Price of US Stamp Scott 238: 1893 15c Columbian Exposition: Columbus Announcing His Discovery. Page 7

15c Columbian, Plate Proof on Card (Scott 238P4). Top imprint, plate no. 58 and letter “M” block of eight, spectacular color, full to large margins, Very Fine, much scarcer as a plate block on card than on India

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1213

15c Columbian (Scott 238). Original gum, barely hinged (appears Mint N.H.), incredibly wide balanced Jumbo margins and perfectly centered EXTREMELY FINE GEM. CERTAINLY ONE OF THE WIDEST-MARGINED AND BEST-CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 15-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE EXTANT. With 1987 P.F. (stating that it is genuine which implies Mint N.H.) and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $1,600.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded in any category (one Mint N.H. and one used share this grade) and it is the only hinged copy to attain this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 218

Scott #238, 15c Columbian, bottom margin letter “M” single, well centered within large margins, bright color, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 2011 PSE certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 107

15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., deep rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, fresh and Fine, with copy of 1990 P.F. certificate for block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4129

15c Columbian (Scott 238). Perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations all around, unobtrusive strikes of quartered cork and purple cancels, bright and fresh EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT. With 2010 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,750.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded in any category, and it is the only used copy to achieve it.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3347

1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), remarkable example with huge margins and wonderful deep rich color, a pristine stamp in a remarkable state of preservation, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, 2012 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $700. Estimate value $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1135

15c Columbian (Scott 238). Jumbo margins all around, rich color and crisp impression on bright paper, neat strike of boxed handstamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp with an unusual cancel, with 2003 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 121

1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), bottom margin letter “M” single, o.g., never hinged, an extraordinary example with beautiful centering amid extra large margins, as fresh and choice as the first day it was printed, just a great stamp, Extremely Fine. Scott $700. Estimate $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 913

U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 15¢ Columbian, Imprint Pair, #238. N.h. rich color, Just Fine. Scott $1,400. Estimate price $180-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1328

1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), bright color and even margins, o.g., never hinged; inclusion specks, Very Fine, 2005 PF certificate for block of four from which this is the bottom right stamp. Scott $700. Estimate $300 – 400. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1520

1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), very fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine. Scott $225. Estimate value $100 – 150. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1521

1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), eye catching bottom margin imprint pair, sensational color and impression, a beautiful fresh pair, o.g., stamps never hinged, hinge remnant in selvage only, Fine to Very Fine, 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,400. Estimate value $600 – 800. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1522

1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), sharp color, nice and fresh, block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged (bottom 2 stamps never hinged), Fine to Very Fine, 2012 PF certificate. Scott $1,850. Estimate value $500 – 750. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1523

1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), impressive bottom margin plate no. 58 single, bright vibrant shade and beautiful large margins, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, photocopy of 1987 P.F. certificate for strip of 4, from which this stamp was taken, this being the right stamp from the strip. Scott $700. Estimate price $400 – 600. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1519

15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., fresh, rich color and detailed impression, Very Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (F-VF 75, SMQ $440.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1314