Lot 1687 P
1893, 1¢-$4 Columbians, small die proofs, each mounted on gray card with nice margins from Roosevelt album, bright and fresh except $2 with light stains, also includes $4 stained not counted, fresh and Very Fine group.Scott No. 230P2-244P2 $4,925.
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Realized: $1,700
Lot 1688 P
1893, Columbian, 10¢ black brown, small die proof, mounted on gray card backing showing on all sides, Very Fine.Scott No. 237P2 $325.
Realized: $160
Lot 1689 P
1893, Columbian, 50¢ slate blue, small die proof, mounted on gray card backing showing on all sides, Very Fine.Scott No. 240P2 $325.
Realized: $160
Lot 1690 P
1893, Columbians, 1¢ to $5 complete, plate proofs on card, complete set, full to large margins, a Very Fine set.Scott Nos. 230P4-245P4 $2,110.
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Realized: $850
Lot 1691 P
1893, Columbians, 1¢ to $5 complete, plate proofs on card, complete set with full margins, accompanied by original proof presentation envelope, Very Fine and scarce set with original proof envelope.Scott No. 230P4-245P4 $2,110+.
Realized: $1,150
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1692 P
1893, Columbian, $3 yellow green, plate proof on card, top plate number "106" and imprint block of 8, large margins all around, hint of fading, Very Fine. Scott No. 243P4 $3,400.
A RARE $3 COLUMBIAN PLATE PROOF ON CARD PLATE BLOCK.
Realized: $1,700
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1693 
1893, Columbians, 1¢ to $5 complete, Krueger Facimilies, full set mounted in folded card booklet as sold, also extra $1-$5 group as loose singles, each with red or black "Imitation!", Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 230-245 var. Estimate $300 - 400.
The earliest forgeries of the Columbian Issue stamps were printed by the German stamp dealer, Adolf Krueger. These forgeries, crude lithographed copies, were sold at a fraction of the genuine prices.
Realized: $260