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The Barry K. Schwartz Collection of The 1893 Columbian Issue

Proof and Specimen Sets
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
201 P 1c-$5.00 Columbian, Large Die Proofs on India (230P1-245P1).> On approximately 225 x 150mm cards with full die sinkage, beautiful colors, each with die no. and imprint in die sinkage area, few trivial corner bends<><>^VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL SET OF1c-$5.00 Columbian, Large Die Proofs on India (230P1-245P1). On approximately 225 x 150mm cards with full die sinkage, beautiful colors, each with die no. and imprint in die sinkage area, few trivial corner bends

VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL SET OF LARGE DIE PROOFS FOR THE 1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION ISSUE.

This is one of the freshest sets we have encountered, with no hybrids. Some sets also have either interleaving or trace of binding from presentation albums. This set, with wide cards for each, is truly a condition rarity. (Image)

 12,300.00

SOLD for $19,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
202 P 1c-$5.00 Columbian, Small Die Proofs on Wove (230P2-245P2).> Complete set, each on original gray card backing from the Roosevelt album, deep rich colors except $4.00 oxidized<><>^FRESH AND VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL COMPLETE SET OF THE 1893 COLUMBIAN S1c-$5.00 Columbian, Small Die Proofs on Wove (230P2-245P2). Complete set, each on original gray card backing from the Roosevelt album, deep rich colors except $4.00 oxidized

FRESH AND VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL COMPLETE SET OF THE 1893 COLUMBIAN SMALL DIE PROOFS ON WOVE.

It is believed only 85 sets were produced for the Roosevelt presentation albums. (Image)

 5,850.00

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction
203 Pbl 1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on India (230P3-245P3).> Blocks of four, each has large margins all around except 2c ample at left, 15c with sheet margin at left, deep rich colors as fresh as the day they were printed, few usual flaws as seen on thi1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on India (230P3-245P3). Blocks of four, each has large margins all around except 2c ample at left, 15c with sheet margin at left, deep rich colors as fresh as the day they were printed, few usual flaws as seen on this fragile paper

VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE COMPLETE SET OF THE COLUMBAIN ISSUE PLATE PROOFS ON INDIA PAPER. THESE ARE FAR SCARCER THAN THEIR COUNTERPARTS PRINTED ON CARD.

Given the numbers we have seen come up at auction, the plate proofs on India are extremely scarce and undervalued. (Image)

 9,120.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
204 P 1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (230P4-245P4).> Large margins, affixed to two <American Bank Note Co. presentation pages and each with signature of frame engraver at top and vignette engraver at bottom,> each page with A.B.N. Co. label affix1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (230P4-245P4). Large margins, affixed to two American Bank Note Co. presentation pages and each with signature of frame engraver at top and vignette engraver at bottom, each page with A.B.N. Co. label affixed at center

VERY FINE. THIS PAIR OF PRESENTATION PAGES WITH EACH PROOF SHOWING SIGNATURES OF THE ENGRAVERS IS REPORTEDLY UNIQUE. A MAGNIFICENT EXHIBITION ITEM.

Ex Rosenthal and on his exhibit pages (Image)

 E. 4,000-5,000

SOLD for $8,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
205 Pbl 1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (230P4-245P4).> Complete set in blocks of four, the 5c, 6c, 30c and $5.00 with sheet margin at right, $4.00 with sheet margin imprint at right, large margins, bright colors<><>^VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A GO1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (230P4-245P4). Complete set in blocks of four, the 5c, 6c, 30c and $5.00 with sheet margin at right, $4.00 with sheet margin imprint at right, large margins, bright colors

VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS SET OF BLOCKS OF FOUR OF THE COLUMBIAN ISSUE PLATE PROOFS ON CARD.

Even though the plate proofs on card are seen more frequently than those on India, multiples such as this set should be considered rare. Our computerized records show we have only offered two other sets in all of our Rarities sales and in our auctions of the past 13 years. (Image)

 6,430.00

SOLD for $5,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
206 Pbl 1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (230P4-245P4).> Complete set of <matched bottom imprint and plate no. blocks of eight,> each with letter at left and plate no. at right, large margins all around, radiant colors and beautifully detailed impres1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (230P4-245P4). Complete set of matched bottom imprint and plate no. blocks of eight, each with letter at left and plate no. at right, large margins all around, radiant colors and beautifully detailed impressions

EXTREMELY FINE GEMS. AN INCOMPARABLE COMPLETE SET OF MATCHED BOTTOM IMPRINT AND PLATE NO. BLOCKS OF EIGHT OF THE COLUMBIAN ISSUE PLATE PROOFS ON CARD. A MAGNIFICENT SHOWPIECE, AND A HIGHLIGHT OF ANY COLUMBIAN ISSUE OR PROOF COLLECTION.

We are unaware of any other set such as the one offered here. The $1.00 is unpriced in Scott as a plate block of eight. Scott Retail with the $1.00 catalogued as two blocks of four (Image)

 19,025.00

SOLD for $52,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
207 P 1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (230P4-245P4).> Large margins, brilliant colors as fresh as the day they were printed, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful set1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (230P4-245P4). Large margins, brilliant colors as fresh as the day they were printed, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful set (Image) 1,435.00

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
208 P 1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (230P4-245P4).> Large margins, beautiful colors as fresh as the day they were printed, Very Fine and choice set1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (230P4-245P4). Large margins, beautiful colors as fresh as the day they were printed, Very Fine and choice set (Image) 1,435.00

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
209 S 1c-$5.00 Columbian, Specimen Ovpt. Ty. E (230SE-245SE).> Complete set of all sixteen values, each with Specimen reading up at lower left corner, incl. second 5c reading up at lower right corner, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh colors throughout1c-$5.00 Columbian, Specimen Ovpt. Ty. E (230SE-245SE). Complete set of all sixteen values, each with "Specimen" reading up at lower left corner, incl. second 5c reading up at lower right corner, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh colors throughout

VERY FINE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE COMPLETE SET OF THE 1893 COLUMBIAN ISSUE WITH SPECIMEN OVERPRINT TYPE E. EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST OF THE FEW COMPLETE SETS IN EXISTENCE.

Accompanied by original sale envelope with printed "United States Postage Stamps, Issue 1893, Columbians" which also has the "Specimen" overprint. $5.00 with 1975 P.F. certificate. (Image)

 7,600.00

SOLD for $23,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

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