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1893, $1 Columbian, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid large well balanced margins, gorgeous rich vibrant color, Extremely Fine, a very rare never hinged high value in such exceptional condition; with 1988, 2002 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $14,250).Scott No. 241 $3,400.
A WONDERFULLY CHOICE NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1 COLUMBIAN ISSUE - WITH ONLY THREE STAMPS GRADED HIGHER (ALL AT 95).
Lot
154
1893, $1 Columbian, o.g., neat hinge remnant, perfectly centered amid evenly balanced margins, striking rich intense color on bright fresh paper, Superb, a truly stunning gem; with 2020 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $7,500), this being one of only three examples to grade as such with none higher.Scott No. 241 $1,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLES OF THE $1 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
Lot
155 
1893, $1 Columbian, block of 4, full o.g., centered to right with full margins around, deep rich color, bright and very fresh, F.-V.F., a very scarce high value multiple; with 2008 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 241 $4,500.
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1893, $2 Columbian, block of 4, o.g., hinged at top, never hinged at bottom (tiny natural gum skips), large margins, rich vibrant color and sharp impression, fresh and F.-V.F.; with 1997 P.F. & 2005 P.S.E. certificates.Scott No. 242 $9,400.
Lot 157 o
1893, $2 Columbian, neat town corner cancel, bold bright color, exceptional centering amid evenly balanced margins, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderfully choice Columbian high value, with only four graded higher at the grade of 98; with 2013 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $3,500).Scott No. 242 $525.
ONE OF THE FINEST LIGHTLY CANCELED USED EXAMPLES OF THE $2 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
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158
1893, $3 Columbian, o.g., lightly hinged, rich deep color, beautifully centered amid evenly balanced margins, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely mint high value; with 2007 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $2,500).Scott No. 243 $1,500.
Lot
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1893, $3 Columbian, block of 4, o.g., central hinge remnant, attractively centered amid wide margins, rich bold color, Very Fine; with 2016 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 243 $8,750.
A RARE MINT ORIGINAL GUM BLOCK OF THE $3 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
Lot 160 o
1893, $4 Columbian, pale aniline rose, neat registry town cancel, exceptional centering amid wide well balanced margins, bright vibrant pale aniline rose color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2014 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $8,000), only three other stamps share this grade with none higher.Scott No. 244a $1,025.
A WONDERFUL GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE $4 COLUMBIAN ISSUE IN THE ELUSIVE PALE ANILINE ROSE COLOR.
Lot
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1893, $5 Columbian, bottom margin single with part imprint, o.g., lightly hinged, choice centering amid large margins, rich color enhancing a remarkable proof-like impression, couple minor perf separations at left not mention on certificate, Extremely Fine; with 1988 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 245 $2,400.
A WONDERFULLY CHOICE MINT IMPRINT SINGLE OF THE $5 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
Lot 162 o
1893, $5 Columbian, exceptional centering amid large evenly balanced margins, uncommonly rich and deep color enhancing a crisp detailed impression on bright paper, light registry oval cancel, Superb; with 2021 P.F. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SSV $12,500).Scott No. 245 $1,200.
AN MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THIS EVER POPULAR 19TH CENTURY COMMEMORATIVE - ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES EXTANT
THE HIGHEST GRADED AND SOLE EXAMPLE GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
By comparison, the P.S.E. lists one used example in the grade of 98 with none higher and assigns a value of $15,000. However, we do find two P.S.E. graded examples on the Siegel website.