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1890-1893 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY continued...

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
181		224	#224, 6c Brown red, lavish margins all around which are most uncharacteristic of this stamp, very well centered within them, marvelously bright and fresh, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine and most attractive; 1990 and 2003 PF certificates; ex-"Vineyard". (Image)	$275.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
182		225	#225, 8c Lilac, gem mint single, fabulously fresh and bright, with rich luxuriant color and a deeply etched impression on pristine white paper, extraordinarily well centered within large margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)	$200.00 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
183		226	#226, 10c Green, deep intense color and impression, exceptionally well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and quite choice; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)	$675.00 SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
184		227	#227, 15c Indigo, a highly select quality mint single that is exceedingly well centered amid considerably larger margins than usually found, striking prooflike color and impression on crisp white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an especially desirable stamp considering how infrequently choice never hinged examples of this stamp appear at auction; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)	$900.00 SOLD for $1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
185		228	#228, 30c Black, an extraordinarily fresh and choice mint single, with lovely bright color and a clean impression on immaculate white paper, plus it is exceptionally well centered within lavishly large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this value, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a truly rare stamp in this premium never hinged condition; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,400.00 SOLD for $1,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
186		229	#229, 90c Orange, a truly magnificent mint example of this high value, being in a quality that would be almost impossible to duplicate, featuring outstanding centering amid extravagantly large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this, additionally its color is spectacularly intense and vibrant while its impression particularly strong, pristine o.g., never hinged, an extremely fine gem in every regard; one of the finest examples we have ever seen; 2002 PF certificate for a pair, this being the left stamp; ex-"Connoisseur's" Collection. (Image)	$2,000.00 SOLD for $9,000.00 Will close during Public Auction

1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
187		230	#230, 1c Columbian, highly select mint example, outstanding centering within exceptionally wide margins, deep rich color and a crisp impression on immaculate paper, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1987 PF certificate. (Image)	$57.50 SOLD for $170.00 Will close during Public Auction
188		231	#231, 2c Columbian, outstanding centering amid large balanced margins, sumptuously rich color and a well incised impression, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem in every regard; 2004 and 2006 PSE certificates (latter grading XF-Superb 95; SMQ $375.00). (Image)	$55.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
189		232	#232, 3c Columbian, extraordinarily well centered within particularly large margins, deep vibrant color and a sharp impression, flawless o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	$150.00 SOLD for $260.00 Will close during Public Auction
190		233	#233, 4c Columbian, well centered within wide margins, strong color, flawless even perforations, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1995 PF certificate for block of six, this being the bottom right stamp. (Image)	$220.00 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
191		233a	#233a, 4c Blue Columbian, error of color, strikingly intense color in the deeper of two shades found on this stamp, sharp detailed impression on bright paper, quite well centered within large margins, full o.g., small thin spot and negligible inclusion speck, otherwise a very fine and handsome appearing example of this famous rarity; 1948 PF certificate; ex-Ballman. (Image)	$18,500.00 SOLD for $6,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
192		234	#234, 5c Columbian, stunning color that is incredibly deep and rich, as well as a prooflike impression, very well centered within large margins, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2002 PSE certificate for a block of four, this being the top left stamp, and a 2006 PSE certificate for the single (VF-XF 85; SMQ $355.00). (Image)	$250.00 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
193		235	#235, 6c Columbian, well centered within large margins, vibrant color and a strong impression, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 2003 PSE certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom right stamp. (Image)	$210.00 SOLD for $130.00 Will close during Public Auction
194		236	#236, 8c Columbian, exceptionally well centered within extravagantly large margins which are most uncommon on this value, beautiful rich color and a crisp detailed impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	$200.00 SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
195		237	#237, 10c Columbian, excellent centering within wide margins, warm color, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	$350.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
196		238	#238, 15c Columbian, exceedingly well centered within large margins, deep intense color and a highly detailed impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1999 PF certificate (Image)	$750.00 SOLD for $1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
197		239	#239, 30c Columbian, a most attractive mint single, possessing eye-arresting vivid color and a prooflike impression on pristine white paper, well centered within extra-large margins, o.g., n.h., very fine; 1983 and 2003 PF certificates. (Image)	$900.00 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
198		240	#240, 50c Columbian, rich luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression, nicely centered within large margins, o.g., n.h., very fine; never hinged examples of this value are particularly elusive; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,750.00 SOLD for $1,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
199		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, a magnificent mint single in a condition that is rarely encountered on any dollar value Columbian, being remarkably well centered within especially large margins, gorgeous "fiery" color and a vivid impression, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; a beautiful and pristine stamp for the collector who is taking on the challenging task of assembling a set of gem never hinged Columbians; 1988 and 2002 PF certificates, as well as a 2004 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $12,000.00). (Image)	$3,750.00 SOLD for $10,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
200		242	#242, $2.00 Columbian, a most remarkable mint example, with color and paper as fresh as the day it was issued, gloriously rich color and a prooflike impression on bright white paper, crisp intact perforations all around, particularly well centered within large margins, immaculate o.g. in the freshest state of preservation imaginable, never hinged, a very fine and incredibly choice never hinged Two Dollar Columbian, one of the rarest of all the commemorative issues to find both never hinged and in premium condition; 2000 PF certificate; ex-Lewis. (Image)	$3,850.00 SOLD for $2,900.00 Will close during Public Auction