1c Columbian (230). Mint
N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. block of six, brilliant color, Extremely
Fine (Image)
2c Columbian (231). Bottom
imprint and plate no. block of six, original gum, lightly hinged at right,
four stamps Mint N.H., sharp proof-like impression, few light natural gum
wrinkles, fresh and Very Fine (Image)
3c Columbian (232). Mint
N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. block of six, rich color on bright paper,
almost perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem
(Image)
4c Columbian (233). Mint
N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. and letter "D" block of eight, brilliant
color, one stamp at top natural inclusion, light vertical crease affects
right stamps, appears Very Fine (Image)
5c Columbian (234). Bottom
imprint, plate no. and letter "B" block of eight, original gum, right
stamps have tiny gum soak, others Mint N.H., fresh color, Fine (Image)
6c Columbian (235). Mint
N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. and letter "Z" block of eight, rich
color, perfectly centered throughoutEXTREMELY FINE GEM PLATE BLOCK OF THE 6-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
This 6c plate block has the crackly white gum found on some Columbian stamps. The benefits of this white gum are brighter paper and its consistently crackly texture leaves no doubt that the gum is Mint Never-Hinged. (Image)
8c Columbian (236). Bottom
imprint and plate no. block of eight, original gum, barely hinged, deep
rich color, few trivial perf separations, well-centered throughout,
Extremely Fine (Image)
10c Columbian (237). Mint
N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. and letter "Y" block of eight,
distinctive Gray Black shade, beautifully centeredEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF EIGHT OF THE 10-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
This 10c plate block has the crackly white gum found on some Columbian stamps. The benefits of this white gum are brighter paper and its consistently crackly texture leaves no doubt that the gum is Mint Never-Hinged. (Image)
15c Columbian (238). Mint
N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. block of six, pristine Mint N.H. gum
completely unaffected by the usual skips and bends found on most multiples
of the issue, deep rich color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCKS OF THE 15-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE IN EXISTENCE.
A search of major name-sales failed to find the equal of this plate block. It is a superb item in every respect -- fresh gum, centering, intact perforations and color. (Image)
30c Columbian (239). Mint
N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. block of six, vibrant color on bright
paper, each stamp almost perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
It is unlikely that a finer plate block of the 30c Columbian exists. Considering that Extremely Fine, Mint Never-Hinged singles of the 30c Columbian are rare and command $2,000-3,000 auction realizations vs. $650.00 Scott value, there should be a commensurate or greater premium placed on the much-rarer plate block in such condition.
With 2001 P.S.E. certificate (Image)
$1.00 Columbian (241). Mint
N.H. bottom plate no., imprint and "W" block of ten, brilliant
color and bright fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE AND POST-OFFICE FRESH MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION. THIS IS THE FINEST $1.00 COLUMBIAN PLATE BLOCK IN EXISTENCE AND RANKS AMONG THE MOST IMPORTANT UNITED STATES COMMEMORATIVE MULTIPLES EXTANT.
From the ex-Lilly sheet of 100, which has since been broken into smaller units. Scott Retail as plate block of eight and two singles (Image)