United States Stamps continued...

1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION continued...

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
661		233	#233, 4c Columbian, right sheet-margin partial imprint single, exceptionally well centered within incredibly large margins, rich luxuriant color, o.g., barest trace of hinging, extremely fine. (Image)	$87.50 SOLD for $150.00 Closing..Oct-01, 07:00 PM
662		233	#233, 4c Columbian, bottom margin imprint, letter "D" and plate "No. 17" strip of four, incredibly fresh and crisp, with especially intense color on bright paper, well centered, o.g., n.h., very fine and handsome strip; catalog value is for four never hinged singles. (Image)	$800.00+ SOLD for $800.00 Closing..Oct-01, 07:00 PM
663	PB	233	#233, 4c Columbian, top margin letter "D", imprint and plate "No. 18" block of eight, fabulously well centered for a plate block, with each stamp possessing large and well balanced margins, strikingly intense rich color, overall strong and intact perforations with just a few rejoined perfs. in the selvage, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a premium quality plate block of this early commemorative. (imagea) (Image)	$3,750.00 SOLD for $1,500.00 Closing..Oct-01, 07:00 PM
664		233a	#233a, 4c Blue Columbian, error of color, a magnificent mint example of this famous rarity, possessing an extraordinary overall freshness and brilliance few existing copies can boast, with stunningly rich color and a razor-sharp impression on bright white paper, marvelously well centered amid margins that are considerably larger than typically found, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, certainly extremely fine considering this stamp's exceptional overall attributes. The Four Cent Columbian color error exists in two different shades, one being far more deep, having come from at least two different sheets. The example offered here possesses an especially intense shade. One of the few existing sound, premium quality original gum examples of the Four Cent Columbian error of color. Accompanied by 1974 and 1991 PF certificates, as well as a 1973 APS certificate; ex-Floyd. (Image)	$18,500.00 SOLD for $16,000.00 Closing..Oct-01, 07:00 PM
665		234	#234, 5c Columbian, full bottom margin imprint, letter "B" and plate "No. 9" strip of four, "post office" fresh, lovely rich color, overall quite well centered, o.g., n.h., very fine; catalog value is for four never hinged singles. (imagea) (Image)	$880.00+ SOLD for $350.00 Closing..Oct-01, 07:00 PM
666		235	#235, 6c Columbian, outstanding centering within large margins, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., the PSE certificate states "o.g., never hinged with a glazed spot at the lower right", which is unduly harsh, as the spot is barely perceptible, extremely fine; clear 1992 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate. (Image)	$195.00 SOLD for $350.00 Closing..Oct-01, 07:00 PM
667	/	236	#236, 8c Columbian, mint block of four, the left stamps are very well centered and margined, intense color and impression, o.g., n.h. except top right stamp very lightly hinged, overall a very fine block; 2005 PF certificate. (Image)	$605.00+ SOLD for $280.00 Closing..Oct-01, 07:00 PM
668		237	#237, 10c Columbian, an incredibly handsome and choice mint example, being extraordinarily well centered amid extravagantly large margins, plus it is exceptionally fresh, with wonderfully rich color and a razor-sharp impression on crisp white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a true gem; 2005 PF certificate. (Image)	$325.00 SOLD for $900.00 Closing..Oct-01, 07:00 PM
669		237	#237, 10c Columbian, exceedingly well centered, sumptuously rich color and a sharp detailed impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine and quite choice; 2000 PSE certificate. (Image)	$325.00 SOLD for $750.00 Closing..Oct-01, 07:00 PM
670		238	#238, 15c Columbian, a fabulous quality mint example that is the epitome of a "post office" fresh gem, possessing flawless centering amid extravagantly large margins which are most atypical of this value, brilliantly fresh as well, with sumptuously rich color and a deeply etched impression, immaculate o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; a superb stamp that is destined to realize an impressive price; 1990 and 2001 PF certificates; ex-Floyd. (Image)	625.00 SOLD for $5,000.00 Closing..Oct-01, 07:00 PM
671		238	#238, 15c Columbian, an incredibly choice mint example in a true "post office" fresh state, gorgeous luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression on pristine paper, marvelously well centered, unblemished o.g., never hinged, extremely fine gem; 1986 PF certificate. (Image)	$625.00 SOLD for $2,000.00 Closing..Oct-01, 07:00 PM
672		239	#239, 30c Columbian, pristine mint single, possessing marvelously brilliant rich color, unusually fresh and crisp, flawless o.g., never hinged, very fine and exceedingly choice; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)	$750.00 SOLD for $800.00 Closing..Oct-01, 07:00 PM
673		240	#240, 50c Columbian, bottom sheet-margin partial imprint single, extraordinarily well centered, deep luxuriant color and an especially vivid impression, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; select quality never hinged Fifty Cent Columbians are quite rare; 1998 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom right stamp. (Image)	$1,700.00 SOLD for $1,050.00 Closing..Oct-01, 07:00 PM
674		240	#240, 50c Columbian, precisely centered within large margins although reperforated at bottom, deep intense color and impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine appearance; clear 1992 PF certificate and a 2004 PF certificate. (Image)	$600.00 SOLD for $675.00 Closing..Oct-01, 07:00 PM
675		242	#242, $2.00 Columbian, intensely rich color and impression, o.g., very fine; 2003 PSE certificate. (Image)	$1,250.00 SOLD for $1,050.00 Closing..Oct-01, 07:00 PM
676		244	#244, $4.00 Columbian, a notably fresh mint example of this popular commemorative, with rich bright color and a strong clean impression on crisp white paper, full o.g. which has never been hinged, nearly very fine; truly never hinged examples of this high value are especially scarce; 1979 PF and 2004 PSE certificates. (Image)	$8,000.00 SOLD for $4,250.00 Closing..Oct-01, 07:00 PM

1893 COLUMBIAN POSTAL HISTORY

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
677		230	#230, 1c Columbian, tied by rare Apr. 15, 1897 Milan and Holmes Eagle cancel of Frankfurt, Ky. repeated twice on 1c Columbian entire (#U348), sent to Philadelphia, very fine; this is considered the most important fancy cancel on the Columbian Issue, as well as being one of the most sought-after machine cancels on any issue. (imagea) (Image)	Est. 1,000-1,500 SOLD for $1,150.00 Closing..Oct-01, 07:00 PM
678		230	#230, 1c Columbian, tied by New York, Feb. 10, 1893 double oval on cover to Brazil, with Remington Typewriter illustrated corner card, very fine; a scarce usage paying the 1c printed matter rate. (Image)	Est. 150-200 SOLD for $200.00 Closing..Oct-01, 07:00 PM
679		230	#230, 1c Columbian, tied by Washington, D.C., Jun. 21, 1895 machine cancel on cover to Bangkok, Siam, with book dealer's corner card, New York transit, small sealed tears at top of cover; a rare destination, especially when correctly paying this printed matter rate. (Image)	Est. 150-200 SOLD for $200.00 Closing..Oct-01, 07:00 PM
680		230	#230, 1c Columbian, five singles tied by Chicago duplexes on 1893 cover to Liechtenstein, Vaduz and Balzers backstamps, minor cover flaws, fine appearance; this is one of the rarest destinations in all of Europe. (Image)	Est. 200-300 SOLD for $240.00 Closing..Oct-01, 07:00 PM