United States Stamps continued...
1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION continued...
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1101 |
 u |
242 |
 #242, $2.00 Columbian, an especially desirable
mint example, being exceedingly well centered within large margins,
exceptionally bright fresh color and a strong impression, o.g., lightly
hinged, extremely fine gem; a remarkably choice original gum Two Dollar
Columbian; 2000 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95;
SMQ $4,200.00); this is the highest grade yet awarded to this stamp,
being one of only three mint examples to achieve this grade. (Image) |
$1,250.00
SOLD for $5,375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1102 |
u |
243 |
 #243, $3.00 Columbian, an exceedingly choice mint
example that features lavish margins all around and is marvelously well
centered within these uncharacteristically wide borders, beautiful rich
color and a well incised impression on clean white paper, o.g., lightly
hinged, extremely fine; an exceptional quality stamp; 1982 and 2004 PF
certificates, as well as a 2004 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $3,100.00
for 90, $5,650.00 for 95). (Image) |
$1,900.00
SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1103 |
u |
244 |
 #244, $4.00 Columbian, an eye-arresting mint
single, featuring excellent centering within large margins, especially deep
vibrant color and a razor-sharp impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely
fine; a highly desirable original gum Four Dollar Columbian; 2006 PSE
certificate (XF 90; SMQ $4,350.00).
(Image) |
$2,600.00
SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1104 |
u |
245 |
 #245, $5.00 Columbian, a marvelous mint example
of this always popular high value commemorative, being exceedingly fresh,
with bright rich color and a crisp detailed impression on pristine white
paper, plus it is flawlessly centered amid uncommonly large margins, o.g.,
lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; an especially handsome and desirable
original gum Five Dollar Columbian; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ
$8,700.00). (Image) |
$3,000.00
SOLD for $9,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1894 BUREAU ISSUES
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1105 |
u |
246 |
 #246, 1c Ultramarine, impressive jumbo mint
single, with enormously wide margins and being exceedingly well centered
within these remarkable borders, wonderfully bright and fresh, o.g.,
lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ
$80.00 for 90 and $160.00 for 95). (Image) |
$32.50
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1106 |
u |
247 |
 #247, 1c Blue, exceedingly well centered within
extravagantly large margins, strong rich color and a crisp detailed
impression on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine and choice;
2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $330.00 for 95 and $610.00
for 98); this is the highest grade yet assigned to this stamp by the
PSE. (Image) |
$75.00
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1107 |
 u |
248 |
 #248, 2c Pink, Ty. I, a marvelously choice top
margin plate no. 22 mint single, remarkably well centered within huge
margins all around, uncommonly bright and fresh, pristine o.g., n.h., an
extremely fine large-margined gem; almost impossible to find in this
extraordinary condition; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ
$1,000.00 for 95 and $2,650.00 for 98).
(Image) |
$87.50
SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1108 |
u |
248 |
 #248, 2c Pink, Ty. I, extraordinarily well
balanced margins all around, bright fresh color, o.g., very lightly hinged,
extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $145.00). (Image) |
$30.00
SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1109 |
u |
249 |
 #249, 2c Carmine lake, Ty. I, a visually striking
mint example of this elusive Bureau issue stamp, possessing incredibly
radiant color in a particularly deep shade, prooflike impression on crisp
paper, marvelously well centered within lavishly large margins, o.g., n.h.,
an extremely fine gem and among the very finest examples we have ever
offered; 1987 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ
$4,600.00); one of two to have been assigned this grade, with only one
higher - that being the ex-Beckley 95J, and we feel this stamp is just as
desirable as the Beckley copy. (Image) |
$525.00
SOLD for $6,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1110 |
u |
250 |
 #250, 2c Carmine, Ty. I, a striking
jumbo-margined mint single, possessing margins of gigantic size and being
incredibly well centered within these amazing borders, brilliantly fresh
color and a clean impression on fresh white paper, o.g., lightly hinged,
extremely fine; 2000 PF certificate and a 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb
95 Jumbo; SMQ $145.00 for 95, $265.00 for 98).
(Image) |
$30.00
SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1111 |
u |
252 |
 #252, 2c Carmine, Ty. III, an outstanding mint
example of this surprisingly difficult stamp, possessing essentially
perfect centering amid extraordinarily large margins, beautiful vibrant
color and an unusually strong impression on clean white paper, fresh clean
o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a very rare stamp in this superb quality,
and quite comparable to the Killien example (also graded 95) that realized
$5,462.50 (including premium) in our June 2006 auction; 2006 PSE
certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,700.00); the highest graded example of
this stamp, being one of only three never hinged copies in the PSE
population report. (Image) |
$400.00
SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1112 |
u |
253 |
 #253, 3c Purple, fabulously well centered within
margins that are considerably larger than typically found, lovely rich
color and a crisp impression on brilliantly fresh paper, unblemished o.g.,
n.h., extremely fine; a pristine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95;
SMQ $3,550.00); only one stamp grades higher.
(Image) |
$375.00
SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1113 |
u |
255 |
 #255, 5c Chocolate, an especially desirable mint
single that features perfectly symmetrical margins all around, sumptuously
rich color and a deeply etched impression, immaculate o.g., n.h., an
extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,450.00);
there is only one stamp in the PSE population report that grades higher. (Image) |
$375.00
SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1114 |
u |
255 |
 #255, 5c Chocolate, a spectacular mint single,
featuring gigantic margins all around and being extraordinarily well
centered within these incredible borders, brilliantly rich color and a
strong detailed impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine jumbo;
2005 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $250.00 for 90 and $530.00 for
95). (Image) |
$125.00
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1115 |
u |
256 |
 #256, 6c Dull brown, exceptionally well centered
and margined, deep rich color and a well incised impression, o.g., lightly
hinged, extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $365.00). (Image) |
$175.00
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1116 |
u |
257 |
 #257, 8c Violet brown, exceptionally well
centered within large margins, rich color and a crisp impression, o.g.,
n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $830.00);
ex-Gilbert. (Image) |
$500.00
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1117 |
u |
258 |
 #258, 10c Dark green, uncharacteristically well
centered within wide margins, rich luxuriant color and an especially strong
impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF
90; SMQ $620.00) (Image) |
$325.00
SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1118 |
u |
259 |
 #259, 15c Dark blue, excellent centering within
large margins, deep prooflike color and impression on bright white paper,
o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ
$500.00). (Image) |
$325.00
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1119 |
u |
260 |
 #260, 50c Orange, a brilliantly fresh and choice
mint single, possessing gorgeous vibrant color and a highly detailed
impression on clean white paper, plus it is wonderfully well centered amid
large margins, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an especially
difficult stamp to find in this premium never hinged condition; 2002 PF
certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $5,100.00). (Image) |
$1,800.00
SOLD for $4,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1120 |
u |
262 |
 #262, $2.00 Bright blue, an incredibly handsome
and choice mint single of this scarce stamp, being extraordinarily well
centered within unusually large margins, outstanding color that is
uncharacteristically bright and rich, strong detailed impression on bright
white paper, especially clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; highly
desirable and quite elusive in this gem condition; 1996 PF certificate and
a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $10,200.00); this is one of
only two stamps graded XF-Superb 95 by the PSE (both hinged), the highest
awarded to date. (Image) |
$3,250.00
SOLD for $9,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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