Bid on Lots in Sale 902
| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | |
| 1139 | |
$1.00 Columbian (241).
Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, almost perfectly
centeredFRESH AND EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN. With 2003 P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,250.00 |
| 1140 | |
$2.00 Columbian (242).
Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color, Very Fine and choice, with 2005
P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,300.00 |
| 1141 | |
$3.00 Columbian (243).
Original gum, barest trace of hinge, deep shade on bright white paper,
perfectly centered with wide even marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN. The $3.00 is one of the most difficult values of the series to obtain in such choice condition. With 2002 P.F. certificate (Image) |
2,000.00 |
| 1142 | |
$3.00 Olive Green, Columbian
(243a). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color in the Olive Green
shade, almost perfectly centered with well-proportioned
marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN IN THE OLIVE GREEN COLOR. With 2005 P.F. certificate (Image) |
2,000.00 |
| 1143 | |
$5.00 Columbian (245).
Original gum, lightly hinged, choice centering with unusually large and
well-balanced margins, sharp proof-like impression on bright
paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE. SUPERB IN EVERY RESPECT -- FRESHNESS OF GUM AND PAPER, SIZE OF MARGINS AND IMPRESSION. With 2002 P.F. certificate (Image) |
3,100.00 |
| 1144 | |
$5.00 Columbian (245).
Original gum, enormous margins, detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN. SCARCE WITH SUCH WIDE MARGINS. With 2005 P.F. certificate (Image) |
3,100.00 |
| 1145 | P![]() |
$3.00 Columbian, Plate Proof
on Card (243P4). Pane of 50, incl. plate nos. at top and bottom and
imprint at left, brilliant color, light creasing affects three horizontal
rows towards center and does not affect either plate blockVERY FINE AND CHOICE APPEARANCE. A RARE COMPLETE PANE OF 50 OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN PLATE PROOF ON CARD. Most panes have been broken to satisfy collector demand for singles, blocks and plate blocks. Ex Rosenthal. Scott Retail as two plate blocks, six blocks of four and ten singles. (Image) |
9,350.00 |
| 1146 | P![]() |
$4.00 Columbian, Plate Proof
on Card (244P4). Pane of 50, incl. plate nos. at top and bottom and
imprint at left, brilliant color, small tear in selvage at top left not
affecting plate block, light crease affects second row from the
topVERY FINE AND CHOICE APPEARANCE. A RARE COMPLETE PANE OF 50 OF THE $4.00 COLUMBIAN PLATE PROOF ON CARD. Most panes have been broken to satisfy collector demand for singles, blocks and plate blocks. The only panes of any dollar-value Columbian proofs we have handled are the two offered in this sale and the ex-Lilly set. Ex Rosenthal. Scott Retail as two plate blocks, six blocks of four and ten singles. (Image) |
11,400.00 |