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1890-1893 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY continued...
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1081 |
 u |
227 |
 #227, 15c Indigo, a striking mint single,
featuring mathematically precise centering amid extraordinarily large
margins which are most unusual on this value, beautiful color that is rich
and luxuriant, well incised impression on incredibly bright paper, o.g.,
very lightly hinged, an extremely fine large-margined gem; this is the
only example of #227 to receive the lofty grade of 98 from the PSE, with
none graded higher; 1990 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate
(Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00); ex-Gilbert.
(Image) |
$300.00
SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1082 |
 u |
227 |
 #227, 15c Indigo, striking jumbo-margined mint
single, boasting margins that are incredibly wide and being extraordinarily
well centered within these immense borders, stunning prooflike color and
impression, bright fresh o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a most impressive
stamp; 1992 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ
$2,550.00 for 90 and $6,800.00 for 95).
(Image) |
$925.00
SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1083 |
u |
230 |
 #230, 1c Columbian, a magnificent mint example
which features absolutely perfect centering within large margins, lovely
fresh color and a clean impression on pristine white paper, flawless o.g.,
n.h., a superb gem for the most fastidious collector; among the finest
One Cent Columbians we have ever offered in our auctions; 2006 PSE
certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,750.00).
(Image) |
$57.50
SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1084 |
u |
231 |
 #231, 2c Columbian, flawless mint single,
featuring mathematically precise centering amid uncharacteristically large
margins, bright fresh color and a well defined impression on crisp white
paper, pristine o.g., n.h., a superb stamp in every regard; 2004 PSE
certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,750.00).
(Image) |
$55.00
SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1085 |
u |
231 var. |
 #231 var., 2c Columbian, "broken hat" variety, a
superlative mint single which is easily one of the finest examples of this
popular variety we have ever had the pleasure to offer in our auctions,
possessing lavishly large margins all around and being incredibly well
centered within them, wonderfully fresh color on especially bright paper,
o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1992 PF certificate and a 2003 PSE
certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,450.00 for 95 and $4,500.00 for
98); this is the highest graded example in the PSE population report,
and the sole copy to receive this grade.
(Image) |
$160.00
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1086 |
u |
231 var. |
 #231 var., 2c Columbian, "broken frame line"
variety, an exceptional quality mint single, being remarkably well
centered within extravagantly large margins, sumptuously rich color and a
crisp impression on fresh white paper, brilliant o.g., n.h., extremely
fine; the first gem example of this variety we have offered; 2005 PSE
certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $540.00 for 95, $1,750.00 for 98 -
these prices for the normal Two Cent Columbian, as the variety is not
listed). (Image) |
for normal $55.00
SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1087 |
u |
232 |
 #232, 3c Columbian, an incredibly choice quality
left sheet-margin single, being nearly perfectly centered amid
extraordinarily large margins, plus its color is incredibly deep and
vibrant, while its impression is razor-sharp, immaculate o.g., n.h.,
extremely fine; a stamp with great eye appeal; 2003 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,250.00 for 95 and $3,900.00 for 98). (Image) |
$150.00
SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1088 |
u |
233 |
 #233, 4c Columbian, an eye-catching mint single,
featuring enormously large margins all around and being exceedingly well
centered within these oversized borders, beautiful rich color and a highly
detailed impression on fresh paper, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine
large-margined gem; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,800.00
for 95 and $5,500.00 for 98). (Image) |
$225.00
SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1089 |
u |
233 var. |
 #233 var., 4c Columbian, "three leaf" variety, an
impressive mint example of this elusive variety, which shows an extra leaf
to the left of the right numeral "4", while not listed in Scott it is
specifically noted by Brookman, fabulous color that is incredibly rich and
luxuriant, razor-sharp impression on pristine white paper, exceptionally
well centered and margined, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PF certificate
and a 2005 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ as the normal stamp $345.00). (Image) |
for normal $225.00
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1090 |
u |
234 |
 #234, 5c Columbian, a spectacular jumbo-margined
mint single, featuring magnificent centering amid incredibly large margins,
plus its color is truly outstanding, being an especially deep shade,
razor-sharp impression on brilliantly fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely
fine; an eye-arresting gem that is certainly among the finest Five Cent
Columbians we have offered; 2004 PF certificate and a 2004 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,050.00 for 95 and $6,000.00 for 98). (Image) |
$250.00
SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1091 |
u |
235 |
 #235, 6c Columbian, an absolutely superb mint
single in a quality that would be nearly impossible to improve upon, as
this stamp possesses perfectly balanced margins all around, plus its color
in uncharacteristically deep and intense, outstanding impression as well,
pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a truly superb example for the
collector assembling their Columbians in only the finest attainable
quality; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,500.00); this is the
highest recorded grade for this stamp, being one of only three in the PSE
population report. (Image) |
$225.00
SOLD for $9,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1092 |
u |
236 |
 #236, 8c Columbian, an incredibly choice mint
example of this value, which is notorious for being found very tightly
margined, this copy features extravagantly large margins all around, and is
impeccably centered within them, deep prooflike color and impression, o.g.,
barest trace of hinging (if any), extremely fine; a stunning gem; 1992 PF
certificate (never hinged by omission) and a 2004 PSE certificate (Superb
98 - we would have thought a Jumbo designation would be in order; SMQ
$490.00); this is the highest grade assigned to this stamp by the
PSE. (Image) |
$80.00
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1093 |
u |
236 |
 #236, 8c Columbian, marvelously well centered
amid much larger margins than typically found on this value, wonderfully
bright and fresh, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; an especially
choice quality Eight Cent Columbian; 2001 PF certificate and a 2004 PSE
certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,750.00).
(Image) |
$200.00
SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1094 |
u |
237 |
 #237, 10c Columbian, an incomparable mint
example, being in a condition that would be virtually impossible to improve
upon, as this gem boasts absolutely flawless centering amid extraordinarily
wide margins, sumptuously rich color and a deeply etched impression,
unblemished o.g., n.h., superb; a stunning stamp that certainly ranks as
one of the very finest extant; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ
$8,600.00); one of two to receive a grade of 98, with only one grading
higher (98J). (Image) |
$350.00
SOLD for $16,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1095 |
u |
238 |
 #238, 15c Columbian, the mint example offered
here is one of the finest Fifteen Cent Columbians we have ever had the
pleasure to offer, as this stamp possesses several impressive physical
attributes that are almost never encountered on a single stamp, including
absolutely perfect centering amid large margins, plus its color and
impression are quite spectacular, both of which would rival any proof,
pristine o.g., n.h., a superb gem in all respects; 2006 PSE certificate
(Superb 98; SMQ $13,400.00); one of four examples to have been given the
Superb 98 status, the highest grade awarded to date. (Image) |
$750.00
SOLD for $16,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1096 |
u |
239 |
 #239, 30c Columbian, an extraordinarily choice
mint example, being wonderfully well centered amid unusually large margins,
intensely rich color and a highly detailed impression, flawless o.g., n.h.,
extremely fine; a particularly handsome example and almost never
encountered both this choice and never hinged; 1990 PF certificate and a
2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,600.00).
(Image) |
$900.00
SOLD for $5,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1097 |
u |
239 |
 #239, 30c Columbian, remarkably well centered
within lavishly large margins, rich bright color and a strong impression,
o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb
95; SMQ $920.00). (Image) |
$300.00
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1098 |
u |
240 |
 #240, 50c Columbian, a stunning quality mint
example which possesses several highly desirable physical attributes,
including near perfect centering amid uncharacteristically large margins,
and just as impressive is the stamp's incredibly intense color and truly
prooflike impression on fresh untoned paper, fully intact perforations all
around, unblemished o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., extremely
fine gem; any certified never hinged Fifty Cent Columbian is scarce, but to
also find one in this stellar quality is quite remarkable; 1985 PF and 2002
PSE certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ
$13,900.00). (Image) |
$1,750.00
SOLD for $16,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1099 |
u |
240 |
 #240, 50c Columbian, outstanding centering amid
extraordinarily large margins which are seldom encountered on this value,
rich luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression, o.g., lightly hinged,
extremely fine; a particularly choice stamp; 2006 PSE certificate
(XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,900.00). (Image) |
$600.00
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1100 |
u |
241 |
 #241, $1.00 Columbian, a gorgeous mint example in
truly gem quality, possessing an incredibly overall freshness and
brilliance few others enjoy, with deep "fiery" color and vivid impression
on bright white paper, plus it is impeccably centered amid much larger
margins than normally encountered, fresh clean o.g. that has been only very
lightly hinged, extremely fine; one of the finest quality One Dollar
Columbians we have ever seen; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ
$4,050.00); only one stamp grades higher in the PSE report. (Image) |
$1,200.00
SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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