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#235, 6c Columbian, a spectacular jumbo-margined
mint example that ranks among the finest Six Cent Columbians in
existence, possessing margins that are incredibly large and most
uncharacteristic of this value, virtually perfectly centered within these
impressive borders, brilliantly fresh and crisp, immaculate o.g. without a
single gum bend or skip, n.h., a superb large-margined gem for the
perfectionist; when this striking stamp last appeared at auction in our
November 2000 Collector's Series Sale it realized a then record $2,420.00
(including premium), versus its $170.00 catalog value; 1999 PF certificate
and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo - a grade that could easily be
argued is entirely too conservative for this; SMQ $500.00 as 90 and
$1,400.00 as 95); ex-Vreeland.(Image)
$210.00
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
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235a
#235a, 6c Columbian, the red violet shade, an
exquisite mint single possessing numerous extraordinary physical
attributes, including being flawlessly centered amid extravagantly large
margins, wonderfully rich and luxuriant color on brilliantly white paper,
even all of its perforations are unusually long and intact, immaculate
o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem for the most fastidious collector; an
absolutely gorgeous example of this distinctive shade, quite likely one of
the finest in existence; 2000 and 2006 PF certificates (the latter
graded Superb 98; SMQ $3,200.00).(Image)
$210.00
SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
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236
#236, 8c Columbian, an exciting mint single of
this value, which is notorious for being found very tightly margined, this
particular example boasts margins that are completely out of the ordinary,
as they are extravagantly large and perfectly balanced all around, rich
luxuriant color and a sharp impression as well, immaculate o.g., n.h.,
extremely fine; the perfect stamp for the collector who has been patiently
waiting for a true gem example of an Eight Cent Columbian; 1998 PF
certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,150.00
as 95 and $2,650.00 as 98); among the highest graded never hinged Eight
Cent Columbians in the PSE population report, with only two other stamps
grading higher.(Image)
$220.00
SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction
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237
#237, 10c Columbian, flawlessly centered within
exceptionally wide margins which are most uncommon to this value, intense
color in the gray black shade which is actually more difficult to find than
the black brown shade (see next lot) in premium condition, plus its
impression could not be more deeply etched on pristine paper, immaculate
o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, n.h., an extremely fine gem for the
perfectionist; 2002 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate specifically
identifying this as the Gray black shade (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,150.00).(Image)
$350.00
SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
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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 distinctive blackish brown 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 and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90
Jumbo; SMQ $850.00 as 990 and $2,150.00 as 95).(Image)
$350.00
SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction
326
238
#238, 15c Columbian, a spectacular mint single
that would please even the most demanding condition conscious collector, as
this stamp's physical attributes are truly remarkable, being fabulously
well centered amid lavishly large margins which are entirely atypical of
this value, plus its color is especially intense and its impression is
truly prooflike on immaculately white paper, unblemished o.g., never
hinged, a superb gem; without question the finest mint Fifteen Cent
Columbian to come on the market in years; 1992 and 2004 PF
certificates, as well as a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ
$3,800.00 as 95 and $8,000.00 as 98); this is the only example in the PSE
population report awarded a 95J grade, and only one other has been graded
higher.(Image)
$750.00
SOLD for $11,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
327
239
#239, 30c Columbian, brilliantly fresh,
strikingly intense rich color and a well incised impression on immaculate
paper, flawlessly centered within wide margins, wonderfully even and intact
perforations all around, pristine o.g. without a single gum bend or skip,
n.h., extremely fine; a gorgeous gem that is the epitome of perfection;
2002 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ
$4,600.00).(Image)
$900.00
SOLD for $4,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
328
240
#240, 50c Columbian, an extraordinarily choice
mint example of this value, possessing outstanding overall freshness, with
great color and impression on far brighter paper than usual, incredibly
well centered within lavishly large margins which are most
uncharacteristic, full clean o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine;
Fifty Cent Columbians are seldom encountered in this gem condition; 1999 PF
certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $950.00).(Image)
$600.00
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction
329
241
#241, $1.00 Columbian, an especially handsome
mint example of this value which, in our opinion, is the most difficult of
all the dollar value Columbians to find in premium condition, being
incredibly well centered, with intense "fiery" color and a highly detailed
impression, particularly clean full o.g. which has been only very lightly
hinged, extremely fine; a lovely original gum One Dollar Columbian; 1994 PF
certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,150.00).(Image)
$1,200.00
SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction
330
242
#242, $2.00 Columbian, marvelously well centered
within wide even margins, sumptuously rich color and impression on bright
paper, especially clean full o.g., with just the barest trace of hinging,
extremely fine; a remarkably choice and desirable original gum Two Dollar
Columbian; 1985 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ
$2,250.00).(Image)
$1,250.00
SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction
331
243
#243, $3.00 Columbian, the mint example offered
here is one of the finest centered and margined original gum Three
Dollar Columbians in existence, in fact this is the highest graded example
by the PSE in their population report, being one of only three to be
awarded the coveted 98 grade, featuring extravagantly large and perfectly
balanced margins all around, and just as impressive is this stamp's
extraordinary overall freshness and brilliance, which few dollar value
Columbians still retain, with gorgeous rich color and a razor-sharp
impression on immaculately white paper, even its reverse is exceptional,
sporting full pristine o.g. which has been very lightly hinged, simply
superb; a stunning gem for the finest quality collection; 1998 PF
certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $8,800.00).(Image)
$1,900.00
SOLD for $14,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
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244
#244, $4.00 Columbian, a phenomenal mint example
boasting spectacular overall eye appeal, with lavish jumbo margins all
around and being incredibly well centered within them, gloriously rich
crimson lake color and a deeply etched impression on wonderfully fresh
paper, unusually intact perforations all around, full clean o.g., lightly
hinged, extremely fine gem; easily among the finest quality original gum
Four Dollar Columbians in existence, with this being the only example
graded 95J by the PSE (and only one other ranks higher); this striking
stamp, when last sold in auction in the 2001 "Rarities of the World"
auction conducted by Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc., realized
$9,350.00 (including premium); 2000 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE
certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $4,600.00 as 95 and $7,750.00 as
98).(Image)
$2,600.00
SOLD for $10,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
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245
#245, $5.00 Columbian, the mint example offered
here of this always popular and desirable high value commemorative is one
of the most eye-appealing we have ever had the pleasure to offer, as it
boasts several uncommonly choice physical characteristics, not the least of
which is its seldom seen overall brilliance and freshness, with truly
prooflike color and a razor-sharp impression on bright white paper (not the
toned paper so often encountered on this value), further enhancing its
overall appeal is its virtually perfect centering amid the most lavishly
large margins possible, and its reverse is just as impressive, boasting
pristine full o.g. without a single gum bend or skip, with just the barest
trace of hinging as well; one of the few truly superb original gum
examples known; the perfect stamp for the collector assembling their
dollar value Columbians one gem stamp at a time; 1988 PF certificate and a
2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $8,800.00 as 95 and
$13,600.00 as 98).(Image)
$3,000.00
SOLD for $13,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
#246, 1c Ultramarine, striking mint single,
featuring extravagantly large and wonderfully well balanced margins all
around, bright pastel shade, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1997 and
2006 PF certificates (the latter graded XF 90; SMQ $335.00).(Image)
$90.00
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
335
247
#247, 1c Blue, exceptionally well centered within
quite large margins, deep luxuriant color and impression, brilliantly
fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 1996 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE
certificate (XF 90; SMQ $620.00),(Image)
$225.00
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
336
248
#248, 2c Pink, Ty. I, a spectacular mint example
unlike any other we have seen and certainly unlikely to encounter again,
mathematically precise centering amid the most enormous margins possible,
brilliant eye-catching color, o.g. (typical "patchy" first Bureau issue
gum), n.h., extremely fine; a superb gem for the perfectionist; 1995 PF
certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp, as well
as a 2006 PF certificate for the single (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $710.00).(Image)
$85.00
SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction
337
249
#249, 2c Carmine lake, Ty. I, a gem mint example
of this scarce and challenging stamp, possessing virtually perfect
centering, with absolutely radiant color in the deepest shade we have ever
seen, plus its impression is razor sharp on pristine paper, o.g., n.h.,
extremely fine; 1996 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85 -
an inexplicably conservative grade for this select copy; SMQ $760.00).(Image)
$525.00
SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
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249
#249, 2c Carmine lake, Ty. I, a highly desirable
bottom sheet-margin plate no. 12 single, extraordinarily well centered amid
lavishly large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this stamp,
deeply rich color and a well incised impression on bright paper, pristine
o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an especially scarce stamp both as a plate
number single and in such choice condition; 1999 PF certificate and a 2006
PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $760.00).(Image)
$525.00
SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction
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250
#250, 2c Carmine, Ty. I, extravagantly large and
well balanced margins all around, rich luxuriant color and a strong
impression on bright paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an impressively
large example; 1998 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ
$310.00).(Image)
$80.00
SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction
340
251
#251, 2c Carmine, Ty. II, an extraordinary
quality mint example of this truly scarce and difficult stamp, possessing
magnificent centering amid lavishly large margins, strong bright color on
fresh paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; easily the
largest-margined never hinged example we have ever encountered; 1999 PF
certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,750.00); this is
the highest grade awarded to date for any mint #251, this being one of only
two such never hinged examples in the PSE population report.(Image)
$1,100.00
SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction