United States Stamps continued...

**1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
541		239	#239, 30c Columbian, an incredibly choice mint example that is in a true "post office" condition, boasting spectacularly rich color and a deeply etched impression on immaculate paper, plus its centering is virtually perfect within large margins and surrounded by crisp even perforations, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)	$750.00 SOLD for $1,100.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
542		239	#239, 30c Columbian, exceedingly well centered within particularly large margins, fresh color, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)	$300.00 SOLD for $230.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
543		239	#239, 30c Columbian, remarkably fresh mint single, well centered amid exceptionally large margins, deep luxuriant color and a strong impression, o.g., n.h., very fine and exceedingly choice; 1992 PF certificate corner margin single, selvages subsequently removed). (Image)	$750.00 SOLD for $650.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
544		239	#239, 30c Columbian, pristine mint single, possessing marvelously brilliant rich color, unusually fresh and crisp, flawless o.g., never hinged, very fine and exceedingly choice; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)	$750.00 SOLD for $475.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
545	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, top left stamp with small crease, otherwise fine; this value is especially rare to find in a plate block of eight. (Image)	$12,000.00 SOLD for $3,250.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
546	O	239	#239, 30c Columbian, used, extraordinarily well centered within lavishly large margins, intensely rich color and impression, lightly cancelled, extremely fine; an uncommonly choice used example; 1999 APS certificate. (Image)	$90.00 SOLD for $180.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
547		240	#240, 50c Columbian, an exceedingly handsome mint example, featuring spectacular prooflike color and impression on fresh untoned paper, plus it is perfectly centered within large margins, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)	$600.00 SOLD for $1,450.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
548		240	#240, 50c Columbian, exceedingly well centered within large margins, especially deep color and a beautiful vivid impression, o.g., extremely fine; 1974 PF certificate. (Image)	$600.00 SOLD for $425.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
549		240	#240, 50c Columbian, well centered within lavishly large margins, intense prooflike color and impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a rather striking example; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	$600.00 SOLD for $575.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
550		240	#240, 50c Columbian, wonderfully well centered amid generous margins, brilliantly fresh as well, with intense deep color and prooflike impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an exceptionally choice example; 2004 PF certificate. (Image)	$600.00 SOLD for $600.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
551		240	#240, 50c Columbian, particularly attractive appearing example, featuring prooflike color and impression on fresh untoned paper, plus it is exceedingly well centered within unusually large margins, o.g., tiny hinge thin, extremely fine appearance. (Image)	$600.00 SOLD for $210.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
552		240	#240, 50c Columbian, well centered within large margins, rich color and a strong impression, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine and choice; 1993 PSE certificate. (Image)	$600.00 SOLD for $400.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
553		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, an eye-arresting mint single that is not only extraordinarily well centered within wonderfully well balanced margins, but it also possesses a brilliant "fiery" color and a remarkably detailed impression on fresh paper, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; a stunning original gum One Dollar Columbian, the most challenging of all the dollar value Columbians to find in premium condition; 2004 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,250.00 SOLD for $2,800.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
554		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, extraordinarily well centered amid very large margins which are most uncommon to this particular value, sumptuously rich color and a clean crisp impression on bright paper, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; exceptionally attractive example of the most difficult of all the dollar value Columbians to obtain in premium condition; 1993 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,250.00 SOLD for $1,350.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
555		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, exceedingly well centered within large margins, gorgeous intense color and a highly detailed impression, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; a premium quality One Dollar Columbian; 1994 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,250.00 SOLD for $1,000.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
556		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, select mint example, wonderfully well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, bright color and sharp impression, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,250.00 SOLD for $800.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
557		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, premium mint example, being especially well centered within uncommonly large margins, rich color and a strong impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1978 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,250.00 SOLD for $1,000.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
558		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, exceedingly well centered within wide margins, deep rich color, full o.g., a couple tiny thin spots, extremely fine appearance. (Image)	$1,250.00 SOLD for $300.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
559		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, deeply rich color, o.g., very lightly hinged, light crease at bottom left, nearly very fine appearance. (Image)	$1,250.00 SOLD for $525.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
560		242	#242, $2.00 Columbian, an exceptional mint single with virtually perfect centering within considerably larger margins than are typically found on this value, beautiful color and unusually sharp impression on bright white paper, full clean o.g. being very lightly hinged, extremely fine; original gum Two Dollar Columbians in this gem condition are decidedly rare; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,300.00 SOLD for $2,200.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM