Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1893 Columbian Exposition continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

261

238

#238, 15c Columbian, a superlative mint example of this value, possessing numerous exceptional physical qualities, including being precisely centered amid extravagantly large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this value, its color is especially intense and its impression deeply etched on immaculate paper, even its perforations are unusually full and intact, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a pristine gem for the collector who seeks out only stamps of extraordinary quality; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

480.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

262

238

#238, 15c Columbian, highly select bottom sheet-margin plate "No. 58" single, brilliantly fresh and crisp, with deep luxuriant color and a well incised impression on bright paper, marvelously well centered and margined, pristine o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; 1998 PSE certificate for a horizontal pair, this being the left stamp. (Image)

480.00

SOLD for $1,000.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

263

239

#239, 30c Columbian, the mint right sheet-margin single offered here is, far and away, the finest mint Thirty Cent Columbian we have ever seen offered at auction, as this spectacular stamp is the absolute epitome of perfection, from its mathematically precise centering amid lavishly large margins, to its indescribably beautiful color and highly detailed impression on the whitest paper imaginable (not the toned paper so often seen on this value), its reverse is equally perfect, with unblemished o.g. that has never been hinged, a superb gem destined for placement in the finest quality collection; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)

600.00

SOLD for $7,000.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

264

239

#239, 30c Columbian, a magnificent quality mint single, boasting near perfect centering amid extravagantly large margins that are most uncharacteristic of this value, plus its color is incredibly deep and luxuriant, while its impression is well incised on especially bright paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a highly desirable stamp in this gem never hinged condition; 1982 PF certificate. (Image)

600.00

SOLD for $1,500.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

265

240

#240, 50c Columbian, while we have had the pleasure to sell some of the finest never hinged Fifty Cent Columbians to come on the market these past few years, we doubt that the phenomenal bottom sheet-margin mint example offered here will ever be rivaled by any other to make an appearance on the auction block, as this stamp is nothing short of mind-boggling, as each and every aspect of this remarkable stamp could not be improved upon, from its mathematically precise centering amid absolutely gigantic jumbo margins, to its eye-arresting intensely rich color and razor-sharp impression on brilliantly fresh paper (not at all toned as often found on this value), its perforations are fully intact and uniformly even all around, and its reverse is just as magnificent, featuring pristine full o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, never hinged, a superb gem; one of the greatest quality Columbian mint singles ever to be offered at auction; 1998 PF certificate; ex-Parker. (Image)

1,250.00

SOLD for $11,500.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

266

240

#240, 50c Columbian, wonderfully well centered amid enormously large margins which are rarely associated with this value, brilliantly fresh as well, with prooflike color and impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an exceptionally choice example; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)

600.00

SOLD for $500.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

267

241

#241, $1.00 Columbian, a magnificent mint right sheet-margin single, possessing an overall brilliance and true "post office" freshness unmatched by any other, gloriously rich color in an intense "fiery" shade, plus its impression could not be more detailed on immaculate paper, marvelously well centered, its reverse is equally impressive, boasting unblemished full o.g. that is never hinged, extremely fine; an exciting mint never hinged One Dollar Columbian that must be seen in person to fully appreciate all of its impressive attributes; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

3,100.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

268

241

#241, $1.00 Columbian, a premium quality mint example in an uncommonly choice state of preservation, possessing a marvelous overall brilliance and crispness, with deep vibrant color and an excellent clarity of impression on bright paper, remarkably well centered within very large margins most uncharacteristic of this value, especially clean full o.g. that has been very lightly hinged, extremely fine; a gem original gum One Dollar Columbian, the most challenging of all the dollar value Columbians to find in premium condition; 1983 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp. (Image)

1,400.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

269

241

#241, $1.00 Columbian, brilliantly fresh mint single, deep luxuriant color and a crisp detailed impression, wonderfully well centered within large margins, clean full o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine; photocopy of a 1983 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom right stamp. (Image)

1,400.00

SOLD for $625.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

270

241

#241, $1.00 Columbian, fresh and nicely centered single, tied to locally addressed cover by nearly complete "Brooklyn, N.Y./Dec 29 9(3)" c.d.s., printed corner card of M.H. Huss, M.D. and addressed to himself, light mounting adhesion strip on reverse, very fine. (Image)

2,000.00

SOLD for $400.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

271

242

#242, $2.00 Columbian, a spectacular mint example that is in the most pristine state possible, possessing an overall freshness and mint "bloom" that few of any of the dollar value Columbians still retain, with gloriously rich color and a razor-sharp impression on immaculate paper, additionally this exciting stamp features outstanding centering amid very large margins, pristine o.g. that is never hinged, extremely fine; one of the finest never hinged Two Dollar Columbians to be offered on the market in years; 2001 PF and PSE certificates. (Image)

3,250.00

SOLD for $6,500.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

272

242

#242, $2.00 Columbian, extraordinarily well centered within very large margins, bright and fresh, deep luxuriant color and a strong detailed impression, full o.g., light natural gum bend of little significance and not mentioned on accompanying certificate, extremely fine; an impressively margined and handsome mint example; clear 1991 PF certificate. (Image)

1,450.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

273

242

#242, $2.00 Columbian, attractively centered, strong color, tied to immaculate cover to Marion, Mass. by petite target postmark, matching Massachusetts c.d.s. dated June 26, 1894 alongside (town name not distinguishable), very fine and scarce. (Image)

2,100.00

SOLD for $650.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

274

242, 243

#242, 243, $2.00 and $3.00 Columbians, handsome well centered singles of each, tied to 10c Columbian stamped envelope (#U351) by "Brooklyn, N.Y./Nov 4 93" duplex cancels, locally addressed, backflap with two tears, a very fine and eye-appealing cover with an especially high value franking. (Image)

3,200.00+

SOLD for $1,450.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

275

243

#243, $3.00 Columbian, an incredibly fresh mint example, possessing an overall brilliance and crispness few dollar value Columbians enjoy, with rich luxuriant color and a clean detailed impression on unusually bright paper, particularly well centered as well, pristine full o.g., never hinged, a very fine and choice never hinged Three Dollar Columbian; very few examples of this value have been certified as never hinged by the Philatelic Foundation; 1998 PSE and 1999 PF certificates. (Image)

5,250.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

276

244

#244, $4.00 Columbian, deep luxuriant color and a strong impression on crisp paper, well centered, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, a very fine and choice example; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

3,000.00

SOLD for $1,550.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

277

244a

#244a, $4.00 Columbian, the rose carmine shade, a select mint example of this value, possessing exceptional centering within large margins, plus its color is in a far deeper shade than typically associated with the rose carmine variety, strong impression on bright paper, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1985 PF certificate. (Image)

3,000.00

SOLD for $3,000.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

278

245

#245, $5.00 Columbian, a superb mint example of this popular high value commemorative, in a quality that is rivaled by few others, as this impressive stamp possesses absolutely perfect centering amid extravagantly large margins, strong color and a deeply etched impression on paper that is far brighter than usual for this value, especially clean full o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem for the finest collection of mint U.S. stamps; 2001 PF and PSE certificates. (Image)

3,500.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

279

245

#245, $5.00 Columbian, incredibly well centered within very large margins, deep rich color, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an especially handsome and choice mint example of this sought-after commemorative; 1991 PF certificate. (Image)

3,500.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM

280

245

#245, $5.00 Columbian, a remarkable used example in the finest attainable quality, featuring spectacular centering amid immensely large margins that are most uncharacteristic of this value, but equally as striking and appealing is this stamp's truly prooflike color and deeply etched impression on the most brilliantly white paper imaginable, and the whole is surrounded by full and even perforations, and quite incredibly this stamp has been only very lightly cancelled at the bottom right corner, leaving the entire central portion of the design cancel free, a superb used gem; unquestionably one of the very finest used Five Dollar Columbians in existence; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

1,600.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
Closing..Mar-08, 04:30 PM