Sale 68: New York 2016

Lot 216    

1893, 50¢ Columbian, perfect Post Office fresh original gum which has been lightly hinged once, perfectly centered within large even margins, lovely rich color, full, long perforations, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 1978 P.F. certificate and 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95 Jumbo, $2,150).
Scott No. 240    $500.

A MATCHLESS JUMBO GEM.

Realized: $2,800

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Lot 217    

1893, $1 Columbian, o.g., never hinged, well centered amid large margins, deep rich color, small natural paper inclusion, Very Fine and choice; with 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 241    $3,750.

Realized: $3,000

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Lot 218    

1893, $1 Columbian, o.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered within balanced margins, rich radiant color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2016 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90, SSV $1,550).
Scott No. 241    $1,100.

Realized: $1,350

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Lot 219 o   

1893, $1 Columbian, bold sharp central World's Fair Station duplex cancel, well centered, rich deep color, Extremely Fine, Scott cat. $4,500 bearing this cancellation on cover; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85).
Scott No. 241    $600.

A CHOICE STRIKE OF THE WORLD'S FAIR STATION DUPLEX CANCEL ON A $1 COLUMBIAN.

Realized: $1,500

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Lot 220    

1893, $3 Columbian, o.g., never hinged, soft pastel color, bright and fresh, F.-V.F., a very scarce never hinged Columbian high value; with 2015 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 243    $4,750.

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Lot 221    

1893, $3 Columbian, full original gum, lightly hinged, precise centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, gorgeous rich color, Extremely Fine; with 1971 and 2004 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 243    $1,500.

A WONDERFUL MINT GEM EXAMPLE OF THE $3 COLUMBIAN.

Realized: $2,100

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Lot 222 o   

1893, $3 Columbian, neat town cancel, exceptionally centered amid well balanced margins, rich vibrant color and crisp impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $4,850), to date only two examples have graded higher.
Scott No. 243    $825.

A GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1893 $3 COLUMBIAN HIGH VALUE.

Realized: $3,500

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Lot 223 o   

1893, $4 Columbian, light oval cancel, beautifully centered amid large well balanced margins, exceptionally rich crimson lake color enhancing a crisp impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, with only eight examples to grade as such with only one higher; with 2004 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $6,500).
Scott No. 244    $1,050.

ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLE OF THE $4 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

Realized: $4,250

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Lot 224 o   

1893, $4 Columbian, exceptionally well centered within beautifully balanced margins, strong brilliant color, cancelled by light New York registry oval, trace of red crayon marking, tiny inclusion at top left, Extremely Fine to Superb and choice, ex-Weill; with 1968 P.F. certificate and 2014 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (XF-S 95, $5,750).
Scott No. 244    $1,050.

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Lot 225    

1893, $4 Columbian, Rose Carmine, o.g., lightly hinged, exceptional centering within beautifully balanced margins, fresh radiant rose carmine color, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of three examples of the rose carmine shade to grade as such with none higher; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $6,500).
Scott No. 244a    $2,000.

ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1893 $4 COLUMBIAN IN THE ROSE CARMINE SHADE.

Realized: $5,500

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