Sale 28: The Winter Sale

Lot 1174 P   

1893 Columbian set complete, plate proofs on card, rich colors, each with large well balanced margins, an Extremely Fine set.
Scott No. 230P4-245P4    $1,435.

Realized: $1,400

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Lot 1175 P   

American Bank Note Co. "Muestras De Estampillas" presentation book, 8 page brown leather album with 106 mounted U.S. and foreign plate proofs; U.S.with 1883-87 Banknotes, complete 1890 small banknote and 1893 Columbian issues, Canada with various 1897 Jubilee issues, later 1897-98 Q.V. definitives, also Newfoundland definitives and Canadian revenues of the period, other countries including Peru and Nicaragua, also including a 1904 Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co.Greece proof card (9 different) and card with 9 different proofs from various countries; book with some light cover wear and a few proofs with minor tone spots, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $3,000 - 4,000.

Realized: $3,250

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Lot 1176    

1893, 4¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, well centered amid nicely balanced margins, strong deep color, Very Fine and choice; with 2007 P.S.E. graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $365).
Scott No. 233    $225.

Realized: $210

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Lot 1177    

1893, 4¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid large well balanced margins, rich radiant color and exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 233    $225.

Realized: $300

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Lot 1178    

1893, 4¢ Columbian, block of 4, o.g., never hinged, post office fresh, reperforated at top, otherwise F.-V.F.; with 2007 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 233    $900.

Realized: $220

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Lot 1179    

1893, 5¢ Columbian, left margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, nicely centered, fresh with bold vibrant color, Very Fine; with photocopy of 2005 P.F. certificate for pair.
Scott No. 234    $250.

Realized: $160

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Lot 1180    

1893, 6¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, remarkably well centered amid large beautifully balanced margins, deep rich color, an Extremely Fine gem, a wonderful mint stamp.
Scott No. 235    $225.

Realized: $1,700

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Lot 1181    

1893, 15¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, deep bold color, very fresh, Very Fine and choice; with 2006 P.F. graded certificate (VF-XF 85).
Scott No. 238    $750.

Realized: $725

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Lot 1182    

1893, 15¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, large margins, strong color, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 238    $750.

Realized: $350

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Lot 1183    

1893, 15¢ Columbian, o.g., lightly hinged at top (certificate stating gum is "slightly disturbed" which we feel is in error), perfectly centered amid evenly balanced margins all around, gorgeous rich vivid color and sharp detailed impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderfully choice stamp; with 2007 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $760).
Scott No. 238    $250.

Realized: $500

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