Sale 95: Gems of Philately

Lot 4178    

1893, Columbian, 3¢ green, o.g., never hinged, precision centering within large evenly balanced margins, stunning deep rich color on bright fresh paper, Superb; with 2020 Crowe certificate Graded (Superb 98, SSV $2,050).
Scott No. 232    $98.

A MAGNIFICENT NEVER HINGED GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1893 3¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

Realized: $1,150

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Lot 4179    

1893, Columbian, 4¢ ultramarine, o.g., never hinged, large beautifully balanced margins, bright paper and rich radiant color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a striking never hinged gem; with 2019 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $900).
Scott No. 233    $140.

Realized: $550

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Lot 4180 P   

1893, $2 Columbian, sepia, trial color large die proof on India, mounted on 70x59mm card, Very Fine, Unpriced in Scott.
Scott No. 242TC1a    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

This trial color proof of the completed die prior to hardening to check the design. The die number (C-272) and American Bank Note Co. imprint were later added below design and the die hardened.

Realized: $800

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Lot 4181    

1893, Columbian, 5¢ chocolate, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid large evenly balanced margins, rich deep color and a crisp detailed impression on remarkably fresh paper, Superb, a wonderful gem, with only seven grading higher; with 2014 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $2,500).
Scott No. 234    $140.

Realized: $1,450

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Lot 4182    

1893, Columbian, 8¢ magenta, well centered, top left crease, tied by "Chicago" double-oval registry cancel and with rare "Registered, Jun 1 1893, World's Fair Station, Chicago Ill." magenta four-line registry handstamp (Bomar C93-04) on 5¢ Columbian (U350) entire to Hong Kong, China, purple San Francisco (6.5) transit backstamp and San Francisco registry label (FX-SF1a) affixed, Hong Kong (7.4) arrival backstamp, Very Fine; with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 236    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

THE ONLY RECORDED 1893 WORLDS FAIR "REGISTERED" EXPOSITION STATION USE TO CHINA.

Realized: $1,250

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Lot 4183    

1893, Columbian, 10¢ black brown, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering with large beautifully balanced margins encompassing, rich and remarkably deep color, fresh and pristine, Superb; with 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (98, SSV $5,000).
Scott No. 237    $250.

AN EXCEPTIONAL NEVER HINGED GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 10¢ COLUMBIAN POSSESSING OUTSTANDINGLY RICH COLOR.

Realized: $1,600

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Lot 4184    

1893, Columbian, 50¢ slate blue, bottom left corner margin single, o.g., never hinged, uncommonly wide margins, deep bold color, Extremely Fine; with photocopy of 2004 P.F. certificate for block.
Scott No. 240    $1,250.

A STUNNING CORNER MARGIN SINGLE IN CHOICE NEVER HINGED CONDITION.

Realized: $1,800

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Lot 4185    

1893, Columbian, $2 brown red, o.g., never hinged, rich vivid color on bright paper, attractive centering and margins, Very Fine, a Post Office fresh never hinged Columbian high value; with 2007 P.F. certificate Graded (VF 80).
Scott No. 242    $3,500.

Realized: $2,900

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Lot 4186 P   

1893, Columbian, $3 yellow green, plate proof on India, right margin block of 4 with imprint, large even margins, deep bold color, Extremely Fine, a wonderful imprint multiple.
Scott No. 243P3    $2,100.

Realized: $1,100

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Lot 4187 o   

1893, Columbian, $3 yellow green, neat New York duplex cancel, well centered within wide margins all around, rich deep color, Extremely Fine, an choice used Columbian high value; with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 243    $775.

Realized: $700

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