Lot 1694 /
1893, Columbians, 1¢ to $1, o.g., 6¢ & 15¢ never hinged, strong to rich colors, $1 with thins, otherwise Fine.Scott No. 230-241 $2,689.
Realized: $300
Lot 1695
1893, Columbian, 3¢ green, bottom margin plate no. "57" block of 6 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, nice overall centering, rich vivid color and Post Office freshness, Very Fine and choice, a choice plate.Scott No. 232 $1,250.
Realized: $650
Lot 1696
1893, Columbian, 4¢ ultramarine, bottom margin plate no. "17" block of 6 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, strong bright color, F.-V.F., an attractive plate.Scott No. 233 $1,600.
Realized: $650
Lot 1697
1893, Columbian, 4¢ blue, color error, o.g. (tiny adherence not mentioned on certificate), usual centering but exceptionally fresh and completely sound, rich true blue color, Fine; with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate.Scott No. 233a $17,500.
A RARE SOUND MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 4¢ COLUMBIAN ERROR OF COLOR.
Current Opening Bid: $4,250
Lot 1698
1893, Columbian, 6¢ purple, block of 4, o.g., never hinged, fresh with rich vibrant color, F.-V.F.Scott No. 235 $560.
Lot 1699
1893, Columbian, 30¢ orange brown, o.g., very lightly hinged, large margins, bright and fresh with rich color, Extremely Fine; with 2020 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90, SSV $400).Scott No. 239 $225.
Realized: $260
Lot 1700
1893, Columbian, 50¢ slate blue, slightly disturbed o.g., choice centering amid large well balanced margins, fresh with strong color, Extremely Fine; with 2020 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90, SSV $700).Scott No. 240 $425.
Realized: $625
Lot 1701
1893, Columbian, $1 salmon, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered amid wide margins, rich bright color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 1991 & 2020 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (VF-XF 85, SSV $1,200).Scott No. 241 $1,000.
Realized: $900
Lot 1702
1893, Columbian, $1 salmon, o.g., neatly hinged once, nicely centered amid well balanced margins, rich vibrant color, Very Fine and choice; with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (80).Scott No. 241 $1,000.
Realized: $700
Lot 1703
1893, Columbian, $2 brown red, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), rich radiant color, uncommonly wide margins and attractively centered, Very Fine and choice; with 1991 and 2019 P.F. certificates, the later Graded (VF 80).Scott No. 242 $1,050.
A LOVELY EXAMPLE OF THE $2 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
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Realized: $1,000