Sale 83: Gems of Philately

Lot 221 o   

1893, Columbian, $4 crimson lake, neat oval cancel, well balanced margins and choice centering, rich color, Extremely Fine, a choice used Columbian high value; with 2009 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 244    $950.

Realized: $850

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Lot 222 o   

1893, Columbian, $5 black, neat unobtrusive face-free target cancel, exceptional centering amid large well balanced margins, bold color and crisp detailed impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful used high value gem, with only two graded higher at 98; with 1980 P.F., 2003 and 2015 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $6,750).
Scott No. 245    $1,150.

ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE $5 COLUMBIAN HIGH VALUE.

Realized: $3,750

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Lot 223 o   

1893, Columbian, $5 black, New York boxed handstamp cancel, large well balanced margins and choice centering, bold color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine and choice, an attractive used example of the $5 Columbian high value; with 2018 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90, SSV $2,200).
Scott No. 245    $1,150.

Realized: $1,050

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Lot 224    

1893, Columbian, $5 black, tied on piece by neat 1893 "World's Fair Sta., Chicago, Ill." duplex cancel (stamp lifted and placed back), deep rich color, Very Fine and attractive, a lovely exposition usage; with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 245    $1,150.

Realized: $1,300

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