Lot 2327
1893, 1¢ Columbian. Left margin single and pair forming a horizontal strip, showing dramatic preprinting paper fold, o.g., never hinged, rich color, fresh and Fine.Scott No. 230 $180.
Realized: $425
Lot 2328 /
1893, 1¢ Columbian. Left margin strip of 10 with imprint, showing dramatic shift of outer vertical perforation capturing imprint, o.g., few hinge reinforcements, 6 stamps never hinged, Fine and unusual.Scott No. 230 $440 for singles.
Realized: $375
Lot 2329
1893, 2¢ Columbian. 2 corner margin blocks of 4 with "UU" imprints, o.g., never hinged, top right block with preprinting paper fold affecting corner stamp and bottom right block with perf fold over error, fresh and Fine.Scott No. 231 $480 for singles.
Realized: $2,200
Lot 2330
1893, 3¢ Columbian. O.g., never hinged, precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins, rich brilliant color and pristine Post Office freshness, an Extremely Fine gem, a stunning stamp; with 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,100).Scott No. 232 $160.
Realized: $800
Lot 2331
1893, 5¢ Columbian. O.g., never hinged, fresh with rich color, Very Fine; with 2009 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 234 $260.
Realized: $200
Lot 2332
1893, 50¢ Columbian. Deep rich color, exceptional centering, some usual gum skips, o.g., Extremely Fine; with 2009 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $950).Scott No. 240 $600.
Realized: $800
Lot 2333
1893, 50¢ Columbian. Block of 4, o.g., bottom stamps lightly hinged, deep rich color, F.-V.F.Scott No. 240 $2,750.
Realized: $525
Lot 2334 ()
1893, $1-$5 Columbians. Regummed, strong to rich color, $1 with tiny tear and $5 reperfed at right, F.-V.F. overall.Scott No. 241-245 $4,975 for no gum.
Realized: $2,000
Lot 2335
1893, $2 Columbian. O.g., lightly hinged, bold bright color, exceptional centering amid well balanced margins, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderfully choice Columbian high value, with only nine stamps to grade as such with only one graded higher; with 1999 P.S.E. certificate and 2007 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $4,000).Scott No. 242 $1,250.
Realized: $3,250
Lot 2336
1893, $4 Columbian. O.g., never hinged, wonderfully rich brilliant color rarely encountered on this issue, additional enhanced by a sharp detailed impression, remarkable Post Office freshness, beautifully centered amid full and nicely balanced margins, encompassed by full intact perforations all round, Extremely Fine, a truly spectacular mint $4 Columbian in never hinged condition, with only five never hinged examples to be graded as such with only three higher; with 2009 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $23,000).Scott No. 244 $8,750.
Realized: $17,000