Price of US Stamps Scott 236: 1893 8c Columbian Exposition: Columbus Restored to Favor. Page 5

1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), block of 4, o.g., hinge remnant (bottom 2 stamps never hinged), very impressive example with bright color, both bottom stamps are immaculate mint stamps, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $435 as singles. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 356

1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), bottom plate number and imprint strip of 4, o.g., lightly hinged (both center 2 stamps never hinged), exceptionally choice, with vivid color and clearly etched impression, Very Fine. Scott $435 as singles. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 354

1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), o.g., never hinged, exemplary high quality example, well centered amid vast margins, with ravishing rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb, 1990 P.F. certificate. Scott $165. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 352

1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), block of 4, o.g., previously hinged, brilliant fresh color, a very handsome multiple, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $250. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 359

1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), o.g., never hinged, extremely large margined stamp, with vibrant color, in immaculate mint condition, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $165. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 163

U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 8¢ Columbian, #236. N.h., Grade 90 Extremely Fine, PSE (2007) cert. Scott Stamp Values $350. Estimate value $180-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 502

1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), top plate number single, o.g., never hinged, well centered with brilliant color, a beauty; small inclusion spot below “e” of postage, Extremely Fine. Scott $165. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 457

8c Columbian (Scott 236). Mint N.H. top imprint, plate no. 131 and letter “I I” block of eight, bright color, center left stamps vertical crease and internal perf separations, otherwise Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1825

8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H. block of four, rich color, choice centering, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1824

8c Columbian (Scott 236). Mint N.H., choice margins and outstanding color, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ value $400.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1823

8c Columbian (Scott 236). Mint N.H., deep rich color and detailed impression, wonderful centering with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT COLUMBIAN, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. With 2001 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $5,500.00 as 98). Only two have graded higher and none share this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 216

8c Columbian (Scott 236). Wonderfully well centered with Jumbo margins, rich color on bright paper, neat strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ price $250.00 as 95, $620.00 as 98), only one has graded higher (at 98) and only three others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3345

1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), marvelous showpiece featuring boardwalk margins and dazzling color, a great stamp, o.g., lightly hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $55. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1133

8c Columbian (236). Brilliant color, detailed impression, beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins, neat strike of target cancel and also part of circular datestamp at right, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, this was issued to pay the reduced 8c registry fee and was the first 8c denomination ever issued (the 8c 1890-93 Issue, Scott 225, was issued a few weeks later), Brookman notes that it is surprisingly difficult to find a really choice used copy

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 120

1893, 8¢ Columbian (236), virtually perfectly centered with large, well balanced margins, vibrant color and never hinged original gum; fresh and choice, Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ value $1,300. Scott $165 A SUPERB MINT 8¢ COLUMBIAN. Expertization: 2004 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 259