United States Stamps continued...

**1893 Columbian Exposition continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
201		239	#239, 30c Columbian, wonderfully well centered within large and well balanced margins, rich color and a crisp impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine and handsome; 2001 PSE certificate. (Image)	300.00 SOLD for $200.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
202		239	#239, 30c Columbian, well centered within especially large margins, strong rich color and impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2000 PSE certificate (top selvage subsequently removed). (Image)	300.00 SOLD for $180.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
203		239	#239, 30c Columbian, exceptionally well centered, rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; photocopy of a 2001 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp. (Image)	300.00 SOLD for $140.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
204		240	#240, 50c Columbian, a most extraordinary mint example, unquestionably being among the finest never hinged Fifty Cent Columbians in existence, as this particular value is surprisingly elusive to find in both a true "post office" fresh state and in premium condition, possessing an impressive overall mint "bloom", with deep luxuriant color and an impression that would rival any proof on immaculate untoned paper, flawlessly centered as well, with especially large margins all around, pristine o.g., never hinged, an extremely fine gem; the perfect stamp for the collector who has been patiently waiting for a truly choice never hinged example to make an appearance on the auction block; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)	1,300.00 SOLD for $5,250.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
205		240	#240, 50c Columbian, a highly select mint single that is marvelously well centered within lavishly large margins, deep rich color and a crisp detailed impression, o.g., faintly hinged, extremely fine; an especially difficult stamp to find in this premium quality; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)	600.00 SOLD for $1,350.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
206		240	#240, 50c Columbian, well centered within uncommonly large margins, deep color and a razor-sharp impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1995 PF certificate. (Image)	600.00 SOLD for $400.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
207		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, deep "fiery" color and a vivid impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a very attractive example; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)	1,300.00 SOLD for $1,350.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
208		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, an especially fresh mint single, with beautiful vibrant color and a crisp impression, full clean o.g. with just a faint trace of hinging, very fine and attractive; photocopy of a 1983 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top left stamp. (Image)	1,300.00 SOLD for $700.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
209		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, rich vibrant color, well centered, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; photocopy of a 1985 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top left stamp. (Image)	1,300.00 SOLD for $600.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
210		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, rich fresh color, nicely centered, clean o.g., very lightly hinged, very fine; photocopy of a 1983 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp. (Image)	1,300.00 SOLD for $475.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
211		242	#242, $2.00 Columbian, a highly desirable mint example, featuring outstanding centering amid extravagantly large margins, plus it has rich luxuriant color and a highly detailed impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a gem original gum Two Dollar Columbian; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)	1,400.00 SOLD for $1,250.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
212		242	#242, $2.00 Columbian, an exceedingly choice mint example of this scarce and popular commemorative, boasting outstanding centering amid uncharacteristically large margins, spectacularly rich color and a vivid impression on bright untoned paper, intact and even perforations, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; a true gem that possesses great eye appeal; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	1,400.00 SOLD for $1,500.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
213		242	#242, $2.00 Columbian, well centered within unusually large margins, strong color, o.g., extremely fine; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	1,400.00 SOLD for $950.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
214		242	#242, $2.00 Columbian, deep rich color, nicely centered and margined, o.g., very fine; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	1,400.00 SOLD for $800.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
215		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)	2,100.00 SOLD for $2,100.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
216		243	#243, $3.00 Columbian, well centered within large margins, strong color, o.g., light horizontal creases, very fine appearance; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	2,100.00 SOLD for $950.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
217		243a	#243a, $3.00 Columbian, the olive green shade, an attractive unused example, with deep rich color on fresh white paper, excellent centering within large margins, extremely fine; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	1,150.00 SOLD for $650.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
218		243a	#243a, $3.00 Columbian, the olive green shade, wonderfully fresh color and a detailed impression on crisp white paper, large margins, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	2,100.00 SOLD for $675.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
219		244	#244, $4.00 Columbian, intensely rich color and a clean impression, large margins, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)	2,900.00 SOLD for $1,250.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM
220		244	#244, $4.00 Columbian, unused, well centered, warm rich color, small sealed tear at top and a minor natural inclusion (neither mentioned on certificate), very fine appearance; clear 2001 PSE certificate. (Image)	1,500.00 SOLD for $675.00 Closing..Jun-21, 02:00 PM