2¢ Columbian, "broken hat" variety. Top right corner margin single, o.g., never hinged (light natural gum wrinkle), wonderfully well centered amid huge margins, deep and rich vibrant color, very fresh, an Extremely Fine jumbo, a spectacular example of this popular variety.
Scott No. 231    $150.

Realized: $325

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Lot 208    

1893, 5¢ Columbian. Post Office fresh original gum which is never hinged, perfectly centered amid large evenly balanced margins all around, beautiful rich vivid color, bright and Post Office fresh, Superb, a marvelously choice gem and certainly among the finest known; with 1981 P.F. certificate and 2005 P.S.E. graded certificate (Superb 98).
Scott No. 234    $220.

Realized: $3,750

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Lot 209    

1893, 5¢ Columbian. Bottom margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged (tiny trace of light gum disturbance in bottom selvage), leaving the stamp with unblemished Post Office fresh gum, perfectly centered amid large oversized and beautifully balanced margins, rich vibrant color, remarkably fresh and pristine, Extremely Fine to Superb, a simply gorgeous gem; with 2004 P.F. certificate & 2005 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF-Sup 95).
Scott No. 234    $220.

Realized: $1,450

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Lot 210    

1893, 6¢ Columbian. Bottom margin plate block of 8 with imprint and letter, o.g., never hinged, each stamp beautifully centered amid evenly balanced margins, rich vibrant color, remarkably fresh and immaculate, an Extremely Fine gem, without question one the finest 6¢ Columbian plate block in existence.
Scott No. 235    $3,650.

Realized: $5,250

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Lot 211    

1893, 10¢ Columbian. Bottom right margin plate block of 10 with imprint and letter, o.g., never hinged (natural gum wrinkles), attractive centering amid wide margins, bold vibrant color and sharp detailed impression, exceptionally fresh, Very Fine, a handsome and rare never hinged plate block.
Scott No. 237    $9,150.

Realized: $6,250

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Lot 212    

1893, 15¢ Columbian. Bottom margin plate block of 8 with imprint and letter, o.g., never hinged (minor natural gum wrinkles affecting left block), well centered overall, rich radiant color enhancing a sharp proof-like impression on bright white paper, fresh and pristine, Very Fine and choice, a stunning example of this very rare never hinged plate block of which only a few exist; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 238    $11,500.

Realized: $7,250

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Lot 213    

1893, 30¢ Columbian. top margin plate block of 6, immaculate Post Office fresh original gum which is never hinged, beautifully centered throughout with each stamp amid large margins, gorgeous rich color, fresh and immaculate, Extremely Fine and choice, exceedingly rare in such outstanding and premium never hinged condition; with 1993 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 239    $14,500.

Realized: $40,000

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Lot 214    

1893, 30¢ Columbian. Immaculate Post Office fresh original gum which is never hinged, precision centering amid large oversized margins, rich radiant color, bright and fresh, an Extremely Fine gem, an outstanding never hinged stamp; with 2006 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF-Sup 95).
Scott No. 239    $750.

Realized: $5,500

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Lot 215    

1893, $1 Columbian. Right margin single with part imprint, o.g., very lightly hinged, beautifully centered with deep, fresh color, sharp impression, an Extremely Fine gem, a stunning $1 Columbian; with photocopy of 1997 P.F. certificate for block of 4.
Scott No. 241    $1,200.

Realized: $2,100

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