1c-$5.00 Columbian, Large Die
Proofs (230P1-245P1). The complete set die sunk on individual cards,
each approximately 226 x 150 mm and with American Bank Note Company imprint
and die number printed at bottom, all have fresh colors, 10c, 30c, $4.00
and $5.00 have two small mounting adherences on backEXTREMELY FINE AND RARE SET OF THE COLUMBIAN LARGE DIE PROOFS.
This is one of the freshest and cleanest sets we have encountered. (Image)
5c Columbian (234). Mint
N.H. bottom margin imprint and plate no. block of eight, deep rich color
and proof-like impression, beautiful centeringEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 5-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
The 5c is extremely rare as a Mint N.H. plate block of eight. (Image)
8c-$1.00 Columbian
(236-241). Tied by multiple strikes of "World's Fair Sta. Chicago
Ill. Aug. 19 11 AM 1893" exposition duplex datestamp on legal-size 2c
Columbian entire (U349)EXTREMELY FINE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE AND COLORFUL COVER BEARING THE FIRST UNITED STATES COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS, USED DURING THE EXPOSITION.
This cover is believed to be unique with this combination of stamps and exposition markings. (Image)
30c Columbian (239). Block
of 25, right sheet margin with "American Bank Note Company" imprint and
stellar crack, Mint N.H., deep rich color, extraordinarily choice
centering throughout, some perf separationsEXTREMELY FINE. A FRESH AND EXCEPTIONALLY WELL-CENTERED LARGE BLOCK OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
Scott Retail with Mint N.H. premium (Image)
50c Columbian (240).
Bottom margin imprint and plate no. block of six, three stamps Mint N.H.
including two side stamps at top and bottom right stamp, others lightly
hinged, deep rich color, beautiful centering throughoutEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB PLATE BLOCK OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN IN EXTRAORDINARILY FRESH CONDITION.
With 2000 P.F. certificate (Image)