United States Stamps continued...

**1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
261	u	233	#233, 4c Columbian, a highly select mint single that is extraordinarily well centered within uncommonly large and wonderfully well balanced margins, plus its color is especially rich and fresh on clean bright paper, flawless o.g., never hinged, an extremely fine gem; 2006 PF certificate (XF 90; SMQ $620.00). (Image)	$220.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
262	u	233	#233, 4c Columbian, uncommonly well centered within large margins, attractive color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $620.00). (Image)	$220.00 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
263	u	233	#233, 4c Columbian, well centered within lavishly large margins, strong color, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 2005 PSE certificate (VF 80 Jumbo; SMQ $210.00 for 80, $345.00 for 85). (Image)	$220.00 SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
264	u	233	#233, 4c Columbian, brilliantly rich color and a strong impression on fresh white paper, well centered within large margins, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2005 PSE certificate (VF 80; SMQ $210.00). (Image)	$220.00 SOLD for $110.00 Will close during Public Auction
265		233	#233, 4c Columbian, rich color, immaculate o.g., n.h., very fine; 1991 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp. (Image)	$220.00 SOLD for $85.00 Will close during Public Auction
266		233a	#233a, 4c Blue Columbian, error of color, an exceptionally handsome and choice mint example of this famous rarity, possessing an impressive overall freshness few other existing copies enjoy, with gloriously rich color and a sharp impression on bright paper, wonderfully well centered within large margins, full o.g., extremely fine. The Four Cent Columbian color error exists in two different shades, one being far more deep, having come from at least two different sheets. The example offered here possess the more desirable deep color.Few examples of this error possess the overall brilliance and exceptional centering that this particular copy boasts. Accompanied by 1981 and 2002 PF certificates; ex-Lessin. (Image)	18,500.00 SOLD for $15,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
267		233a	#233a, 4c Blue Columbian, error of color, deep rich color and a crisp impression, full o.g., minor h.r., fine; a sound and quite collectable example of this very rare and popular error; 1949 APS and 2003 PSE certificates. (Image)	$18,500.00 SOLD for $5,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
268	u	234	#234, 5c Columbian, a striking mint single, possessing outstanding color that is especially deep and luxuriant, and with a razor-sharp impression as well, marvelously well centered within extravagantly large margins, o.g., just a faint trace of hinging (if any), extremely fine; 1993 PF certificate (never hinged by omission) and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $325.00). (Image)	$95.00 SOLD for $230.00 Will close during Public Auction
269	u	234	#234, 5c Columbian, exceedingly well centered within large margins, strong rich color and a well defined impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2003 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $700.00). (Image)	$250.00 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
270	u	234	#234, 5c Columbian, deep luxuriant color and an especially intense impression, uncommonly well centered and margined, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $700.00). (Image)	$250.00 SOLD for $575.00 Will close during Public Auction
271	u	234	#234, 5c Columbian, unusually well centered and margined, deep rich color and a strong impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $700.00). (Image)	$250.00 SOLD for $525.00 Will close during Public Auction
272		234	#234, 5c Columbian, well centered within large margins, rich color and a strong impression, flawless o.g., n.h., extremely fine; photocopy of a 2001 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top left stamp. (Image)	$250.00 SOLD for $260.00 Will close during Public Auction
273	u	234	#234, 5c Columbian, nicely centered within large margins, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2005 PSE certificate (VF 80; SMQ $220.00). (Image)	$250.00 SOLD for $170.00 Will close during Public Auction
274	u	235	#235, 6c Columbian, gem mint single that is remarkably well centered within large margins, outstanding color that is particularly deep and rich, highly detailed impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an exceedingly choice example; 2006 PF certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,800.00). (Image)	$210.00 SOLD for $2,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
275	u	235	#235, 6c Columbian, a marvelous mint single, being incredibly well centered within large balanced margins, brilliantly rich color and a well incised impression on fresh white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an especially choice and desirable Six Cent Columbian; 2002 PF certificate and a 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,800.00). (Image)	$210.00 SOLD for $1,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
276	u	235	#235, 6c Columbian, handsome top margin partial imprint single, very well centered within enormously large margins which are almost never encountered on this value, strong rich color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $345.00 for 85, $620.00 for 90). (Image)	$210.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
277		235	#235, 6c Columbian, excellent centering amid well balanced margins, deeply rich color and a crisp impression on fresh paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1897 PF certificate. (Image)	$210.00 SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
278		236	#236, 8c Columbian, an incomparable mint example of this value, which is widely regarded as the most difficult of the lower denomination Columbians to find in true gem quality, this spectacular copy even surpasses the gem category, being, without question, the finest mint 8c Columbian we have ever offered, boasting perfect centering amid gigantic jumbo margins unlike any other one can imagine, brilliantly fresh as well, with sumptuously rich color on bright paper, immaculate o.g., never hinged, superb; a stamp for the collector who seeks only stamps that are truly one-of-a-kind; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	$200.00 SOLD for $1,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
279	u	236	#236, 8c Columbian, gorgeous rich color and a crisp impression on bright white paper, wonderfully well centered and margined, o.g., just a trace of hinging, extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $260.00). (Image)	$80.00 SOLD for $210.00 Will close during Public Auction
280	u	236	#236, 8c Columbian, an impressive left sheet-margin single, possessing exceedingly large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this value, extraordinarily well centered as well, deep luxuriant color and a highly detailed impression on brilliantly fresh paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1986 PF certificate, 2002 PSE certificate, and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $560.00). (Image)	$200.00 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction