1893 Columbian Issue
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 516 |
E |
 $5.00 Columbian, Vignette Essays on India (245-E). Two, one in Black and one in Red, on 52 x 92 and 55 x 80mm cards respectively, one with printed die no. and imprint, other with ms. "44301" at bottom, few
small imperfections, Very Fine appearance, scarce and desirable collateral items for the Columbian specialists (Image
Magnifier) |
E. 300-400 |
500.00 |
| 517 |
P |
 Columbian Issue Proofs. Five items on manila cards, probably from a sample book, incl. three different views of Columbus Discovering America, one of Columbus in his study, last is plate proof of
Paraguay stamp depicting similar design to 1c, three with indications in pencil as to which countries used the design, overall Fine-Very Fine, desirable group (Image Magnifier) |
E. 300-400 |
500.00 |
| 518 |
|
 Columbian Exposition Tickets. Six different tickets to the World's Columbian
Exposition, each different color, fresh and Very Fine (Image Magnifier) |
E. 150-200 |
225.00 |
| 519 |
P |
 1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proof on Card (230P4-245P4). Large margins except two close at one side, rich colors, 8c few flaws, few with some minor soiling on back and only mentioned for complete accuracy, Fine-Very Fine (Image Magnifier) |
1,435.00 |
650.00 |
| 520 |
 |
 1c-50c Columbian (230-238, 240). 3c, 4c and 8c Mint N.H., 6c unused (no gum), 15c and 50c part original gum, rich colors, few small imperfections, Fine-Very Fine, 4c and 10c with P.F. certificates, Scott Retail as all hinged (Image Magnifier) |
1,458.50 |
500.00 |
| 521 |
 |
1c Columbian (230). Mint N.H. block of 45, deep rich color and proof-like impression, usual light natural gum bends, fresh and Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles |
2,587.50 |
350.00 |
| 522 |
|
2c Columbian (231). Mint N.H. block of 45, deep rich color, bottom right stamp with piece missing (not counted), few perf separations, Fine |
2,530.00 |
300.00 |
| 523 |
|
 30c Columbian (239). Original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful
rich color and proof-like impression, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice (Image Magnifier) |
300.00 |
160.00 |
| 524 |
|
 $1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum,
single hinge mark, rich color, small natural inclusion not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
1,200.00 |
450.00 |
| 525 |
 |
 $2.00 Columbian (242). Unused (no gum), rich color and detailed
impression, tiny pinhole, appears Very Fine, with 2004 A.P.S. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
625.00 |
275.00 |
| 526 |
|
 $3.00 Columbian (243). Unused (regummed), unusually choice centering, deep rich
color, Very Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
1,000.00 |
600.00 |
