1893, 1¢ Columbian. O.g., never hinged, large evenly balanced margins and exceptional centering, rich intense color and crisp detailed impression, Superb, with only five examples grading higher (all 98J), with 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $1,150 for n.h.).
Scott No. 230; $35.
Auction # 72 - Gems of Philately
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 72 - Gems of Philately
Welcome to our March 21, 2017 Gems of Philately auction featuring a spectacular array of exceptional stamps and covers. There are 500 lots with strong United States stamps and covers, as well as foreign. The auction is being held in our offices. Browse the entire sale at www.rumseyauctions.com. A limited number of printed catalogs are available.
Please note this sale takes place at the Schuyler Rumsey office at 47 Kearny St Suite 500, San Francisco CA on March 21, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST. Lots 1-500.
Presale Viewing is scheduled in our offices March 17-20, 2017 (10am-5pm).
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Lot #262 - united states postage stamps 1893 columbian issue
Lot #263 - united states postage stamps 1893 columbian issue
1893, 2¢ Columbian, "broken hat" variety. O.g., never hinged, exceptional centering within large oversized margins, remarkably fresh with deep rich color and a crisp detailed impression, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, a wonderful large margin gem example of this popular plate variety, with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $1,100 for normal stamp).
Scott No. 231 var.; $150.
Lot #264 - united states postage stamps 1893 columbian issue
1893, 3¢ Columbian. Right margin pair with imprint, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering within large well balanced margins, intensely rich color and remarkable freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 232; $220.
A SUPERB NEVER HINGED POSITION PAIR OF THE 3¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
Lot #265 - united states postage stamps 1893 columbian issue
1893, 3¢ Columbian. Bottom margin plate block of 8 with plate "No. 56" and imprint, o.g., never hinged, choice centering with wide margins, rich vibrant color, bright P.O. freshness, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 232; $2,100.
AN EXCEPTIONAL NEVER HINGED 3¢ COLUMBIAN PLATE BLOCK IN PRISTINE CONDITION.
Lot #266 - united states postage stamps 1893 columbian issue
1893, 4¢ Columbian. Left margin single, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered with beautifully balanced margins around, intensely rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 1994 and 2016 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95, SSV $750).
Scott No. 233; $160.
Lot #267 - united states postage stamps 1893 columbian issue
1893, 6¢ Columbian. O.g., never hinged, perfect centering with large beautifully balanced margins around, rich intense color enhancing a sharp detailed impression, Superb, with 2016 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (98, SSV $4,000).
Scott No. 235; $160.
A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
Lot #268 - united states postage stamps 1893 columbian issue
1893, 6¢ Columbian. O.g., never hinged, choice centering amid large oversized margins, rich radiant color, exceptionally fresh, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, a wonderful large margin gem, with 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $1,800).
Scott No. 235; $160.
Lot #269 - united states postage stamps 1893 columbian issue
1893, 6¢ Columbian. O.g., never hinged, exceptionally centered within large beautifully balanced margins, gorgeous rich intense color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, a wonderful large margin gem, with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $1,800).
Scott No. 235; $160.
Lot #270 - united states postage stamps 1893 columbian issue
1893, 8¢ Columbian. O.g., never hinged, precision centering and well balanced margins, bright and fresh with rich vivid color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a beautiful never hinged gem, with 2007 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,250).
Scott No. 236; $160.
Lot #271 - united states postage stamps 1893 columbian issue
1893, 10¢ Columbian. O.g., never hinged, perfect centering and exceptionally balanced margins, rich black brown color enhancing a crisp detailed impression, Superb, one of nine examples to receive this lofty grade with only two higher (both 98J), with 2010 and 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificates (both Superb 98, SMQ $5,150).
Scott No. 237; $285.
A MAGNIFICENT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10¢ COLUMBIAN...
Lot #272 - united states postage stamps 1893 columbian issue
1893, 30¢ Columbian. O.g., never hinged, exceptional centering with large oversized margins all around, rich vibrant color on bright fresh paper, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, with 2004 P.F. certificate and 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J, $3,900).
Scott No. 239; $725.
A WONDERFUL NEVER HINGED JUMBO MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1893 30¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
Lot #273 - united states postage stamps 1893 columbian issue
1893, 50¢ Columbian. Remarkably well centered with beautiful large margins, lightly canceled, fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2006 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates, both Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1250).
Scott No. 240; $200.
Lot #274 - united states postage stamps 1893 columbian issue
1893, $2 Columbian. Neat town cancel, rich vivid color and crisp impression, wide margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a very attractive used Columbian high value, with 1983, 1990 & 2014 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (VF-XF 85, SMQ $775).
Scott No. 242; $600.
Lot #275 - united states postage stamps 1893 columbian issue
1893, $3 Columbian. Neat oval cancel, precision centering with well balanced margins around, rich deep color, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2003 P.F. & 2012 P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter Graded (95, SSV $4,750).
Scott No. 243; $825.
A GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE $4 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
Lot #276 - united states postage stamps 1893 columbian issue
1893, $3 Columbian. Wavy line machine cancel, choice centering and large beautifully balanced margins, rich bold color, Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (90, SSV $1,600).
Scott No. 243; $825.
Lot #277 - united states postage stamps 1893 columbian issue
1893, $4 Columbian. Neat and unobtrusive face-free target cancel, exceptional centering amid beautifully balanced margins, strong bright color, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of eight examples to grade as such with only one higher, with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $6,500).
Scott No. 244; $1,050.
ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1893 $4 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
Lot #278 - united states postage stamps 1893 columbian issue
1893, $4 Columbian. Neat 1894 town cancel, rich bright color, attractively centered amid wide margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a lovely used Columbian high value bearing an town cancellation, with 2015 P.F. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $1,425).
Scott No. 244; $1,050.
Lot #279 - united states postage stamps 1893 columbian issue
1893, $5 Columbian. Neat "face-free" cancel, well centered, rich deep color and crisp detailed impression, Extremely Fine and attractive, a beautiful used Columbian high value, with 2011 Sismondo certificate.
Scott No. 245; $1,200.
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