| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 315 | |
1c-30c Columbian
(230-239). Blocks of four, incl. two of 4c, all have rich color,
cancels incl. circular datestamp, registry oval, few small faults, all
appear Fine-Very Fine (Image) |
1,325.00 | 800.00 |
| 316 | |
50c Columbian (240). Block
of four, deep rich color, exceptionally choice centering, neat cancels,
tiny perf thin at top of top right stamp, otherwise Very Fine-Extremely
Fine (Image) |
850.00 | 675.00 |
| 317 | |
50c Columbian (240). Block
of four, deep rich color and proof-like impression, neat strikes of town
circular datestamp, fresh and Very Fine block
(Image) |
850.00 | 1,000.00 |
| 318 | |
$1.00 Columbian (241).
Block of four, brilliant color and detailed impression, choice centering,
each stamp neatly cancelled by town datestampVERY FINE. A PARTICULARLY CHOICE USED BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN. Small Richter backstamp. With 1988 P.F. certificate (Image) |
3,000.00 | 4,250.00 |
| 321 | |
$4.00 Columbian (244).
Block of four, choice centering intense shade, bold strikes of Boston oval,
blue crayon mark at right indicates registered mail usageEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE USED BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $4.00 COLUMBIAN. PROBABLY THE FINEST USED BLOCK IN EXISTENCE. As with the $2.00 and $3.00 blocks in the Twigg-Smith collection, the Boston oval cancellations and presence of the blue crayon marking on this block indicate that it was properly used on registered mail. (Image) |
8,500.00 | 12,500.00 |
| 322 | |
$5.00 Columbian (245).
Block of four, each stamp is remarkably well-centered with wide and even
margins, sharp proof-like impression, centrally-struck target
cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM USED BLOCK OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. A REMARKABLE USED MULTIPLE. A 4-ring target similar to the cancel found on dollar-value Columbian blocks is recorded on covers dated during the 1890's. With 1983 P.F. certificate (Image) |
9,500.00 | 11,000.00 |