Sale 121: Gems of Philately

Lot 143 P   

1893, Columbians complete, "Roosevelt" small die proofs, complete set of 16, removed from original gray card album, flaws including some with small thin spots including $5, $4-$5 with faint margin creases, F.-V.F., only 85 sets were produced.
Scott No. 230P2-245P2    $5,850.

Realized: $1,450

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Lot 144    

1893, 3¢ Columbian, left margin single, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid well balanced oversized margins, rich intense color and exceptional freshness, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo; with photocopy of 2003 P.S.E. & 2010 P.S.E. certificates, both Graded (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $1,150).
Scott No. 232    $98.

Realized: $475

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Lot 145    

1893, 4¢ Columbian, bottom right corner margin single, o.g., never hinged, virtually perfect centering with evenly balanced oversized margins, very fresh with strong bright color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo; with 2005 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $1,300).
Scott No. 233    $150.

Realized: $525

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Lot 146    

1893, 4¢ Columbian, blue color error, o.g., lightly hinged, beautiful rich distinctive color on bright paper, far better centering than normally encountered, F.-V.F.; with 1991 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 233a    $20,000.

AN ATTRACTIVE, COMPLETELY SOUND MINT EXAMPLE OF THE ICONIC 4¢ COLUMBIAN ERROR OF COLOR.

The 4¢ Columbian color error was a result of using the blue ink intended for the 1¢ Columbian value. At least two sheets where printed coming from plates D17 and D18 (the plate numbers from these sheets still exist) with very few examples, both mint and used, surviving from these printings.

Realized: $6,000

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Lot 147    

1893, 4¢ Columbian, blue color error, slightly disturbed o.g. (handstamp on gum), usual centering however much better than normally encountered, rich intense true blue color, F.-V.F.; with 2008 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 233a    $20,000.

A RARE SOUND MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 4¢ COLUMBIAN ERROR OF COLOR.

The 4¢ Columbian color error was a result of using the blue ink intended for the 1¢ Columbian value. At least two sheets where printed coming from plates D17 and D18 (the plate numbers from these sheets still exist) with very few examples, both mint and used, surviving from these printings. It should be noted that many of the survivors are of inferior condition and centering.

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Realized: $4,500

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Lot 148    

1893, 5¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid oversized evenly balanced margins, rich deep color and a crisp detailed impression on remarkably fresh paper, a Superb jumbo, this being one of six examples to receive this grade with only one example higher (a 100); with 2002 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (Superb 98J, SMQ $6,500).
Scott No. 234    $150.

A MAGNIFICENT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE - A SUPERB GEM WITH FEW EQUALS.

Realized: $3,500

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Lot 149    

1893, 5¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, rich bold color on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a lovely large margin gem; with 2004 P.F. & 2017 P.S.E. certificate, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $850).
Scott No. 234    $150.

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Lot 150 o   

1893, 5¢ Columbian, neat bar duplex cancel, rich vibrant color enhancing a proof-like impression, large even margins and precise centering, Superb, a stunning used gem, with only three other examples grading higher; with 2023 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $800).
Scott No. 234    $9.

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Lot 151    

1893, 6¢ Columbian, top right corner margin single, o.g., never hinged, precision centering with huge beautifully balanced margins around, wide sheet selvage, rich intense color enhancing a sharp detailed impression, an Extremely Fine to Superb Jumbo, a wonderful position single, with only eight examples grading higher; with 1992 P.F. & 2005 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95J, SMQ $3,500).
Scott No. 235    $150.

A MAGNIFICENT JUMBO MARGIN NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

Realized: $1,700

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Lot 152    

1893, 15¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid beautifully balance margins, rich vibrant color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a truly wonderful and rare never hinged example in this gem condition; with 1989 P.F. & 2016 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $5,600).
Scott No. 238    $600.

ONE OF THE FINEST NEVER HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 15¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

Realized: $3,000

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