Sale 74: The Westpex Auction

Lot 2077    

1893, Columbian, 1¢ deep blue, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering with large evenly balanced margins, deep vibrant color and sharp detailed impression on bright paper, Superb, a magnificent gem, with only five examples grading higher (all 98J); with 2006 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $1,150).
Scott No. 230    $35.

Realized: $1,400

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Lot 2078    

1893, Columbian, 4¢ ultramarine, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering amid beautifully balanced margins, deep bold color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2011 P.F. and 2011 P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter Graded (95, SSV $750).
Scott No. 233    $160.

Realized: $525

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Lot 2079    

1893, Columbian, 5¢ chocolate, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered with huge margins all around, rich deep color on fresh paper, an Extremely Fine jumbo, especially choice so large; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90J, SMQ $725).
Scott No. 234    $160.

Realized: $700

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Lot 2080    

1893, Columbian, 5¢ chocolate, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid wide margins, rich bold color, very fresh, an Extremely Fine jumbo, in our opinion - a bit undergraded; with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85J, SMQ $400).
Scott No. 234    $160.

Realized: $210

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Lot 2081    

1893, Columbian, 5¢ chocolate, o.g., never hinged, wide margins, rich vibrant color and remarkable freshness, an Extremely Fine jumbo; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90J, SMQ $725).
Scott No. 234    $160.

Realized: $325

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Lot 2082    

1893, Columbian, 10¢ black brown, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering with large beautifully balanced margins encompassing, rich and remarkably deep color, fresh and pristine, Superb; with 2014 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (98, SSV $5,000).
Scott No. 237    $285.

AN EXCEPTIONAL NEVER HINGED GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 10¢ COLUMBIAN POSSESSING OUTSTANDINGLY RICH COLOR.

Realized: $2,800

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Lot 2083    

1893, Columbian, 10¢ black brown, bottom margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, choice centering within well balanced margins, strong vibrant color, Extremely Fine; with 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $600).
Scott No. 237    $285.

Realized: $625

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Lot 2084 /   

1893, Columbian, 10¢ black brown, bottom margin plate "No. 101" block of 8 with imprint and letter "Y", o.g., barest trace of hinging on one stamp, others never hinged, deep rich color, strong intact perforations throughout, F.-V.F., an attractive 10¢ Columbian plate block; with 1987 Pinchot certificate (for n.h.).
Scott No. 237    $5,000.

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Lot 2085    

1893, Columbian, 30¢ orange brown, o.g., never hinged, rich brilliant color on bright paper, wide margins, Very Fine and choice; with 2016 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 239    $725.

Realized: $625

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Lot 2086 o   

1893, Columbian, 30¢ orange brown, remarkably well centered within large margins, deep rich color on bright paper, partial New York duplex strikes, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 239    $100.

Realized: $230

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