Lot
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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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Current Opening Bid: $3,500