US Stamp Value Scott 238: 1893 15c Columbian Exposition: Columbus Announcing His Discovery. Page 3

15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering, reperfed at bottom, Extremely Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 342

15c Columbian (238). Block of four, original gum, three lightly hinged, other Mint N.H., fresh, deep rich color, bottom left stamp with neatly repaired perf at left, otherwise Very Fine, Scott Retail as three original gum hinged and one Mint N.H.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 343

U.S. General Issues, 1893, 15¢ Columbian, #238, n.h., Grade 90 Extremely Fine, PSAG (2014) cert. Scott Stamp Values $1,250. Estimate price $800-900.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1836

15c Columbian (Scott 238). Bottom imprint, plate no. 58 and letter “M” strip of four, one stamp Mint N.H., others lightly hinged, vibrant color, choice centering, left stamp small corner bend or crease, right stamp small natural inclusion, still Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 171

1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), o.g., never hinged, a handsome example in a wonderful mint state, with really good looking color, Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $700. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 356

1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), o.g., lightly hinged, choice example with warm rich color, Very Fine. Scott $225. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 357

1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), o.g., never hinged, post office fresh and positively perfectly centered, a Superb gem. Scott $700. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 354

1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), o.g., never hinged, tremendously fresh top quality stamp with exquisite bright color, quite elusive like this, Very Fine, 2013 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-80. SMQ $700 in grade of VF-80. Scott $700. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 355

238, 1893 15c Columbian,plate No. 58 and imprint plate block of six, post office fresh, NH, a little short gumming at bottom and a few tiny inclusions, Very Fine (Scott price $6,750)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1176

238, 1893 15c Columbian,bottom plate no. 58, imprint and letter “M” block of eight, NH (except top right stamp which is l.h.), light gum wrinkles along left side of left stamps and bottom selvage, fresh and Fine (Scott $6,500 for hinged plate block)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1175

o    15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), essentially perfectly centered within extravagant margins, N.Y. double oval registry cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $460 (photo). $82 Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90J.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 353

**    15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), block of four, remarkably well centered for a block, bright color, couple tiny specks on back of upper left stamp (not mentioned on certificate), origianl gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, a stunning multiple (photo). $2,800 Expertization: 1986 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 352

15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 58 and letter “M” block of eight, strong color, some perf separations at left and a few rejoined perfs at bottom, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1229

15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., rich color and clear impression, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1228

15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H. block of four, vivid color on fresh paper, full to wide margins, few natural gum creases, unusual printing flaw in right “15” of bottom right stamp, overall fresh and Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1231