US Stamps Value Scott Cat. # 235: 6c 1893 Columbian Exposition: Columbus Welcomed at Barcelona. Page 11

6c Columbian (Scott 235). Bottom imprint, plate no. 104 and letter “Z” at left block of ten, eight stamps at right Mint N.H., left pair (not part of plate block) h.r. where separations reinforced, radiant color, tiny thin speck in imprint selvage, centered to bottom, Very Good-Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1137

6c Columbian (Scott 235). Bottom imprint, plate no. 104 and letter “Z” at right block of eight, original gum, stamps Mint N.H., some perf separations at bottom expertly reinforced (easily trimmed), bright shade, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1136

U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 6¢ Columbian, #235. N.h., Very Fine. Scott $240. Estimate $100-120.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2009, Sale 80, Lot 1200

UNITED STATES 1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION ISSUE 1893 6c purple, bottom margin plate no. and imprint block of eight, well centered, rich color, n.h. and post office fresh, fine-v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2009, Sale 200901, Lot 163

UNITED STATES 1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION ISSUE 1893 6c purple, bottom margin plate no. and imprint block of eight, n.h. and post office fresh, some perf. reinforcements, otherwise fine

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2009, Sale 200901, Lot 162

6c Columbian (Scott 235). Mint N.H., radiant color on post-office fresh paper, Jumbo margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a gorgeous stamp, with 1999 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ $660.00 as 90, $2,200.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4370

6c Columbian (Scott 235). Mint N.H., intense shade, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ value $660.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4371

6c Columbian (Scott 235). Mint N.H., essentially perfectly centered, fresh and crisp, strong dark color, Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4372

6c Columbian (Scott 235). Original gum, barest trace of hinging (appears Mint N.H.), large almost perfectly balanced margins, outstanding color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95, SMQ $295.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4373

6c Columbian (Scott 235). Mint N.H., radiant color as fresh as the day it was printed, remarkably detailed impression showing every nuance of the engraving, bright paper, long and full perforations all around, perfectly centered EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT COLUMBIAN HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — ONLY ONE HAS GRADED HIGHER TO DATE. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ value $9,200.00). Only one has graded higher to date (at 98 Jumbo) and only four others share this desirable grade. The highest grade we have previously offered is a 95J. A comparison of the P.S.E.’s Population Report for other mid-denomination Columbian stamps indicates how scarce this is in higher grades. For example, the 5c has 20 stamps graded 98 or higher, the 4c has 17 stamps graded 98 or higher and the 3c has 18 graded 98 or higher. The only comparable denomination is the 8c, with eight copies graded 98 or higher. Surprisingly, the 4c through 8c have virtually the same SMQ value, despite the significantly different populations.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4369

6c Columbian (Scott 235). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, “Z” and plate no. 104 block of eight, fresh, natural crackly original gum, centered right, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4374

6c Columbian (235). Horizontal block of six, right block of four Mint N.H., Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as two hinged and four Mint N.H. singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2497

U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 6¢ Columbian, #235. N.h., Fine to Very Fine. Scott $230. Estimate price $100-120.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1417

1893, 6¢ Columbian (235), right sheet margin block of four with imprint. Original gum, stamps never hinged. F.-V.F. Scott price $920 as singles

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 750

1893, 6¢ Columbian (235), bottom margin imprint and plate No. 104 strip of four. Original gum, never hinged. Post office fresh and F.-V.F. Scott $920 as singles

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 749