United States Stamps continued...

**1890-1893 American Bank Note Company continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
181	X	227a	#227a, 15c Indigo imperforate, a remarkable full top margin imprint and plate "No. 22" block of twelve of this rare imperforate variety, being the finer of only two recorded, very large margins all around, sumptuously rich color in an especially deep shade, full o.g., lightly hinged, with tiny thin specks which are endemic to the 1890 imperforates, otherwise extremely fine; one of the most important plate blocks from the Small Bank Note series, as well as being an important 19th century plate block rarity; the other known example (ex-Todd) is a bottom margin position and has facial scuffs in addition to the characteristic tiny thinnings; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)	Est. 3,000-4,000 SOLD for $4,000.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
182	X	228	#228, 30c Black, bottom margin imprint and plate "No. 24" block of twelve (selvage just slightly reduced), most stamps within the plate are exceptionally well centered and margined, deep rich color, full o.g. which is just slightly mount disturbed, top left and top right corner stamps with faint thin spots, otherwise very fine; one of the best centered of the few existing #228 plate blocks; 1991 APS certificate. (Image)	13,250.00+ SOLD for $7,000.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM

**1893 Columbian Exposition**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
183			1893 World's Columbian Exposition Souvenir Playing Cards, a remarkable complete deck of 52 matching playing cards, plus one Joker, issued for sale at the exposition, each card (on face) depicts a different exposition building, all with Landing of Columbus scene in blue on the reverse, housed sandwiched between two embossed tin covers that are tied together by ribbon, remarkably clean condition; marvelous collateral item for the specialist. (Image)	Est. 300-400 SOLD for $250.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
184		231 var.	#231 var., 2c Columbian, "broken hat" variety, a gem mint single of this distinctive variety, possessing uncharacteristically large margins and being marvelously well centered within them, rich luxuriant color on fresh white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)	130.00 SOLD for $240.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
185		232	#232, 3c Columbian, a most impressive mint single that is exceptionally well centered within enormously large margins, strong rich color and a sharp impression, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine and choice example; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)	120.00 SOLD for $425.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
186		232	#232, 3c Columbian, a gem mint single that is perfectly centered within large margins, sumptuously rich color and a strong impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2000 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top left stamp. (Image)	120.00 SOLD for $400.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
187		232	#232, 3c Columbian, exceptionally well centered, deep rich color and a sharp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2001 PSE certificate. (Image)	120.00 SOLD for $130.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
188		233	#233, 4c Columbian, a most impressive jumbo-margined mint example, featuring huge margins all around and being perfectly centered within them, gorgeous bright color and a crisp impression on immaculate paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a striking gem of impressive proportions; 2001 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top left stamp. (Image)	175.00 SOLD for $700.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
189		233	#233, 4c Columbian, a fabulous quality mint single, possessing flawless centering amid exceptionally large and perfectly balanced margins which are most uncharacteristic of this value, strong color and a crisp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a true gem stamp for the perfectionist; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)	175.00 SOLD for $425.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
190		233	#233, 4c Columbian, a very attractive right sheet-margin single, featuring gorgeous rich color and a vivid impression on fresh white paper, plus it is extraordinarily well centered within large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a stamp with excellent eye appeal; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)	175.00 SOLD for $450.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
191		234	#234, 5c Columbian, perfectly centered within uncommonly large margins, deep intense color and a well incised impression, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem in every regard; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	190.00 SOLD for $375.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
192		234	#234, 5c Columbian, excellent centering within large and perfectly balanced margins, rich luxuriant color and a highly detailed impression, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2002 PSE certificate. (Image)	190.00 SOLD for $290.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
193		234	#234, 5c Columbian, strong fresh color and a clean impression, excellent centering, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; photocopy of a 2001 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp. (Image)	190.00 SOLD for $140.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
194	X	234	#234, 5c Columbian, an incredibly choice full bottom margin imprint, letter "B" and plate "No. 8" block of eight, being in an absolutely pristine "post office" fresh state of preservation, with lovely rich color and crisp impression, surprisingly well centered for such a large multiple, strong and intact perforations all around, immaculate o.g., n.h., very fine; plate blocks of eight in this quality are rarely seen. (Image)	4,500.00 SOLD for $2,900.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
195		236	#236, 8c Columbian, deep intense color and a razor-sharp impression, uncommonly well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2002 PSE certificate. (Image)	150.00 SOLD for $280.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
196		237	#237, 10c Columbian, flawlessly centered within exceptionally wide margins which are most uncommon to this value, intense color in the preferred black brown shade, plus its impression could not be more deeply etched on pristine paper, immaculate o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., an extremely fine gem for the perfectionist; 2000 PSE and 2002 PF certificates. (Image)	280.00 SOLD for $1,000.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
197		237	#237, 10c Columbian, a gem right sheet-margin mint single, possessing outstanding centering within extravagantly large margins which are most uncharacteristic, strong fresh color and a sharp impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine and handsome; 2001 PF certificate for a pair, this being the top stamp. (Image)	280.00 SOLD for $1,200.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
198		239	#239, 30c Columbian, an especially handsome mint single that possesses extravagantly large margins and is exceedingly well centered within them, plus its color is uncommonly rich, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 2001 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp. (Image)	650.00 SOLD for $1,350.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
199		239	#239, 30c Columbian, a most impressive mint single which is the beneficiary of an overall "post office" freshness that is seldom encountered, incredibly intense color and a remarkably detailed impression on fresh paper, plus its centering is extraordinary amid larger margins than normal, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	650.00 SOLD for $900.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
200		239	#239, 30c Columbian, near perfect centering amid extravagantly large margins that are most uncharacteristic of this value, deep luxuriant color and a well incised impression on bright paper, o.g., faintly hinged, extremely fine gem; 1982 PF and 2002 PSE certificates. (Image)	300.00 SOLD for $375.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM