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1893 Columbian Issue

Lots 206-215 Lots 216-225 Lots 226-230

Lot 206    

1893, 2¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered with large beautifully balanced margins, deep intense color and crisp impression, a Superb jumbo; with 1984 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (Superb 98J, SMQ $1,850), to date only three stamps have graded higher.
Scott No. 231    $35.

A MAGNIFICENT SUPERB NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1893 2¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

Realized: $1,150

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Lot 207    

1893, 3¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, precision centering within large evenly balanced margins, stunning deep rich color on bright fresh paper, Superb; with 1992 P.F. certificate and 2005 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $2,000), to date only nine stamps have graded higher.
Scott No. 232    $105.

A MAGNIFICENT NEVER HINGED GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1893 3¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

Realized: $1,400

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Lot 208    

1893, 4¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, brilliant color on bright paper, large evenly balanced margins and perfect centering, a Superb gem; with 2004 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $2,500), to date only four stamps have graded higher.
Scott No. 233    $160.

A MAGNIFICENT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1893 4¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

Realized: $1,450

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Lot 209    

1893, 4¢ Columbian, Blue Color Error, beautiful distinctive color on bright paper, o.g., never hinged, fresh and F.-V.F.; with photocopy of 2014 P.F. certificate for block.
Scott No. 233a    $32,500.

A RARE MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4¢ COLUMBIAN ERROR OF COLOR.

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Lot 210    

1893, 5¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid large beautifully balanced margins all around, rich vibrant color and a crisp detailed impression, Superb, a wonderful large margin gem; with 1981 P.F. certificate and 2005 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $3,000), to date only seven stamps have graded higher.
Scott No. 234    $160.

Realized: $1,700

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Lot 211    

1893, 6¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered with large beautifully balanced margins, rich vibrant purple color and Post Office freshness, Superb; with 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $4,350), to date only two stamps have graded higher.
Scott No. 235    $160.

A STUNNING NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1893 6¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

Realized: $3,000

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Lot 212 /   

1893, 6¢ Columbian, top margin plate "No. 104" block of 8 with imprint and letter "Z", o.g., top left stamp lightly hinged, others never hinged, wide margins, fresh with rich bold color, Very Fine.
Scott No. 235    $1,800.

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Lot 213    

1893, 10¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid large evenly balanced margins all around, rich deep black brown color enhancing a sharp proof-like impression, remarkable freshness, Superb; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $5,150), to date only two stamps have graded higher.
Scott No. 237    $285.

A REMARKABLE GEM NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1893 10¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

Realized: $4,500

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Lot 214    

1893, 15¢ Columbian, bottom margin plate "No. 58" block of 8 with imprint and letter "M", o.g., trace of hinging at top, deep color on fresh bright paper, exceptional centering throughout, couple perf separations at right of little consequence, Extremely Fine, Scarce in such pristine condition.
Scott No. 238    $6,500.

A STUNNING WELL CENTERED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 15¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

Realized: $5,000

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Lot 215    

1893, 30¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, deep radiantly rich color, perfect centering within evenly balanced margin all around, bright and exceptionally fresh, Superb; with 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $7,000), to date only three stamps have graded higher.
Scott No. 239    $725.

AN OUTSTANDING NEVER HINGED GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 30¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

Realized: $5,000

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