Lot 1991 P
1893 Columbian complete, plate proofs on card, hand-selected set for large even margins and rich colors, an Extremely Fine set.Scott No. 230P4-245P4 $2,110.
Realized: $1,050
Lot 1992
1893, 1¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, virtually perfect centering amid oversized margins all around, deep rich color on bright white paper, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, an outstanding jumbo gem; with 2004 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Superb 95J, SMQ $525).Scott No. 230 $35.
Realized: $475
Lot 1993
1893, 2¢ Columbian, showing broken frameline variety at lower right, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering amid evenly balanced oversized margins, rich radiant color, a Superb jumbo, likely to be the finest mint example of this variety in existence; with 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98J, SMQ $1,850 for normal variety).Scott No. 231 $35 for normal.
Realized: $1,500
Lot 1994
1893, 3¢ Columbian, 3 bottom margin singles from a separated plate strip of three, o.g., never hinged, each with choice centering, rich deep color, Extremely Fine; with 1992 P.F. certificate for strip of 4.Scott No. 232 $315.
Realized: $375
Lot 1995
1893, 4¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, strong bold color, precise centering amid large evenly balanced margins, Superb, a wonderful perfectly centered gem; with 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $2,500).Scott No. 233 $160.
Realized: $2,000
Lot 1996
1893, 4¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid evenly balanced margins, stunning rich brilliant color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine to Superb gem, a truly eye-arresting stamp; with 2005 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $850).Scott No. 233 $160.
Realized: $700
Lot 1997
1893, 4¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, centered amid large oversized margins, brilliant color on bright paper, a Very Fine to Extremely Fine jumbo.Scott No. 233 $160.
Lot 1998
1893, 5¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, evenly balanced margins and precision centering, rich vibrant color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a lovely gem centered stamp.Scott No. 234 $165.
Realized: $270
Lot 1999
1893, 6¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering amid large oversized and well balanced margins, rich deep red violet color on bright fresh paper, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, a stunning large margin gem; with 2012 P.F. certificate and 2012 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (95J, SSV $900 for 95).Scott No. 235a $160.
Realized: $1,600
Lot 2000
1893, 6¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid large well balanced margins, intense bold color, an Extremely Fine gem, a wonderful large-margin stamp; with 1996 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 235 $160.
Realized: $450