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**1893 Columbian Exposition continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
421		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, mathematically precise centering amid uncharacteristically large margins, gorgeous intense and radiant color, strong clean impression, full pristine o.g. that has been very lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; in our opinion, which is shared by others, the One Dollar Columbian is the most difficult of all the dollar value Columbians to obtain in premium original gum condition; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)	1,400.00 Closed or SOLD for $1,800.00 Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM
422		242	#242, $2.00 Columbian, virtually perfect centering within considerably larger margins than typically found on this value, plus its color is more intense and its impression more deeply etched than usual, bright fresh paper, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a choice original gum Two Dollar Columbian; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)	1,450.00 Closed or SOLD for $1,800.00 Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM
423		243	#243, $3.00 Columbian, a magnificent mint example that possesses spectacular eye appeal and outstanding physical qualities, not the least of which is its mathematically precise centering amid the most immense margins we have ever seen on this value, rich luxuriant color and a well incised impression on bright paper, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a superb original gum Three Dollar Columbian with the largest margins and finest centering possible; 1982 PF certificate. (Image)	2,250.00 Closed or SOLD for $2,600.00 Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM
424		243a	#243a, $3.00 Columbian, the olive green shade, a phenomenal right sheet-margin mint example that is in the finest attainable quality, with every physical characteristic of this stamp being sheer perfection, including mathematically precise centering within lavishly large margins, spectacularly rich color in a stunning deep olive green shade, prooflike impression on bright fresh paper, even its perforations are remarkably uniform and intact, the reverse boasts full original gum that is never hinged, superb; this incomparable never hinged Three Dollar Columbian may very well be the finest in existence; (Image)	5,250.00 Closed or SOLD for $10,500.00 Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM
425		244	#244, $4.00 Columbian, an incredibly handsome mint example, featuring outstanding centering within uncharacteristically large margins, and just as impressive is this stamp's absolutely radiant crimson lake color, deeply etched impression, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; the perfect stamp for the collector assembling their set of mint Columbians one gem stamp at a time; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)	3,000.00 Closed or SOLD for $3,750.00 Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM
426		244a	#244a, $4.00 Columbian, the rose carmine shade, a gorgeous mint example of this distinctive shade, magnificently well centered within very wide margins, extraordinarily bright and fresh, with beautiful color that is in a far deeper shade than typically associated with the rose carmine color, very fresh paper as well, full clean o.g. that has been relatively lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; few Four Dollar Columbians with original gum are found in such outstanding condition; 1994 PF certificate. (Image)	3,000.00 Closed or SOLD for $2,300.00 Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM
427		245	#245, $5.00 Columbian, a spectacular quality mint example of this popular high value commemorative, possessing centering that is absolutely flawless, with enormously large margins that are almost impossible to find on this value, sharp prooflike impression and intense color on uncommonly bright paper, versus the more typically seen toned paper, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine in all respects; a superb Five Dollar Columbian for the finest collection; 1977 and 1988 PF certificates. (Image)	3,500.00 Closed or SOLD for $3,250.00 Closing..Oct-23, 06:00 PM

**1894 Bureau Issues**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
428		246	#246, 1c Ultramarine, left sheet-margin partial imprint single, flawlessly centered amid immense jumbo margins, bright fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a most impressive large-margined gem that is seldom seen this choice; 1988 PF certificate for an imprint and plate number strip of three from which this stamp was taken. (Image)	60.00 Closed or SOLD for $325.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
429		247	#247, 1c Blue, left sheet-margin plate no. 121 single, incredibly well centered, wide margins, strikingly intense color and impression on bright paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 1992 PF certificate for an imprint and plate number strip of three from which this stamp was taken. (Image)	125.00 Closed or SOLD for $300.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
430		248	#248, 2c Pink, Ty. I, extraordinary mint example, huge perfectly symmetrical margins, lovely rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 1993 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp. (Image)	50.00 Closed or SOLD for $300.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
431		248a	#248a, 2c Pink, Ty. I, vertical pair, imperforate horizontally, a choice example of this very rare classic perforation error, radiantly rich color, full fresh o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; an enormously rare error, this being the only example we have ever seen; this very pair is illustrated in the 2001 Catalogue of Errors on U.S. Postage Stamps by Stephen R. Datz (page 16); 1980 PF certificate. (Image)	2,000.00 Closed or SOLD for $3,250.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
432		249	#249, 2c Carmine lake, Ty. I, a spectacular quality mint example of this scarce stamp, possessing margins of immense size unlike any other we have seen, and being magnificently well centered within these jumbo margins, incredibly intense color further contributes to this stamp's impressive eye appeal, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a stunning gem that is certain to realize a record price; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)	270.00 Closed or SOLD for $675.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
433		250	#250, 2c Carmine, Ty. I, exceedingly well centered, uncharacteristically wide margins, gorgeous intense color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)	55.00 Closed or SOLD for $230.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
434		250c	#250c, 2c Carmine, Ty. I, vertical pair, imperforate horizontally, brilliantly fresh, beautifully rich color, full o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; an extraordinarily rare perforation error, of which very few are known; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	3,000.00 Closed or SOLD for $4,000.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
435		251	#251, 2c Carmine, Ty. II, select top sheet-margin partial imprint single, wonderfully bright and fresh, well centered, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 1992 PF certificate for an imprint and plate number strip of three from which this stamp was taken. (Image)	460.00 Closed or SOLD for $850.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
436		252	#252, 2c Carmine, Ty. III, marvelously well centered within four extravagantly large margins, bright vibrant color and a crisp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 1993 PF certificate. (Image)	220.00 Closed or SOLD for $525.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
437		253	#253, 3c Purple, extraordinarily choice bottom sheet-margin partial imprint single, featuring outstanding centering, extra-large margins, and incredibly intense color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a stamp with tremendous eye appeal; 1991 PF certificate. (Image)	200.00 Closed or SOLD for $900.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
438		253a	#253a, 3c Purple, imperforate, left sheet-margin horizontal pair, large margins all around, sumptuously rich color, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; 1993 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top pair. (Image)	350.00 Closed or SOLD for $260.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
439		254	#254, 4c Dark brown, marvelously well centered within enormous jumbo margins, especially deep and luxuriant color, crisp detailed impression, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; a striking large-margined gem; 1980 PF certificate; ex-"Connoisseur" Collection. (Image)	135.00 Closed or SOLD for $425.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM
440		254a	#254a, 4c Dark brown, imperforate, horizontal pair, large to huge margins, rich color, o.g., extremely fine; 1991 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top pair. (Image)	350.00 Closed or SOLD for $250.00 Closing..Oct-24, 12:00 PM

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