Cost of US Stamp Scott 240: 1893 50c Columbian Exposition: Recall of Columbus. Page 5

1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), regummed over tiny faults, dazzling color and excellent centering; tiny thin spot along right side perfs, Very Fine appearance. Scott $500 for an o.g. example. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2227

50c Columbian (Scott 240). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally well-centered, intense shade on bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 1978 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 351

50c Columbian (Scott 240). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 350

50c Columbian (Scott 240). Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, attractive centering and intense shade, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 353

50c Columbian (Scott 240). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 352

50c Columbian (Scott 240). Deep rich color, unusual segmented grid cancel, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $450.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 354

1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), bottom margin block of 4 with part imprint and letter, o.g., never hinged, absolutely extraordinary GEM QUALITY multiple in the most remarkable mint state imaginable; a block of unparalleled qualities featuring captivating rich color, and full unblemished gum without a trace of a single skip or bend; a true condition rarity in a wonderful state of preservation; how it has survived intact without being broken up into singles for collectors is hard to believe as the top two stamps are truly extraordinary; the quintessential 50 cent Columbian block deserving placement in the finest collection, Extremely Fine. Scott $6,750 ++. Estimate price $7,500 – 10,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 319

1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), bottom plate number and imprint strip of 3, o.g., lightly hinged, marvelous well centered example with boardwalk margins and tantalizing rich color; the quintessential 50 cent Columbian strip, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $2,250. Estimate price $2,000 – 3,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 318

U.S. General Issues, 1893, 50¢ Columbian, #240, n.h., Fine to Very Fine, APS (2004) cert. Scott $1,450. Estimate value $400-500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1839

U.S. General Issues, 1893, 50¢ Columbian, #240, dist. o.g., grade 90 Extremely Fine, PSAG (2014), PF (1984) certs. Scott Stamp Values $750. Estimate value $350-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1840

() U.S. General Issues, 1893, 50¢ Columbian, #240, regummed, Extremely Fine. Scott $500. Estimate price $100-130.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1841

50c Columbian (Scott 240). Beautiful centering, rich color, oval registry cancels, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 174

50c Columbian (240). Bottom plate no. 77 selvage, original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade on fresh paper, Very Fine and choice plate no. single, Scott Retail without premium for the position

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 173

Scott #240, 50c Columbian, an exceedingly fresh mint example, with strong color and an unusually clean impression, rather well centered and margined, o.g., n.h., very fine; never hinged 50c Columbians are truly scarce; 2014 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 209

Scott #240, 50c Columbian, used single, exceptionally well centered within large margins, crisp color and an especially detailed impression, lightly cancelled, extremely fine and exceedingly choice; 2014 PF certificate (XF-Superb 95; SSV $1,100.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 210