US Stamp Values Scott 235: 1893 6c Columbian Exposition: Columbus Welcomed at Barcelona. Page 4

6c Columbian (Scott 235). Mint N.H., deep color, excellent centering, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 422

6c Columbian (Scott 235). Mint N.H., brilliant color, crisp impression, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1992 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $875.00 as 95, $4,250.00 as 98), only seven have graded higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 421

1893, 6¢ Columbian (235), bottom left plate block of 10, o.g., stamps never hinged, hinged in selvage only, exceedingly fresh multiple that is in pristine mint condition except for a minute trace of a tiny hinge remnant in the bottom selvage, all 10 stamps have full and unblemished gum, a very attractive multiple; small tear in left side selvage away from the plate block of 8, slight perf separation in selvage between 2nd and 3rd vertical row, otherwise Fine, 2007 Weiss certificate. Scott $2,130. Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 191

6c Columbian (Scott 235). Mint N.H., wide margins, fresh color, Very Fine and choice, with 1981 and 2005 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3685

6c Columbian (Scott 235). Mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, bright shade, detailed impression, neat strike of Indianapolis Ind. oval handstamp, long and full perforations EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE ON THE GRADING CHART AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. Only two used examples of the Columbian Issue have been awarded this perfect grade — the 6c offered here, and a 10c offered in our Kirke sale. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $725.00 as 98). This is the highest grade possible and this is the only example to achieve it. The next-highest grade awarded is a 98 (one copy).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3686

6c Columbian (Scott 235). Mint N.H. with bottom “Z” imprint selvage, uncommonly wide margins and choice centering, gorgeous pastel color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $450.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3683

6c Columbian (Scott 235). Mint N.H., wide margins and choice centering, bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $450.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3684

235, 1893 6c Columbian,block of four, lovely brilliant color, o.g., l.h. at top, bottom NH, F-VF, 2004 PSE certificate (Scott value $530)

H.R. Harmer, Nov 2013, Sale 3004, Lot 1154

6c Columbian (Scott 235). Mint N.H., radiant color on post-office fresh paper, Jumbo margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ value $450.00 as 90, $875.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 819

1893, 6¢ Columbian (235), bottom plate block of 8, o.g., never hinged, exemplary example with fabulous rich color and gleaming fresh gum, rarely found in such nice condition, Fine to Very Fine, 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,600. Estimate value $2,000 – 3,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3335

1893, 6¢ Columbian (235), o.g., never hinged, bright vivid shade, a beautiful example in a wonderful state of preservation, Very Fine. Scott $165. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1071

6c Columbian (Scott 235). Mint N.H., wide margins and choice centering, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1999 and 2007 P.F. certificates (XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 349

6c Red Violet, Columbian (Scott 235a). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful example of 6c Columbian in the Red Violet shade, ex Whitman, with 1983 and 2010 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95), with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $975.00), none graded higher and only six others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 348

6c Red Violet, Columbian (Scott 235a). Mint N.H., gorgeous color, well-centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $975.00), with 1983 and 2009 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85), none has graded higher in the P.S.E. Population Report and only six others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 347

United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue 1893 6c red violet, never hinged, well centered, rich color, v.f., with 2001 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 79