Lot 1520 o
1893, Columbian, $1 salmon, neat line machine cancel, rich radiant color, attractively centered, Very Fine; with 1998 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 241 $525.
Realized: $260
Lot 1521
1893, Columbian, $2 brown red, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid well balanced margins, bright vibrant color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, only 26 never hinged examples of the $2 Columbian issue have been graded by the P.S.E., this being one of four to receive this grade with only six grading higher; with 2019 P.S.E. certificate Graded (VF-XF 85, SMQ $6,500).Scott No. 242 $3,500.
A WONDERFUL MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $2 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
Realized: $7,500
Lot 1522
1893, Columbian, $2 brown red, o.g., never hinged, rich radiant color, uncommonly wide margins and attractively centered, Very Fine; with 1991 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 242 $3,500.
A LOVELY NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $2 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
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Realized: $2,300
Lot 1523
1893, Columbian, $2 brown red, full o.g., strong bright color and very fresh, F.-V.F.; with 1999 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 242 $1,050.
Realized: $650
Lot 1524
1893, Columbian, $3 olive green, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered., rich olive green shade, Very Fine and choice; with 1987 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 243a $1,350.
Realized: $950
Lot 1525
1893, Columbian, $4 crimson lake, o.g., never hinged, crisp detailed impression on bright paper, rich radiant color and remarkable freshness, Very Fine; with 1983 and 2018 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 244 $7,000.
A STRIKING PRISTINE NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $4 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
Realized: $4,500
Lot 1526
1893, Columbian, $4 rose carmine, o.g., radiant color and particularly fresh, Very Fine; with 1974 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 244a $2,000.
Realized: $1,450
Lot 1527
1893, Columbian, $4 crimson lake, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears n.h.), rich vibrant color, reperfed at right, F.-V.F. appearance.Scott No. 244 $2,000.
Realized: $600
Lot 1528 ()
1893, Columbian, $4 crimson lake, regummed over couple tiny thins, bright color, reperfed at bottom, Very Fine appearance.Scott No. 244 $1,000.
Realized: $400
Lot 1529 o
1893, Columbian, $4 pale aniline rose, neat registry oval handstamp, choice centering, brilliant rose color, Extremely Fine, a striking used Columbian high value.Scott No. 244a $950.
Realized: $550