30c Columbian (239).
Bottom imprint and plate no. block of six, vibrant color on bright paper,
each stamp almost perfectly centered, this is a Mint N.H. plate block,
but three stamps are described on accompanying certificate as having been
"chemically reinforced" along perforations, which is nothing more than
minute almost undetectable collodion reinforcement between a few
perfsEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
In our opinion and with all due respect to The Philatelic Foundation, the "chemically reinforced" comment reaches way beyond the traditional standards for judging plate blocks and multiples. The application of gum or fixative between a few perfs in a plate block is nothing new, and it has never disqualified an item from Mint N.H. status. This 30c Columbian plate block is still one of the finest in existence.
Ex Silver Lake. With 2001 P.S.E. certificate stating that it is Mint N.H. and with 2004 P.F. certificate (Image)
$1.00 Columbian (241).
Mint N.H. with part imprint at right, rich color and detailed
impression on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2004 P.F. certificate for vertical strip of four. (Image)
$1.00 Columbian (241).
Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, choice
centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1980 P.F. certificate (Image)
$2.00 Columbian (242).
Light cancel at bottom left, beautiful centering, rich color, fresh and
Extremely Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate
(Image)
$2.00 Columbian (242).
Block of four, deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-struck New
York registry ovalsVERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND FRESH BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN. ONE OF THE FINEST USED BLOCKS EXTANT.
Used dollar-value Columbian blocks are rarely found with cancellations indicating proper use, such as the New York registry oval on this block.
Ex Twigg-Smith. With 1991 P.F. certificate (Image)
$3.00 Columbian (243).
Block of four, bright shade, light strikes of New York oval registry
cancels, well-centered throughout, some perfs rejoinedVERY FINE. A CHOICE USED BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE.
Used blocks of the dollar-value Columbian are rare, and those with registry cancels indicating proper use on mail are exceedingly rare. This block is one of the finest used multiples of the $3.00 Columbian we have encountered.
Ex Twigg-Smith (Image)
$4.00 Pale Aniline Rose,
Columbian (244a). Radiant color, original gum, lightly hinged, almost
perfectly centered with balanced margins, tiny natural
inclusionEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $4.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE IN THE PALE ANILINE ROSE SHADE.
With 1991 P.F. certificate as normal Crimson Lake shade, which it is not. (Image)
$5.00 Columbian (245).
Mint N.H. with letter "D D" at bottom, detailed impressionVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE WITH BOTTOM PLATE LETTER SELVAGE.
With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Image)
$5.00 Columbian (245).
Almost perfectly centered with well-balanced margins, tied by "Washington
D.C. Dec. 20 5-PM 1893" machine cancel on locally-addressed cover to
"Henry C. Quimby, c/o Genl. A.N. Batchelder, U.S. Army, Washington
D.C."EXTREMELY FINE GEM. EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE ON COVER.
With 1990 P.F. certificate. (Image)