United States Stamps continued...

**1890-1893 American Bank Note Company continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
201		228	#228, 30c Black, a superlative mint example of this very difficult value, being in a condition that would please the most fastidious collector, possessing a wonderful overall freshness, with intense "jet" black color and a deeply etched impression, outstanding centering as well, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; the Thirty Cent Small Bank Note is, without question, the most difficult value of the set to find in this gem never hinged condition; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	1,000.00 SOLD for $2,300.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM

**1893 Columbian Exposition**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
202		230	#230, 1c Columbian, highly select mint example, outstanding centering within large margins, deep rich color and a crisp impression on immaculate paper, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1987 PF certificate. (Image)	45.00 SOLD for $180.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
203		231	#231, 2c Columbian, exceptionally large and wonderfully well balanced margins all around, rich color and a sharp impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem. (Image)	42.50 SOLD for $190.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
204		232	#232, 3c Columbian, handsome mint example possessing particularly large and well balanced margins, especially deep rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1987 APS certificate. (Image)	120.00 SOLD for $190.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
205		232	#232, 3c Columbian, well centered within unusually large margins, strong color and impression, o.g., n.h., choice very fine. (Image)	120.00 SOLD for $85.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
206		233	#233, 4c Columbian, a striking mint example which possesses incredibly intense color, so deep and luxuriant that it approaches the error of color shade, with a razor-sharp impression as well on brilliantly white paper, wonderfully well centered within very large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem for the collector who seeks stamps of extraordinary color and freshness; 1999 PF certificate for a vertical pair, this being the top stamp. (Image)	175.00 SOLD for $650.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
207		233	#233, 4c Columbian, very well centered, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)	175.00 SOLD for $170.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
208		233	#233, 4c Columbian, well centered within wide margins, strong color, flawless even perforations, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1995 PF certificate for block of six, this being the bottom right stamp. (Image)	175.00 SOLD for $230.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
209		234	#234, 5c Columbian, an exceedingly choice mint single, being flawlessly centered amid uncharacteristically large margins, prooflike color and impression on bright fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 1987 PF certificate. (Image)	190.00 SOLD for $375.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
210		235	#235, 6c Columbian, an immaculate mint example, incredibly bright and fresh, outstanding centering within large margins, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem for the most fastidious collector; 1997 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp. (Image)	170.00 SOLD for $400.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
211		236	#236, 8c Columbian, outstanding centering within much larger margins than normally found on this value, sumptuously rich color and a crisp detailed impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 1989 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp, as well as a 2003 PSE certificate as a single. (Image)	150.00 SOLD for $400.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
212		237	#237, 10c Columbian, well centered, warm rich color, o.g., n.h., choice very fine. (Image)	280.00 SOLD for $400.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
213		238	#238, 15c Columbian, an incredibly choice mint example in a true "post office" fresh state, gorgeous luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression on pristine paper, marvelously well centered, unblemished o.g., never hinged, extremely fine gem; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	500.00 SOLD for $1,125.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
214		238	#238, 15c Columbian, a gorgeous mint single, possessing spectacular intense color and a remarkably vivid impression on bright white paper, marvelously well centered as well, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a stamp with tremendous eye appeal; 2002 PSE certificate. (Image)	500.00 SOLD for $1,150.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
215		238	#238, 15c Columbian, beautifully centered amid impressively large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this value, wonderfully bright fresh color and a crisp detailed impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a stamp with excellent eye appeal; 1990 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom right stamp. (Image)	240.00 SOLD for $675.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
216		239	#239, 30c Columbian, large wonderfully well balanced margins all around, especially deep and luxuriant color, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine and quite choice; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)	300.00 SOLD for $325.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
217		239	#239, 30c Columbian, deep intense color and impression, well centered, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine. (Image)	300.00 SOLD for $260.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
218		239	#239, 30c Columbian, well centered mint single, fresh with full o.g., trace of hinging, very fine. (Image)	300.00 SOLD for $100.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
219		242	#242, $2.00 Columbian, a spectacular mint example that is beautifully centered within much larger margins than usually seen, deep luxuriant color with a finely detailed impression, this premium stamp is in a marvelous state of preservation, being extraordinarily fresh with full o.g. that is never hinged, extremely fine; a particularly challenging dollar value of the Columbian series to find in choice never hinged condition; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	3,500.00 SOLD for $8,500.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
220	O	243a	#243a, $3.00 Columbian, the olive green shade, a fabulous quality used example, being in a condition that would be almost impossible to improve upon, featuring flawless centering amid extravagantly large margins, but equally impressive is this stamp's wonderfully rich color and highly detailed impression on bright fresh paper, very lightly postmarked with a small portion of a town c.d.s. at left, rather than the more typically seen heavy registry oval, an extremely fine gem in every regard; used dollar value Columbians in such extraordinary quality are highly desirable and challenging to find; 1991 and 2003 PF certificates. (Image)	1,050.00 SOLD for $4,250.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM