Lot 1162 /
1893, Columbians, 1¢ to 30¢, 1¢-3¢ n.h., others hinged, well centered throughout with many choice, strong to rich colors, includes 2¢ Broken Hat variety (tiny thin), a Very Fine set; 3¢ with 1991 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 230-239 $929.
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Realized: $260
Lot 1163
1893, Columbian, 1¢ deep blue, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, simply Superb, a wonderful never hinged gem.Scott No. 230 $33.
Realized: $190
Lot 1164
1893, Columbian, 1¢ deep blue, top margin plate block of 8 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, fresh with rich color, perf separations in selvage and between bottom right stamps, Fine.Scott No. 230 $1,000.
Realized: $260
Lot 1165
1893, Columbian, 2¢ brown violet, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering within beautifully balanced margins, bold color and particularly fresh, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2009 P.F. certificate Graded (XF-S 95, SSV $375).Scott No. 231 $31.
Realized: $250
Lot 1166
1893, Columbian, 3¢ green, o.g., never hinged, deep intense color, choice margins and centering, Extremely Fine, a striking stamp; with 2018 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $185).Scott No. 232 $98.
Realized: $120
Lot 1167
1893, Columbian, 4¢ ultramarine, o.g., never hinged, rich vibrant color, wide margins, Extremely Fine; with 2004 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $350).Scott No. 233 $140.
Realized: $220
Lot 1168
1893, Columbian, 4¢ ultramarine, o.g., never hinged (couple small gum skips), exceptional centering amid large margins all around, rich vibrant color, Extremely Fine and choice; with photocopy of 1987 P.F. certificate for block.Scott No. 233 $140.
Realized: $220
Lot 1169
1893, Columbian, 4¢ blue, color error, o.g. (tiny adherence not mentioned on certificate), usual centering but exceptionally fresh and completely sound, rich true blue color, Fine; with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate.Scott No. 233a $17,500.
A RARE SOUND MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 4¢ COLUMBIAN ERROR OF COLOR.
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1893, Columbian, 5¢ chocolate, machine line cancel, choice centering amid large margins, gorgeous deep rich color seldom encountered on this issue, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 234 $9.
Realized: $100
Lot 1171
1893, Columbian, 6¢ purple, o.g., never hinged, virtually perfect centering amid large evenly balanced margins, rich deep color, blind perf at top left, an Extremely Fine gem, a gorgeous never hinged stamp.Scott No. 235 $140.