Sale 72: Gems of Philately

Lot 272    

1893, 30¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering with large oversized margins all around, rich vibrant color on bright fresh paper, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo; with 2004 P.F. certificate and 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J, $3,900).
Scott No. 239    $725.

A WONDERFUL NEVER HINGED JUMBO MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1893 30¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

Realized: $3,250

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Lot 273 o   

1893, 50¢ Columbian, remarkably well centered with beautiful large margins, lightly canceled, fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2006 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates, both Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1250).
Scott No. 240    $200.

Realized: $1,000

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Lot 274 o   

1893, $2 Columbian, neat town cancel, rich vivid color and crisp impression, wide margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a very attractive used Columbian high value; with 1983, 1990 & 2014 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (VF-XF 85, SMQ $775).
Scott No. 242    $600.

Realized: $650

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Lot 275 o   

1893, $3 Columbian, neat oval cancel, precision centering with well balanced margins around, rich deep color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2003 P.F. & 2012 P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter Graded (95, SSV $4,750).
Scott No. 243    $825.

A GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE $4 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

Realized: $2,400

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Lot 276 o   

1893, $3 Columbian, wavy line machine cancel, choice centering and large beautifully balanced margins, rich bold color, Extremely Fine; with 2016 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (90, SSV $1,600).
Scott No. 243    $825.

Realized: $1,400

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Lot 277 o   

1893, $4 Columbian, neat and unobtrusive face-free target cancel, exceptional centering amid beautifully balanced margins, strong bright color, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of eight examples to grade as such with only one higher; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $6,500).
Scott No. 244    $1,050.

ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1893 $4 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

Realized: $4,000

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Lot 278 o   

1893, $4 Columbian, neat 1894 town cancel, rich bright color, attractively centered amid wide margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a lovely used Columbian high value bearing an town cancellation; with 2015 P.F. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $1,425).
Scott No. 244    $1,050.

Realized: $1,800

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Lot 279 o   

1893, $5 Columbian, neat "face-free" cancel, well centered, rich deep color and crisp detailed impression, Extremely Fine and attractive, a beautiful used Columbian high value; with 2011 Sismondo certificate.
Scott No. 245    $1,200.

Realized: $1,600

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