United States Stamps continued...

**1893 Columbian Exposition continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1401		237	#237, 10c Columbian, an eye-appealing mint example in unusually choice quality, featuring an overall freshness not often associated with this value, with strikingly intense color in a distinctive black brown shade, plus its impression could not be more detailed on the brightest non-toned paper possible, even its margins and centering are out of the ordinary, being large and well balanced all around, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a true gem; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	300.00 SOLD for $900.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1402		237	#237, 10c Columbian, an incredibly handsome and choice mint example, possessing a marvelous overall freshness, with intense color in the preferred black brown shade, plus its impression is razor sharp on immaculate paper, virtually perfect centering, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	300.00 SOLD for $475.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1403		237	#237, 10c Columbian, precisely centered mint single, surrounded by large margins, deep rich color and detailed impression, o.g. that is so lightly hinged as to be hard to say where, extremely fine; photocopy of a 1992 PF certificate and 2001 PSE certificate. (Image)	$140.00 SOLD for $220.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1404	PB	237	#237, 10c Columbian, full top margin imprint, letter "Y" and plate "No. 99" block of eight, excellent centering, rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, small crease in the bottom left corner, otherwise a very fine example of this very scarce plate block. (Image)	$5,000.00 SOLD for $4,750.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1405		238	#238, 15c Columbian, an extraordinary mint single that would please even the perfectionist, as this stamp's physical attributes are most exceptional, being incredibly well centered amid lavishly large margins which are entirely atypical of this value, its color is especially intense and its impression is truly prooflike on immaculately white paper, unblemished o.g., never hinged, an extremely fine gem; certainly one of the finest mint Fifteen Cent Columbians to come on the market in some time; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)	$600.00 SOLD for $5,000.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1406		238	#238, 15c Columbian, a fabulous quality mint example that is the epitome of a "post office" fresh gem, possessing flawless centering amid extravagantly large margins which are most atypical of this value, brilliantly fresh as well, with sumptuously rich color and a deeply etched impression, immaculate o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; a superb stamp that is destined to realize an impressive price; 1990 and 2001 PF certificates; ex-Floyd. (Image)	600.00 SOLD for $3,250.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1407		238	#238, 15c Columbian, nicely centered within large margins, strong rich color, o.g., h.r., very fine; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	$240.00 SOLD for $120.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1408	PB	238	#238, 15c Columbian, full bottom margin imprint and plate "No. 58" block of six, deep vibrant color and impression, o.g., very lightly hinged, some perf. separation at left, a fine example of this scarce plate block. (Image)	$3,750.00 SOLD for $1,700.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1409		239	#239, 30c Columbian, a brilliant "post office" fresh mint example, featuring strikingly intense and vibrant color which contrasts wonderfully with its bright white paper, razor-sharp impression as well, outstanding centering within very large margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a stamp with excellent eye appeal; 2000 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp. (Image)	750.00 SOLD for $1,700.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1410		239	#239, 30c Columbian, an incredibly choice mint example that is in a true "post office" fresh state, boasting spectacularly rich color and a razor-sharp impression on immaculate paper, in addition its centering is virtually perfect within large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)	$750.00 SOLD for $2,200.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1411	PB	239	#239, 30c Columbian, bottom margin imprint, letter "N" and plate "No 59" block of eight, lovely rich color, full o.g., two left stamps l.h., other stamps never hinged, quite fresh and fine; this value is especially rare to find in a plate block of eight. (Image)	$12,000.00 SOLD for $4,000.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1412		240	#240, 50c Columbian, full bottom margin imprint, letter "S" and plate "No. 77" strip of four, rich luxuriant color, full o.g., some hinge reinforcing in the bottom selvage, light corner crease in the bottom left selvage only, owner's handstamp on back of right stamp, a fine and handsome example of this very scarce plate strip. (Image)	$3,750.00 SOLD for $900.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1413		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 $3,000.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1414	PB	240	#240, 50c Columbian, handsome full bottom margin imprint and plate "No. 77" block of six, possessing deep luxuriant color and an especially sharp impression, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; a most impressive example of this rarely offered commemorative plate block. (Image)	$14,000.00 SOLD for $7,250.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1415		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, mathematically precise centering amid uncharacteristically large margins, gorgeous intense and radiant color, strong clean impression, full pristine o.g. that has been very lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; in our opinion, which is shared by others, the One Dollar Columbian is the most difficult of all the dollar value Columbians to obtain in premium original gum condition; 1990 and 2001 PF certificates; ex-Floyd. (Image)	1,250.00 SOLD for $3,000.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1416		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, marvelously fresh mint single of this difficult value, exceedingly well centered within large margins, deep rich color and impression, full o.g., lightly and neatly hinged only once, extremely fine and quite choice; 1995 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,250.00 SOLD for $2,200.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1417		242	#242, $2.00 Columbian, virtually perfect centering within considerably larger margins than typically found on this value, plus its color is more intense and its impression more deeply etched than usual, bright fresh paper, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a choice original gum Two Dollar Columbian; 1990 and 2002 PF certificates; ex-Floyd. (Image)	1,300.00 SOLD for $1,900.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1418		242	#242, $2.00 Columbian, well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, beautiful rich color and a sharp detailed impression, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1977 and 2003 PF certificates. (Image)	$1,300.00 SOLD for $1,250.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1419	O	242	#242, $2.00 Columbian, handsome used example that is exceedingly well centered within large margins, lovely rich color and a crisp detailed impression, unusually light cancel, extremely fine. (Image)	$600.00 SOLD for $575.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM
1420		243	#243, $3.00 Columbian, choice mint single, extraordinarily well centered within large balanced margins, attractive color and sharp detailed impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1980 certificate. (Image)	$2,000.00 SOLD for $2,400.00 Closing..Jun-11, 11:30 AM