United States Stamps continued...

**1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
241	u	230	#230, 1c Columbian, an outstanding mint single that is extraordinarily well centered within remarkably wide margins, bright fresh color on pristine white paper, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine large-margined gem; 2003 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 - how this didn't get a Jumbo designation we'll never know - SMQ $475.00). (Image)	$57.50 SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
242	u	230	#230, 1c Columbian, exceptionally well centered within enormously large margins, sumptuously rich color and a crisp impression on immaculate white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2002 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 - again no Jumbo designation? - SMQ $475.00). (Image)	$57.50 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction
243	u	230	#230, 1c Columbian, select mint single, near perfect centering within large margins, rich vibrant color and a strong impression on clean white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $475.00). (Image)	$57.50 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
244		230	#230, 1c Columbian, especially well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, strong color and impression on fresh paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)	$57.50 SOLD for $95.00 Will close during Public Auction
245	u	231	#231, 2c Columbian, an impressive jumbo-margined mint single, with lavishly large and wonderfully balanced margins all around, prooflike color and impression on brilliantly fresh paper, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; definitely not your typical quality Two Cent Columbian; 2004 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $170.00 for 90, $475.00 for 95). (Image)	$55.00 SOLD for $260.00 Will close during Public Auction
246	u	231	#231, 2c Columbian, outstanding centering within large balanced margins, rich color and a clean impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $475.00). (Image)	$55.00 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
247		231	#231, 2c Columbian, bottom sheet-margin partial imprint single, wonderfully well centered within remarkably wide margins, rich luxuriant color and an excellent clarity of impression on fresh paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	$55.00 SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction
248		231	#231, 2c Columbian, exceedingly well centered within incredibly wide margins, strong rich color and a sharp impression, brilliant o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2001 PF certificate (Image)	$55.00 SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
249		231	#231, 2c Columbian, pristine mint single, intense color and a prooflike impression on fresh white paper, well centered within large margins, flawless o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; 2006 PF certificate. (Image)	$55.00 SOLD for $50.00 Will close during Public Auction
250		231	#231, 2c Columbian, well centered mint block of six (2x3), intense rich color and sharp impression, o.g., n.h., weak perforations, very fine. (Image)	$330.00 SOLD for $220.00 Will close during Public Auction
251	u	232	#232, 3c Columbian, an eye-arresting mint right sheet-margin single, being marvelously well centered within lavishly large margins all around, plus its color is truly outstanding, being an incredibly dark rich shade, vivid impression on fresh white paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; very few Three Cent Columbians can be found in this superlative quality; 2003 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,250 for 95, $3,550.00 for 98). (Image)	$150.00 SOLD for $2,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
252	u	232	#232, 3c Columbian, outstanding centering within enormous margins, lovely rich color and a well defined impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an especially large-margined and striking stamp; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $205.00 for 95, $360.00 for 98). (Image)	$60.00 SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
253	u	232	#232, 3c Columbian, choice centering within large margins, deep rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $205.00). (Image)	$60.00 SOLD for $130.00 Will close during Public Auction
254	u	232	#232, 3c Columbian, especially well centered within large balanced margins, strong rich color and a crisp detailed impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $400.00). (Image)	$150.00 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
255		232	#232, 3c Columbian, right sheet-margin single, brilliantly fresh, gorgeous rich color and impression on bright white paper, well centered, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	$150.00 SOLD for $170.00 Will close during Public Auction
256		232	#232, 3c Columbian, pristine mint single, brilliantly fresh, gorgeous rich color and impression on bright white paper, outstanding centering within wide margins, immaculate o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; 2006 PF certificate. (Image)	$150.00 SOLD for $100.00 Will close during Public Auction
257	u	232	#232, 3c Columbian, well centered within large margins, strong rich color and impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1991 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $225.00). (Image)	$150.00 SOLD for $170.00 Will close during Public Auction
258	u	233	#233, 4c Columbian, a stunning mint single, being perfectly centered within absolutely gigantic margins, deep intense color and an especially sharp impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an incredibly large-margined gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $520.00 for 98); this is the highest grade achieved by a Four Cent Columbian from either the PF or PSE, with each service having graded only one 98J. (Image)	$87.50 SOLD for $4,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
259	u	233	#233, 4c Columbian, a remarkably choice mint example, featuring lavishly large margins all around and being exceedingly well centered within them, rich color and a crisp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a most impressive never hinged Four Cent Columbian; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,800.00 for 95, $5,050.00 for 98). (Image)	$220.00 SOLD for $2,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
260	u	233	#233, 4c Columbian, a most impressive mint single, featuring outstanding centering amid lavishly large and balanced margins, sumptuously rich color and a crisp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,800.00). (Image)	$220.00 SOLD for $1,500.00 Will close during Public Auction