Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1893 Columbian Exposition continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1221

237

#237, 10c Columbian, an incredible quality mint example, possessing extraordinarily large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this value, as most Ten Cent Columbians are found tightly margined, marvelously well centered, gorgeous sumptuously rich color in the blackish brown shade, which is the preferable deeper shade than the more typically seen gray black shade, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; one of the nicest never hinged examples we have offered in quite some time; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)

280.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM

1222

237

#237, 10c Columbian, a most extraordinary quality mint example of this value, possessing impressive physical attributes that are rarely encountered, most striking is this stamp's mathematically precise centering amid margins that can genuinely be described as jumbo, strong rich color and a razor-sharp impression on bright paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an exciting stamp in this gem quality; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)

280.00

SOLD for $750.00
Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM

1223

237

#237, 10c Columbian, handsome mint bottom sheet-margin plate "No. 99" single, fabulously well centered within uncharacteristically large margins for this value, fresh color and a sharp impression, o.g., barest trace of hinging, extremely fine; 1985 APS certificate. (Image)

140.00

SOLD for $350.00
Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM

1224

237

#237, 10c Columbian, a striking full bottom margin imprint, letter "Y" and plate "No. 101" block of eight, being one of the finest Ten Cent Columbian plate blocks we have ever offered, possessing qualities seldom seen on higher value Columbian plates, featuring the more desirable darker shade and a razor-sharp impression, extraordinarily well centered, strong and intact perforations, o.g., very lightly hinged on the top stamps only, bottom row n.h., extremely fine for this rare plate block; 1992 PF certificate; ex-Anderson. (Image)

5,000.00

SOLD for $5,500.00
Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM

1225

238

#238, 15c Columbian, a most impressive full bottom margin imprint, letter "M" and plate "No. 58" block of eight, incredibly fresh and choice, deep luxuriant color and a crisp impression, exceptionally well centered throughout the plate, strong and intact perforations, unblemished o.g., never hinged, small tear in the bottom left sheet selvage, nevertheless an extremely fine example of this plate block rarity, being one of the finest Fifteen Cent Columbian plate blocks of eight we can find recorded; 1992 PF certificate; ex-Anderson. (Image)

11,000.00

SOLD for $10,000.00
Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM

1226

239

#239, 30c Columbian, perfectly centered within very large margins, gloriously rich color in an intense shade, deeply etched impression as well on bright fresh paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a true gem for the most fastidious collector; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)

675.00

SOLD for $2,200.00
Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM

1227

239

#239, 30c Columbian, beautifully centered amid exceptionally large margins all around, deep luxuriant color and a strong impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; especially scarce in this premium never hinged condition; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)

675.00

SOLD for $1,350.00
Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM

1228

239

#239, 30c Columbian, a spectacular quality top margin imprint and plate "No. 59" block of six, being in a condition that simply cannot be improved upon, fabulously fresh, with sumptuously rich color and excellent clarity of impression on bright paper, each stamp being marvelously well centered and margined, pristine o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; a magnificent plate block condition rarity whose equal undoubtedly does not exist; 1993 PF certificate; ex-"Southern Cross" collection. (Image)

14,500.00

SOLD for $15,000.00
Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM

1229

240

#240, 50c Columbian, a magnificent quality mint example being in a true "post office" state, with superb color and a razor-sharp impression on far brighter paper than typically found, virtually perfectly centered within large margins, unblemished o.g., never hinged, an extremely fine gem in every regard; never hinged Fifty Cent Columbians, especially in this exceptional quality, are exceedingly scarce; 1992 PF certificate; ex-Anderson. (Image)

1,400.00

SOLD for $4,750.00
Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM

1230

240

#240, 50c Columbian, a visually stunning mint left sheet-margin imprint block of four, possessing the most intense color we have ever seen on a Fifty Cent Columbian, plus its centering is mathematically precise within large margins, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an incredibly handsome and desirable block; 1977 and 1992 PF certificates; ex-Anderson. (Image)

2,600.00+

SOLD for $2,400.00
Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM

1231

241

#241, $1.00 Columbian, a fabulous mint example in the finest attainable quality, 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, extraordinarily well centered amid margins that are considerably larger than normally encountered on this value, its reverse is equally impressive, boasting unblemished full o.g. that is never hinged, an extremely fine gem in every regard; an exciting mint never hinged One Dollar Columbian that must be seen in person to fully appreciate all of its impressive attributes; 1993 PF certificate. (Image)

3,250.00

SOLD for $9,000.00
Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM

1232

241

#241, $1.00 Columbian, exceedingly well centered within large margins, deep rich color and impression, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine and quite choice; 2000 PSE certificate. (Image)

1,250.00

SOLD for $1,050.00
Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM

1233

241

#241, $1.00 Columbian, a highly select used example, being marvelously well centered within large margins, bright vibrant color, beautifully postmarked with a desirable town c.d.s. confined to the top right corner (instead of the usual heavy registry oval pmk.), extremely fine; a lovely used gem; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)

625.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM

1234

243

#243, $3.00 Columbian, nicely centered within wide margins, strong rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)

2,000.00

SOLD for $1,150.00
Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM

1235

244

#244, $4.00 Columbian, gem mint example, featuring outstanding centering amid lavishly large margins not often associated with the dollar value Columbians, plus its color is especially intense in a rich crimson lake shade, strong impression on bright paper, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; among the finest quality mint examples we have offered in quite some time; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)

2,750.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM

1236

244

#244, $4.00 Columbian, a breathtaking unused example that boasts the most enormous margins imaginable and, quite remarkably, is exceptionally well centered within this vast expanse, just as striking is this stamp's gorgeous intense and vibrant color, prooflike impression on especially white paper, extremely fine; an eye-arresting gem that certainly is a candidate for the largest-margined Four Dollar Columbian in existence; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)

1,400.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM

1237

244

#244, $4.00 Columbian, an especially handsome mint example of this popular commemorative, flawlessly centered within large margins, bright fresh color, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)

2,750.00

SOLD for $2,200.00
Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM

1238

244a

#244a, $4.00 Columbian, the rose carmine shade, a most impressive full bottom margin mint block of four, showing the letter "CC" imprint in the selvage, extraordinarily bright and fresh, with gorgeous rose carmine color in a much stronger shade than usual, well centered and margined throughout, crisp and intact, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, a very fine and exceedingly choice example of this rare and desirable block; 1993 PF certificate. (Image)

12,500.00+

SOLD for $8,250.00
Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM

1239

244

#244, $4.00 Columbian, attractive used single with portion of a sharp Hall St. oval cancel, very well centered, strong crimson lake color, very fine. (Image)

1,300.00

SOLD for $625.00
Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM

1240

245

#245, $5.00 Columbian, the bottom right corner sheet-margin example offered here is, without question, one of the most spectacular quality mint Five Dollar Columbians to appear on the auction market in several years, as this stamp boasts not only mathematically precise centering, but its margins are of extraordinary size as well, strong color and an especially clean impression, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, few sensibly rejoined perforations at right, extremely fine; a superb original gum Five Dollar Columbian for the finest collection; 1988 (as a pair) and 1993 PF certificates; ex-"Southern Cross" collection. (Image)

3,100.00

SOLD for $5,500.00
Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM