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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations all around, unobtrusive strikes of quartered cork and purple cancels, bright and fresh EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,700.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date in any category, and it is the only used copy to achieve this grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1687 |
US$4,250.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, a stamp with great visual appeal, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF 90) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1519 |
US$1,000.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, unobtrusive strike of oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $740.00 as 95, $1,700.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to a used example of this issue and only two others share this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1523 |
US$2,500.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., fresh, rich color and detailed impression, Very Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1520 |
US$350.00 |
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15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H. block of four, deep color on fresh paper, Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1522 |
US$1,500.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Original gum, radiant color, detailed impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95, SMQ $760.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1521 |
US$850.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., bright shade and crisp impression, fresh and Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3232 |
US$375.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., wide balanced margins, detailed impression on bright white paper, Extremely Fine, with 2001 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3231 |
US$750.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Top imprint, plate no. 58 and letter “M” at right block of eight, original gum, barest trace of hinging, intense shade and impression, few expertly rejoined perf separations at bottom, FINE-VERY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE AND SCARCE ORIGINAL-GUM PLATE BLOCK OF EIGHT OF THE 15-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE. This plate block is surprisingly difficult to obtain, especially from the desirable top plate position. This is the only top position contained in Power Search — it was also offered in our 1985 Rarities sale. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1157 |
US$6,500.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Bottom imprint, plate no. 58 and letter “M” at left block of eight, slightly disturbed original gum, small h.r., bit heavy natural gum bends and wrinkles, rich color, few expertly rejoined perfs at right FINE-VERY FINE. A SCARCE PLATE BLOCK OF EIGHT OF THE 15-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE. The plate number block of eight is more desirable than the plate block of six configuration, which lacks the letter. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1158 |
US$2,600.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 15¢ Columbian, Block of 4, #238. N.h., almost Fine. Scott $3,000 (as singles). Estimate $300-400. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2009, Sale 80, Lot 1205 |
US$334.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 15¢ Columbian, #238. N.h., wrinkles, rich color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $750. Estimate price $250-350. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2009, Sale 80, Lot 1204 |
US$230.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., brilliant color, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 .. (VF-XF 85, SMQ value $1,200.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4383 |
US$750.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Original gum with left selvage, h.r., great centering with exceptionally wide side margins, deep intense color, Extremely Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4384 |
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 value $820.00), only two examples have graded higher to date (both 95J) and only two others share this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4385 |
US$500.00 |