United States Stamps continued...

**1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
361	u	236	#236, 8c Columbian, a stunning mint single of this value, which is notorious for being found very tightly margined, this copy features lavishly large margins all around and is extraordinarily well centered within them, strong rich color and an excellent clarity of impression, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem in every regard; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,150.00 for 95 and $9,100.00 for 98). (Image)	$200.00 SOLD for $4,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
362	Ou	236	#236, 8c Columbian, exceedingly well centered within very large margins, lovely rich color and a detailed impression, large Chicago oval pmk., extremely fine; actually a difficult stamp to find in this premium used quality; 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $230.00); only one used stamp grades higher (95J). (Image)	$11.00 SOLD for $575.00 Will close during Public Auction
363		237	#237, 10c Columbian, quite well centered within wide margins, rich color, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)	$350.00 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
364		238	#238, 15c Columbian, marvelously well centered within uncommonly large margins, rich color and a strong impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	$750.00 SOLD for $1,050.00 Will close during Public Auction
365	u	239	#239, 30c Columbian, a truly amazing top left corner sheet-margin mint single that features the largest margins we have ever encountered on a Thirty Cent Columbian, and it is extraordinarily well centered within these unbelievable borders, plus its color is rich and luxuriant, while its impression is well incised impression, fresh clean o.g., n.h., superb; one of the most visually striking of any value of the Columbian series we have ever seen; a stamp destined for a record price; 1987 PF certificate and a 2006 PF certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $7,600.00 for 95 and $24,500.00 for 98). (Image)	$900.00 SOLD for $11,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
366	u	239	#239, 30c Columbian, excellent centering within large margins, strong rich color and a well incised impression, o.g., barest trace of hinging (if any), extremely fine; 2008 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $510.00). (Image)	$300.00 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
367	u	239	#239, 30c Columbian, well centered and margined, strong rich color, o.g., choice very fine; 2007 PSE certificate (F-VF 75 - a conservative grade in our opinion- SMQ does not price this grade). (Image)	$300.00 SOLD for $180.00 Will close during Public Auction
368		240	#240, 50c Columbian, exceptionally well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, deep luxuriant color and an intense impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; premium never hinged examples of this stamp are infrequently offered; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,800.00 SOLD for $2,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
369		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, brilliant intense color and a marvelous impression on pristine white paper, well centered and margined, o.g., barest trace of hinging, very fine and exceedingly choice; 1979 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top left stamp. (Image)	$1,200.00 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
370		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, bright rich color and a strong impression, o.g., fine; 2007 PSE certificate. (Image)	$1,200.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
371	O	241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, used, deep vibrant color and an especially strong impression, lovely centered within large margins, very fine; 1984 PF certificate. (Image)	$650.00 SOLD for $575.00 Will close during Public Auction
372		241	#241, $1.00 Columbian, tied by Dover, N.H., May 2, 1894 duplex handstamp on large registered cover to the National Exchange Bank in Boston (registry backstamp), stamp with strong bright color, cover with some minor edge wear as expected for this large commercial usage, the top edge with a couple small splits, fine. (Image)	$2,000.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
373		242	#242, $2.00 Columbian, wonderfully well centered within large margins, sumptuously rich color and a highly detailed impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,250.00 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
374		242	#242, $2.00 Columbian, well centered and margined, deep rich color, o.g., minute sealed tear at right, very fine appearance; clear 1984 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,250.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
375		242	#242, $2.00 Columbian, strong rich color and a crisp impression, o.g., fine; 2007 PSE certificate. (Image)	$1,250.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
376	O	243	#243, $3.00 Columbian, used, excellent centering although reperforated at right, bright color, faintly cancelled, very fine appearance. (Image)	$1,000.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
377		244	#244, $4.00 Columbian, exceptionally well centered, rich bright color, o.g., lightly hinged, tiny picked out inclusion in the left margin, otherwise extremely fine; clear 1983 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,600.00 SOLD for $1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
378		244	#244, $4.00 Columbian, a most attractive mint example of this commemorative, deep vibrant color and a well incised impression, extraordinarily well centered within large margins, o.g., choice very fine; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,600.00 SOLD for $2,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
379		245	#245, $5.00 Columbian, strong color and impression, well centered within large margins, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine and choice; 1984 PF certificate. (Image)	$3,000.00 SOLD for $2,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
380	O	245	#245, $5.00 Columbian, nicely centered within exceptionally large margins, especially deep color and impression, duplex cancel, very fine; 1993 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,500.00 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction