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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., deep rich color and detailed impression, perfectly centered, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98. Along with the 10c value, this is among the couple most difficult of the non-dollar value Columbians to find in superb Mint N.H. condition. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $13,000.00). Only one has graded higher to date (at 98J) and only five others share this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1504 |
US$6,250.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., wide margins and beautiful centering, fresh and crisp, Extremely Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 307 |
US$850.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 15¢ Columbian, #238. N.h., Fine to Very Fine, PF (2008) cert. Scott $700. Estimate $220-250. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1350 |
US$230.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 15¢ Columbian, #238. N.h., Fine to Very Fine, PSAG (2011) cert. Scott $700. Estimate $200-250. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1351 |
US$196.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 15¢ Columbian, #238. Part o.g., “light natural gum wrinkle at left”, grade 85J Very Fine to Extremely Fine, PSAG (2011) cert. Scott Stamp Values $275+. Estimate value $120-140. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1352 |
US$489.00 |
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1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), o.g., never hinged, exceptionally fresh example with big margins and vibrant color, a pleasing example in immaculate condition, Very Fine. Scott $700. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 817 |
US$250.00 |
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1893, 15¢ Columbian (Scott 238), o.g., never hinged, fresh, vibrant color, pretty stamp, F.-V.F., 2009 PSE Cert. Scott $700. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 816 |
US$325.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide almost mathematically balanced margins, beautiful fresh color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 1988 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, Superb 98, SMQ price $1,600.00), only one hinged stamp has graded higher to date, and only two have graded higher in any condition (both 98J) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 592 |
US$1,200.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., intense color and proof-like impression on post-office fresh paper, wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE. With 2011 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF-Superb 95) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1010, Lot 82 |
US$2,600.00 |
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United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue 1893 15c dark green, block of four, nice color, h.r., fine-v.f. Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2011, Sale 201104, Lot 1011 |
US$280.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 15¢ Columbian, #238. N.h., couple of gum specks, rich color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $700. Estimate value $200. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 89, Lot 223 |
US$161.00 |
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15c Columbian (238). Block of four, unused (no gum), perfectly centered with wonderful color, Extremely Fine, gorgeous block, Scott Retail as original gum block of four Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2479 |
US$475.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H. strip of five, rich color, some telescoped perfs between third and fourth stamps, bit of light soiling in margin of fourth stamp, otherwise Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2480 |
US$425.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Original gum, not hinged but just a slight bit of mount tackiness prevents us from calling it Mint N.H., wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1991 P.F. certificate as “original gum, genuine” (meaning Mint N.H.) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2419 |
US$275.00 |
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15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H. with bottom letter “M” selvage, intense color on bright white paper, Very Fine and choice Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2418 |
US$600.00 |