United States Stamps continued...

**1893 Columbian Exposition continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
261	P	230P4-45P4	#230P4-45P4, 1c-$5.00 Columbians, plate proofs on card cplt., each with large margins all around, rich fresh colors, some with minor adherences on back, very fine set. (Image)	1,408.00 SOLD for $850.00 Closing..Oct-18, 12:30 PM
262		230	#230, 1c Columbian, extraordinarily well centered and margined, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 1990 PF certificate; ex-Floyd. (Image)	45.00 SOLD for $65.00 Closing..Oct-18, 12:30 PM
263		231	#231, 2c Columbian, extraordinarily well centered within exceptionally large margins, strong fresh color, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; photocopy of a 2001 PF certificate for a block of six, this being the bottom left stamp. (Image)	42.50 SOLD for $150.00 Closing..Oct-18, 12:30 PM
264		231	#231, 2c Columbian, exceptionally well centered within "tall" margins, rich luxuriant color and a crisp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)	42.50 SOLD for $90.00 Closing..Oct-18, 12:30 PM
265		231 var.	#231 var., 2c Columbian, "broken hat" variety, an exceptionally choice mint example of this distinctive variety, wonderfully well centered within lavishly large margins, fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)	130.00 SOLD for $220.00 Closing..Oct-18, 12:30 PM
266		232	#232, 3c Columbian, incredibly well centered, large even margins, rich luxuriant color and a crisp impression on bright paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a pristine gem; 1990 PF certificate; ex-Floyd. (Image)	120.00 SOLD for $240.00 Closing..Oct-18, 12:30 PM
267		232	#232, 3c Columbian, exceedingly well centered amid especially wide margins, strong fresh color on clean white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)	120.00 SOLD for $160.00 Closing..Oct-18, 12:30 PM
268		233	#233, 4c Columbian, most impressive full bottom margin partial imprint single, possessing lavishly large and wonderfully well balanced margins all around, brilliantly fresh color, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; photocopy of a 1997 PF certificate for a marginal strip of four from which this stamp was taken. (Image)	175.00 SOLD for $525.00 Closing..Oct-18, 12:30 PM
269		233	#233, 4c Columbian, an extraordinarily choice stamp that would please the perfectionist, flawlessly centered within exceptionally large margins, brilliantly fresh color on bright paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 1990 PF certificate; ex-Floyd. (Image)	175.00 SOLD for $260.00 Closing..Oct-18, 12:30 PM
270		233	#233, 4c Columbian, select mint single, exceptionally well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, brilliantly fresh, rich color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; photocopy of a 2001 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top left stamp. (Image)	175.00 SOLD for $250.00 Closing..Oct-18, 12:30 PM
271		233	#233, 4c Columbian, very well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)	175.00 SOLD for $260.00 Closing..Oct-18, 12:30 PM
272		233	#233, 4c Columbian, extraordinarily well centered within large margins, strong fresh color, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	175.00 SOLD for $130.00 Closing..Oct-18, 12:30 PM
273		233a	#233a, 4c Blue Columbian, error of color, strikingly intense color in the deeper of two shades found on this stamp, sharp detailed impression on bright paper, quite well centered within large margins, full o.g., small thin spot and negligible inclusion speck, otherwise a very fine and handsome appearing example of this famous rarity; 1948 PF certificate. (Image)	19,000.00 SOLD for $5,000.00 Closing..Oct-18, 12:30 PM
274		234	#234, 5c Columbian, extraordinarily well centered within lavishly large margins, rich color and a detailed impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)	190.00 SOLD for $220.00 Closing..Oct-18, 12:30 PM
275		234	#234, 5c Columbian, precisely centered within large margins, strong fresh color and a clean impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2001 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp. (Image)	190.00 SOLD for $230.00 Closing..Oct-18, 12:30 PM
276		235	#235, 6c Columbian, outstanding centering, deep rich color and a crisp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)	170.00 SOLD for $180.00 Closing..Oct-18, 12:30 PM
277		236	#236, 8c Columbian, a select mint single, being extraordinarily well centered within large margins, plus its color is fresh and strong, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1980 PF certificate. (Image)	150.00 SOLD for $210.00 Closing..Oct-18, 12:30 PM
278		236	#236, 8c Columbian, extraordinarily well centered, uncommonly large margins all around, deep luxuriant color, immaculate o.g. n.h., extremely fine and quite choice; 1992 PF certificate; ex-Vreeland. (Image)	150.00 SOLD for $180.00 Closing..Oct-18, 12:30 PM
279		237	#237, 10c Columbian, an exceedingly handsome and choice mint single, being extraordinarily well centered within unusually large margins for this value, "post office" fresh with prooflike color and impression on crisp paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; not an easy stamp to find in premium never hinged condition; 1986 PF certificate. (Image)	280.00 SOLD for $375.00 Closing..Oct-18, 12:30 PM
280		238	#238, 15c Columbian, a magnificent quality mint example of this value, boasting extravagantly large margins which are most uncharacteristic and being virtually perfectly centered within them, gorgeous rich color and a crisp detailed impression on bright paper, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem in every regard; Fifteen Cent Columbians are seldom encountered is such outstanding condition, particularly this well margined; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)	480.00 SOLD for $1,100.00 Closing..Oct-18, 12:30 PM