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1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), near perfect centering within unusually wide margins for the 15¢, magnificent rich color on snow white paper, fresh never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ value $5,800 for a normal 95. Scott $675 A CHOICE 15¢ COLUMBIAN WITH DRAMATIC COLOR AND CONTRAST. Expertization: 1992 & 2004 PF and 2006 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95J. Provenance: Killien. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 587 |
US$3,250.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 15¢ Columbian, #238. N.h., Fine to Very Fine. Scott $675. Estimate $200-220. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jul 2010, Sale 86, Lot 431 |
US$242.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, tiny perf thin at lower left, Very Fine appearance, with 2009 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2298 |
US$180.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., attractive centering, strong color and impression, Very Fine and choice, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2297 |
US$475.00 |
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15c Columbian (238). Complete pane of 50, natural s.e. at top, imprint at right and imprint, plate no. 58 and letter “M” at bottom, original gum, the plate block and 34 other non-s.e. stamps are Mint N.H., small hinge reinforcements along selvage and three stamps at right center and five along top, lightning bolt handling crease affects five stamps at top, some slight perf telescoping, tiny selvage tear in bottom of plate block and some hinge residue in ungummed selvage (can easily be removed) OVERALL A FINE-VERY FINE SHEET AND EXCEPTIONALLY CHOICE PLATE BLOCK. COMPLETE PANES OF 50 OF THE 15-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE ARE RARE. Scott Retail as Mint N.H. plate block of eight, 34 Mint N.H. singles and 8 hinged singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 989, Lot 162 |
US$16,500.00 |
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United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue 1893 15c dark green, block of four, well centered, top stamps h.r., bottom stamps l.h., fine-v.f. Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2010, Sale 201006, Lot 22 |
US$350.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Wide margins all around, crisp impression, bold cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $740.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 553 |
US$475.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Wide margins all around, choice centering on crisp paper, unobtrusive cancel leaves the design clearly visible, Extremely Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 554 |
US$160.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., wide margins with intense color and sharp impression, Very Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 552 |
US$400.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., bright shade and crisp impression, fresh and Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 983, Lot 146 |
US$300.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 15¢ Columbian, #238. N.h., Fine, PSE (2004) cert. Scott $675. Estimate value $100-120. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 84, Lot 1435 |
US$98.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., exquisite centering, incredibly fresh with wonderful color and clear impression on bright paper EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PARTICULARLY HANDSOME MINT NEVER-HINGED 15-CENT COLUMBIAN. P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $5,800.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5565 |
US$2,500.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression on post-office fresh paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 — ONLY ONE HAS GRADED HIGHER TO DATE. 1998 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies. P.S.E. encapsulated (Superb 98, SMQ $15,700.00). Only one has graded higher to date and only five others share this grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 978, Lot 1068 |
US$6,250.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, fresh and Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1686 |
US$375.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., wide margins and nicely centered, strong color, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1685 |
US$600.00 |