US Stamps Price Scott 238: 1893 15c Columbian Exposition: Columbus Announcing His Discovery. Page 5

1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), bottom margin pair with imprint, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), eye catching with sensational color and impression, a beautiful fresh pair, Fine to Very Fine, 1985 & 2012 P.F. certificates. Scott $450. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3316

1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), o.g., never hinged (light natural gum bend), nicely centered example with glorious rich color, a very attractive Columbian, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, clear 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott $700. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3315

1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), o.g., never hinged, wonderfully fresh stamp with extremely intense color in a marvelous state of preservation, Very Fine. Scott $700. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3314

1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), o.g., previously hinged, delightful example featuring huge margins and deep prooflike color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 1992 P.F. certificate. Scott $225. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1073

15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H. with bottom letter “M” selvage, balanced margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,350.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 357

15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., beautiful rich color, choice balanced margins, natural straw inclusion on back is invisible with stamp mounted on a page, Extremely Fine, with 1985 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 356

15c Columbian (Scott 238). Bottom imprint and plate no. 58 block of six, five stamps Mint N.H., top left stamp lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, well-balanced margins, light natural gum bend not mentioned on accompanying certificate EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 15-CENT COLUMBIAN. With 2008 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 358

United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue 1893 15c dark green, never hinged, nice centering, beautiful color, v.f., with 2001 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 81

238, 1893 15c Columbian,select block of four with plate no. 58 and imprint, bright fresh color, NH, top stamps have a few tiny gum disturbances at top, lower right stamp natural inclusion, Very Fine (Scott $2,800)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1156

15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., wide nicely balanced margins, rich color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ value $1,350.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 190

1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), o.g., never hinged, exquisite example with mouth-watering deep rich color, a well centered high quality stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $700. Estimate price $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 190

1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), o.g., never hinged (light natural gum bend), nicely centered example with glorious rich color, a very attractive Columbian, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, clear 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott $700. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 191

15c Columbian (Scott 238). Intense shade on bright paper, unobtrusive strike of duplex cancel, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $775.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1489

15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1488

15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., intense color and impression, almost perfectly centered with well-balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $5,800.00). The P.S.E. Population Report lists only eight in this grade (compared with 22 for the 10c and 37 for the 30c), and only eight in higher grades.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1487