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Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
241		237	#237, 10c Columbian, full bottom margin imprint, letter "Y" and plate "No. 102" strip of four, nicely centered, with the two right stamps being particularly well centered and margined, intense deep rich color, o.g., l.h., very fine. (Image)	675.00 Closed or SOLD for $450.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
242		238	#238, 15c Columbian, a breathtaking mint example that is unquestionably one of the largest margined and best centered mint Fifteen Cent Columbians in existence, as this stamp possesses absolutely gigantic margins unlike any other we have ever seen, and it is virtually perfectly centered within this vast expanse, deep luxuriant color on bright fresh paper, unblemished o.g., never hinged, an extremely fine "one-in-a-million" gem; 1987 PF certificate. (Image)	425.00 Closed or SOLD for $2,200.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
243		238	#238, 15c Columbian, an exciting right sheet-margin partial imprint single in a quality that is seldom seen, possessing numerous outstanding physical qualities, including being flawlessly centered amid extravagantly large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this value, plus its color is especially rich and luxuriant, and its impression truly prooflike on immaculately white paper, unusually even and full perforations surround the whole, pristine o.g., never hinged, an extremely fine gem; a gorgeous stamp for the finest collection; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	425.00 Closed or SOLD for $800.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
244		238	#238, 15c Columbian, marvelously well centered, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)	425.00 Closed or SOLD for $260.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
245		238	#238, 15c Columbian, mint block of four, nicely centered, rich color and quite fresh overall, clean o.g., n.h., overall a very fine and attractive block. (Image)	as n.h. singles 1,700.00+ Closed or SOLD for $725.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
246		239	#239, 30c Columbian, a marvelous mint example in a quality that would be difficult to duplicate, as this stamp possesses huge margins all around and is wonderfully well centered within them, its color is particularly deep and luxuriant, and its o.g. is unblemished and never hinged, an extremely fine eye-arresting gem; 1996 PSE certificate. (Image)	550.00 Closed or SOLD for $1,600.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
247		239	#239, 30c Columbian, brilliantly fresh, with strikingly intense color on crisp paper, attractively centered, pristine o.g., n.h., choice very fine. (Image)	550.00 Closed or SOLD for $280.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
248		239	#239, 30c Columbian, a true "post office" fresh mint block of four, retaining an overall freshness and crispness few of the other surviving blocks can boast, with gorgeous color and a sharp impression on bright paper, quite well centered as well, unblemished o.g., n.h., very fine and choice; certainly among the finer of the blocks still remaining intact. (Image)	as n.h. singles 2,200.00+ Closed or SOLD for $1,400.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
249	O	239	#239, 30c Columbian, choice used single, well centered within extraordinarily large margins, beautiful fresh color and paper, light unobtrusive oval cancel, extremely fine; actually an elusive stamp to find in choice used condition; 1984 PF certificate. (Image)	85.00 Closed or SOLD for $280.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
250		240	#240, 50c Columbian, a fabulous quality mint example of a stamp that is among the most difficult of all the early commemoratives to acquire in truly choice "post office" fresh condition, the example offered here from the Vreeland collection possesses numerous exceptional physical qualities seldom found on a single example, from its extraordinary centering amid uncharacteristically large margins, to its truly prooflike color and impression on immaculate untoned paper (Fifty Cent Columbians are more often than not found on yellowish toned paper), its reverse is equally impressive, featuring pristine full o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, never hinged, an extremely fine gem in every regard; never hinged Fifty Cent Columbians are terribly elusive, but to find one in this magnificent quality is a rare opportunity; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)	1,150.00 Closed or SOLD for $4,500.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
251		240	#240, 50c Columbian, well centered within large margins, rich color and a strong impression, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; photocopy of a 1999 PF certificate for a pair, this being the top stamp. (Image)	600.00 Closed or SOLD for $700.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
252		240	#240, 50c Columbian, unusually well centered, strong color and impression, disturbed o.g., very fine. (Image)	600.00 Closed or SOLD for $170.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
253	O	240	#240, 50c Columbian, striking used single, with huge balanced margins all around, deep luxuriant color, unobtrusive duplex pmk., extremely fine; seldom seen this well margined used; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	160.00 Closed or SOLD for $350.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
254	O	240	#240, 50c Columbian, a premium quality used example, being in a condition not often encountered on used singles, possessing near perfect centering, deep rich color and a much lighter cancel than typically found, extremely fine and quite choice; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)	160.00 Closed or SOLD for $260.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
255		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, an exceedingly choice and desirable mint single, being in a quality far superior to most examples one finds at auction, possessing a marvelous overall freshness and crispness, with gloriously rich color and a deeply etched impression on brilliantly fresh paper, incredibly well centered as well, with large balanced margins all around, especially clean full o.g. without any of the typical gum bends or skips, barest trace of hinging (appears at first glance to be n.h.), extremely fine; One Dollar Columbians are truly rare in this premium condition; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)	1,500.00 Closed or SOLD for $2,200.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
256		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, an extraordinarily choice and select example of this value, which is the most difficult of all the Columbians to find in premium condition, virtually perfect centering within extravagantly large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this, gorgeous sumptuously rich and radiant color, uncommonly clean full o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem in every regard; 1993 PF certificate. (Image)	1,500.00 Closed or SOLD for $925.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
257		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, a brilliantly fresh and handsome mint single, featuring uncharacteristically large and well balanced margins, bright fresh color, particularly clean o.g. that is technically never hinged, although there is just a trace of a fingerprint at top which precludes it from being called n.h., very minor natural vertical paper wrinkle not seen from face and not even mentioned on accompanying certificate, extremely fine; clear 1982 PF certificate. (Image)	1,500.00 Closed or SOLD for $1,100.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
258		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, a premium mint single that is uncommonly well centered within large margins, brilliantly fresh color and paper, full clean o.g., relatively lightly hinged, choice very fine. (Image)	1,500.00 Closed or SOLD for $900.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
259	O	241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, a truly extraordinary used example, possessing huge margins, particularly for this typically tightly margined value, and being incredibly well centered within them, deep luxuriant color, unobtrusive double oval pmk. confined to the bottom left corner only, an extremely fine used gem; dollar value Columbians are seldom found this choice used; 1995 PF certificate. (Image)	650.00 Closed or SOLD for $1,800.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
260	O	241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, used, deep rich color, attractively centered, duplex pmk., inconsequential thin specks at bottom right, nearly very fine appearance; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)	650.00 Closed or SOLD for $120.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM