The Corey Long Collection of United States Stamps, Essays, Proofs and Covers continued...

1893 Columbian Issue

Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
516	E	$5.00 Columbian, Vignette Essays on India (245-E). Two, one in Black and one in Red, on 52 x 92 and 55 x 80mm cards respectively, one with printed die no. and imprint, other with ms. "44301" at bottom, few small imperfections, Very Fine appearance, scarce and desirable collateral items for the Columbian specialists (Image)	E. 300-400 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
517	P	Columbian Issue Proofs. Five items on manila cards, probably from a sample book, incl. three different views of Columbus Discovering America, one of Columbus in his study, last is plate proof of Paraguay stamp depicting similar design to 1c, three with indications in pencil as to which countries used the design, overall Fine-Very Fine, desirable group (Image)	E. 300-400 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
518		Columbian Exposition Tickets. Six different tickets to the World's Columbian Exposition, each different color, fresh and Very Fine (Image)	E. 150-200 SOLD for $225.00 Will close during Public Auction
519	P	1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proof on Card (230P4-245P4). Large margins except two close at one side, rich colors, 8c few flaws, few with some minor soiling on back and only mentioned for complete accuracy, Fine-Very Fine (Image)	1,435.00 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
520		1c-50c Columbian (230-238, 240). 3c, 4c and 8c Mint N.H., 6c unused (no gum), 15c and 50c part original gum, rich colors, few small imperfections, Fine-Very Fine, 4c and 10c with P.F. certificates, Scott Retail as all hinged (Image)	1,458.50 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
521		1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H. block of 45, deep rich color and proof-like impression, usual light natural gum bends, fresh and Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles	2,587.50 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
522		2c Columbian (231). Mint N.H. block of 45, deep rich color, bottom right stamp with piece missing (not counted), few perf separations, Fine	2,530.00 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction
523		30c Columbian (239). Original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful rich color and proof-like impression, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice (Image)	300.00 SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
524		$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, single hinge mark, rich color, small natural inclusion not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Image)	1,200.00 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
525		$2.00 Columbian (242). Unused (no gum), rich color and detailed impression, tiny pinhole, appears Very Fine, with 2004 A.P.S. certificate (Image)	625.00 SOLD for $275.00 Will close during Public Auction
526		$3.00 Columbian (243). Unused (regummed), unusually choice centering, deep rich color, Very Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Image)	1,000.00 SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction