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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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