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Sale 66: Gems of Philately

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1893 Columbian Issue

Lots 1163-1171

Lot 1163    

1893, 3¢ Columbian, right margin pair with imprint, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering within large well balanced margins, intensely rich color and remarkable freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2003 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 232    $220.

A SUPERB NEVER HINGED POSITION PAIR OF THE 3¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

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Lot 1164    

1893, 3¢ Columbian, bottom margin plate block of 8 with plate "No. 56" and imprint, o.g., never hinged, choice centering with wide margins, rich vibrant color, bright P.O. freshness, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 232    $2,100.

AN EXCEPTIONAL NEVER HINGED 3¢ COLUMBIAN PLATE BLOCK IN PRISTINE CONDITION.

Realized: $1,800

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Lot 1165    

1893, $1 Columbian, o.g., lightly hinged, exceptional centering amid well balanced margins, rich intense color and sharp impression on crisp bright paper, Extremely Fine, a beautiful and choice Columbian high value; with 2015 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90, SSV $1,550).
Scott No. 241    $1,100.

Realized: $1,600

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Lot 1166    

1893, $2 Columbian, block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged, striking rich color and crisp impression, minor natural gum wrinkle on top right stamp, fresh and F.-V.F., an attractive and scarce multiple.
Scott No. 242    $5,000.

Realized: $2,800

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Lot 1167    

1893, $2 Columbian, block of 7, tied on piece by N.Y. registry oval cancels in combination with 50¢ Small Bureau issue (260 or 275), strong bright color, couple nibbed perfs in top stamp, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 242    $7,300 for block and singles.

A VERY RARE USED LARGE MULTIPLE OF THE $2 COLUMBIAN ISSUE - ONE OF THE LARGEST MULTIPLES KNOWN.

Realized: $3,000

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Lot 1168    

1893, $4 Columbian, o.g., hinge remnant, precision centering amid wide margins, beautiful rich vibrant color and sharp detailed impression on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous mint stamp; with 2015 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $4,300).
Scott No. 244    $2,000.

A WONDERFUL "POST OFFICE" FRESH EXAMPLE OF THE $4 COLUMBIAN HIGH VALUE.

Realized: $2,600

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Lot 1169 o   

1893, $4 Columbian, neat registry oval cancel, precision centering and beautifully balanced margins, bright color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 1989, 2005 and 2010 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95, SSV $5,750).
Scott No. 244    $1,150.

THE ONLY USED $4 COLUMBIAN HIGH VALUE TO BE AWARDED THIS LOFTY GRADE WITH NONE HIGHER. ONE OF THE FINEST USED $4 COLUMBIAN ISSUES.

Realized: $3,750

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Lot 1170 o   

1893, $4 Columbian, oval "Lynn, Mass." cancel, precision centering amid wide margins, bright vivid pastel shade, Extremely Fine, an attractive used Columbian high value; with 2008 and 2015 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (VF-XF 85, SSV $1,600).
Scott No. 244    $1,050.

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Lot 1171 o   

1893, $4 Columbian, socked-on-the-nose Liebenthal, Kans town cancel, beautifully centering amid evenly balanced margins, rich brilliant color, Extremely Fine; with 2015 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $1,425).
Scott No. 244    $1,150.

A BEAUTIFUL USED $4 COLUMBIAN BEARING AN ATTRACTIVE COMPLIMENTARY TOWN CANCELLATION.

Realized: $1,600

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