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$2.00 Bright Blue (Scott 262). Original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful deep color on bright paper, Very Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1754 |
US$1,600.00 |
US Stamp Values Scott Catalogue # 262: 1894 US$2.00 James Madison Bureau. Page 10
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$2.00 Dark Blue, Large Die Proof on India (262P1). On 78 x 142mm card with full die sinkage, vertical die sinkage area with albino “62” die no. at bottom, signed in pencil “Lyman T. Ellis” at bottom, horizontal creases well away from design, otherwise Very Fine, ex Earl of Crawford, Scott Retail as normal without any premium for the signature Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 230 |
US$275.00 |
Cost of US Stamp Scott Cat. 262: US$2.00 1894 James Madison Bureau. Page 9
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U.S.; General Issues, 1894, $2 Bright Blue, #262. O.g. (slightly dist.), Fine. Scott $2,750. Estimate price $400-500. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 84, Lot 1477 |
US$345.00 |
Value of US Stamp Scott #262 – 1894 US$2.00 James Madison Bureau. Page 8
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o 1894, $2 bright blue (262), bright color, clear New York duplex cancel, fresh and Fine. Scott price $1,250 Expertization: 2001 PF Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 337, Lot 2707 |
US$375.00 |
Cost of US Stamp Scott Catalog #261A – 1894 US$1.00 Perry Bureau. Page 10
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1894, $1 Black, Type II, #261A. Used, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $850. Estimate price $250-300. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 84, Lot 1476 |
US$345.00 |
US Stamps Values Scott Catalog 261A – US$1.00 1894 Perry Bureau. Page 9
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$1.00 Black, Ty. II (Scott 261A). Original gum, h.r., fresh and Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5763 |
US$600.00 |
Value of US Stamp Scott Catalog 261A: US$1.00 1894 Perry Bureau. Page 8
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$1.00 Black, Ty. II (Scott 261A). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally wide margins, deep shade, natural gum crease, otherwise Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2503 |
US$425.00 |
Cost of US Stamps Scott Catalogue # 261 – 1894 US$1.00 Perry Bureau. Page 7
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$1.00 Black (Scott 261). Slightly disturbed original gum, well-centered with intense color on bright paper, tiny thin speck (not mentioned on certificate), Extremely Fine appearance, with 1995 A.P.S. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1744 |
US$500.00 |
Price of US Stamp Scott Catalog #261: 1894 US$1.00 Perry Bureau. Page 6
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U.S.; General Issues, 1894, $1 Black, Type I, #261. L.h., fresh and Fine. Scott $1,050. Estimate $200-230. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jul 2010, Sale 86, Lot 455 |
US$196.00 |
US Stamps Prices Scott Cat. 260: 1894 50c Thomas Jefferson Bureau. Page 8
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50c Orange, Large Die Proof on India (Scott 260P1). On 152 x 201mm card with full die sinkage, vertical die sinkage area, deep rich color, slightly different from issued design with circles around value tablets impinging on oval, card with small toned spot and minor corner wear, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 204 |
US$120.00 |
Price of US Stamps Scott Catalogue # 260: 50c 1894 Thomas Jefferson Bureau. Page 7
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U.S. General Issues, 1894, 50¢ Orange, #260. L.h., Fine, P.F. (1984) cert. Scott $525. Estimate value $150. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 85, Lot 276 |
US$115.00 |
US Stamps Price Scott Cat. #259 – 1894 15c Clay Bureau. Page 4
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1894, 15¢ dark blue (259), exceptionally fresh and well centered with gum that shows just the barest trace of hinging, Very Fine. Scott value $300 Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3672 |
US$220.00 |
US Stamp Price Scott Catalog #258 – 10c 1894 Webster Bureau. Page 5
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10c Dark Green, Imperforate at Left (258 var). Perforated on three sides and with wide selvage at left where imperforate, original gum, h.r., light crease and thin spot, Fine appearance, the size of the selvage is remarkable and makes for a stunning appearance, an unusual variety which is unlisted in Scott Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 335 |
US$225.00 |
US Stamp Price Scott Catalog #257: 1894 8c Sherman Bureau. Page 3
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8c Violet Brown (Scott 257). Original gum described as lightly hinged by P.F. but in our opinion the gum is in pristine Mint N.H. condition, intense color on brilliant paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2001 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5747 |
US$350.00 |
Prices of US Stamps Scott Cat. #256 – 6c 1894 Garfield Bureau. Page 6
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United States 1894-95 Bureau Issues 1894 6c dull brown, vertical pair imperf. horizontally, fresh color, heavy h.r., fine and rare variety, no more than 50 pairs issued, with 1996 PFC for a strip of three from which this came Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2009, Sale 200906, Lot 112 |
US$1,100.00 |
US Stamp Price Scott Catalogue 256: 1894 6c Garfield Bureau. Page 5
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1894, 6¢ dull brown (256), outstanding centering, choice color, flawless never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ price $3,500. Scott $500 A GEM MINT 6¢ SINGLE — ONLY FOUR GRADED HIGHER WITH NO 100S. Expertization: 1988 PF and 2004 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 624 |
US$2,000.00 |
US Stamps Prices Scott Cat. #255: 5c 1894 Grant Bureau. Page 5
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5c Chocolate, Imperforate Horizontally (255c). Vertical strip of three, original gum, top stamp h.r., light natural vertical paper wrinkle VERY FINE. A SCARCE AND DESIRABLE STRIP OF THE 1894 5-CENT UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE IMPERFORATE HORIZONTALLY. It is believed that most examples of this error originate from a part sheet purchased by a collector at the Richmond Va. post office. Scott Retail as a pair Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 327 |
US$2,000.00 |
Cost of US Stamp Scott Catalog #254 – 4c 1894 Abraham Lincoln Bureau. Page 4
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4c Dark Brown (Scott 254). Original gum, well-centered with striking Jumbo margins, strong color and clear impression, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ $270.00 as 90, $470.00 as 95) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1583 |
US$325.00 |
US Stamps Values Scott Cat. 253: 1894 3c Andrew Jackson Bureau. Page 6
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3c Purple, Imperforate (Scott 253a). Large margins, pretty shade, slightly disturbed original gum, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 876 |
US$160.00 |
Value of US Stamps Scott Catalogue #253: 1894 3c Andrew Jackson Bureau. Page 5
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3c Purple (Scott 253). Mint N.H. with wide top part imprint selvage, rich color on bright white paper, essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 1999 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $3,250.00), only one example has graded higher to date (at 98, from our Scarsdale Sale 924) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5598 |
US$2,000.00 |
Value of US Stamp Scott Cat. # 252 – 1894 2c George Washington Bureau. Page 4
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2c Carmine, Ty. III (252). Top imprint and plate no. 158 block of six with wide selvage, five stamps Mint N.H., top center stamp single h.r., radiant color, top stamps each with one incomplete triangle caused by plate wear, Fine, Scott Retail as singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 302 |
US$1,500.00 |
Costs of US Stamp Scott Cat. 252: 1894 2c George Washington Bureau. Page 3
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1894, 2¢ carmine, type III (Scott 252), impressive well centered stamp, deep rich color and sharp clear impression, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $375. Estimate $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1163 |
US$160.00 |
Costs of US Stamp Scott Cat. # 251: 1894 2c George Washington Bureau. Page 5
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (Scott 251). Wide top imprint and plate no. 133 block of six, original gum, barely hinged, Fine, a very rare plate block with the full top margin Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 634 |
US$900.00 |
US Stamps Price Scott Cat. #250: 2c 1894 George Washington Bureau. Page 4
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2c Carmine, Ty. I (Scott 250). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 79 selvage, vibrant color, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 290 |
US$190.00 |
Cost of US Stamp Scott Catalog 250 – 2c 1894 George Washington Bureau. Page 3
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1894, 2¢ carmine, type I (Scott 250), exceptional right margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged, extremely intense color and sharp clear impression, Extremely Fine. Scott $90 Estimate value $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 376 |
US$160.00 |
Cost of US Stamp Scott Catalogue # 249: 1894 2c George Washington Bureau. Page 5
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2c Carmine Lake, Ty. I (249). Left imprint and plate no. 23 strip of three, stamps Mint N.H., h.r. in selvage, fresh color, Fine-Very Fine, an attractive strip, Scott Retail as three Mint N.H. singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 977, Lot 287 |
US$400.00 |
Value of US Stamps Scott Cat. 248 – 2c 1894 George Washington Bureau. Page 3
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2c Pink, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Horizontally (Scott 248a). Original gum, lightly hinged, fresh, bright color, small and faint corner crease at bottom right FINE. A VERY IMPORTANT 1894 BUREAU ISSUE RARITY. Reportedly there are only eight pairs and one block of four in all conditions. We can not recall ever seeing any on the auction market . The last time we offered a pair was in our 1965 Rarity Sale some 44 years ago (we will offer examples in our forthcoming “Whitpain” sale). With 1980 and 2001 P.F. certificates. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1727 |
US$4,000.00 |
US Stamp Value Scott Cat. #246 – 1894 1c Benjamin Franklin Bureau. Page 3
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1894, 1¢ ultramarine (246), virtually perfectly centered with huge balanced margins, brilliant color and pristine, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $900 for a normal 95. Scott $90 Expertization: 2010 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup-95J. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 337, Lot 2696 |
US$1,050.00 |
US Stamp Price Scott #245 – 1893 US$5.00 Columbian Exposition: Columbus. Page 24
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United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue 1893 $5 black, well centered and incredibly fresh, with 2005 PFC stating “mount disturbed original gum”, a rather harsh statement since the stamp appears to be original gum and never hinged, v.f. Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2009, Sale 200906, Lot 106 |
US$2,100.00 |
Prices of US Stamps Scott Catalog #245 – US$5.00 1893 Columbian Exposition: Columbus. Page 23
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$5.00 Columbian (Scott 245). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins, nearly a Jumbo, intense color, Very Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5593 |
US$2,300.00 |
Values of US Stamp Scott 245 – 1893 US$5.00 Columbian Exposition: Columbus. Page 22
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$5.00 Columbian (Scott 245). Unused (no gum), well-proportioned margins, tiny thin spot at top, Very Fine appearance Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 625 |
US$650.00 |
US Stamps Price Scott Cat. #245 – 1893 US$5.00 Columbian Exposition: Columbus. Page 21
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$5.00 Columbian (Scott 245). Original gum, h.r., couple creases and small margin tear at left, Fine appearance Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2344 |
US$550.00 |
Value of US Stamp Scott Cat. 245 – US$5.00 1893 Columbian Exposition: Columbus. Page 20
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$5.00 Columbian (Scott 245). Unused, regummed over small repair top right corner, wide margins and well-centered, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5735 |
US$600.00 |
Value of US Stamp Scott Catalogue 245 – 1893 US$5.00 Columbian Exposition: Columbus. Page 19
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$5.00 Columbian (Scott 245). Original gum, sharp proof-like impression, almost perfectly centered with wide margins EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE. With 1996 and 2004 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2457 |
US$2,300.00 |
Costs of US Stamps Scott Catalogue # 245: US$5.00 1893 Columbian Exposition: Columbus. Page 18
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1893, $5 Columbian, #245. Used, 3 small thins and faint corner crease at lower right, Fine appearing, PSE (2004) cert. Scott $1,400. Estimate $300. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 89, Lot 239 |
US$518.00 |
US Stamps Value Scott Cat. 244: US$4.00 1893 Columbian Exposition: Queen Isabella and Columbus. Page 21
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$4.00 Columbian (Scott 244). Well-centered, attractive rich color, large bold New York oval registry cancel and blue registry crayon line at top, Very Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1720 |
US$1,600.00 |
Price of US Stamp Scott # 244 – 1893 US$4.00 Columbian Exposition: Queen Isabella and Columbus. Page 20
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$4.00 Rose Carmine, Columbian (Scott 244a). Part original gum, bright color, reperfed at top, Very Fine appearance, with 1976 P.F. certificate that does not mention the reperfing Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 609 |
US$1,300.00 |
US Stamp Values Scott Cat. #244 – 1893 US$4.00 Columbian Exposition: Queen Isabella and Columbus. Page 19
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United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue 1893 $4 crimson lake, well centered with wide margins, fresh color, lightly hinged, tiny natural paper inclusion, v.f., with 2006 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2010, Sale 201006, Lot 24 |
US$1,500.00 |
Prices of US Stamp Scott Catalog #244 – 1893 US$4.00 Columbian Exposition: Queen Isabella and Columbus. Page 18
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1893, $4 rose carmine (244a), nicely centered with and wonderfully fresh with bright, vibrant color and full original gum, F.-V.F. Scott value $2,250 Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 603 |
US$1,050.00 |
Cost of US Stamps Scott 244: US$4.00 1893 Columbian Exposition: Queen Isabella and Columbus. Page 17
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United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue 1893 $4 crimson lake, bright color, unused with original gum, h.r., short perfs at top, well centered, fine appearance Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2010, Sale 201011, Lot 131 |
US$350.00 |
Cost of US Stamp Scott Catalog # 244: 1893 US$4.00 Columbian Exposition: Queen Isabella and Columbus. Page 16
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United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue 1893 $4 crimson lake, beautiful color, centered slightly to right, n.h. and post office fresh, fine, with 1979 PFC and 2004 PSE cert. Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2011, Sale 201106, Lot 53 |
US$2,400.00 |
Values of US Stamps Scott Catalog #244: US$4.00 1893 Columbian Exposition: Queen Isabella and Columbus. Page 15
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$4.00 Rose Carmine, Columbian (Scott 244a). Mint N.H., vibrant shade on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, expertly reperfed at left, Very Fine and choice appearance, scarce in Mint N.H. condition in this shade, with 1999 P.F. certificate which does not mention the reperfing, with 2009 P.S.E. and 2011 P.F. certificates which do Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1555 |
US$1,800.00 |
Values of US Stamp Scott Catalog #243: US$3.00 1893 Columbian Exposition: Columbus Describing His Third Voyage. Page 22
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United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue 1893 $3 yellow green, well centered with wide margins, rich color, l.h., fresh and v.f., with 2005 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2009, Sale 200911, Lot 3092 |
US$900.00 |
Cost of US Stamp Scott Catalog # 243: 1893 US$3.00 Columbian Exposition: Columbus Describing His Third Voyage. Page 21
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$3.00 Columbian (Scott 243). Unused (no gum), deep rich color, fresh and Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 601 |
US$400.00 |
Prices of US Stamp Scott Cat. # 243 – US$3.00 1893 Columbian Exposition: Columbus Describing His Third Voyage. Page 20
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$3.00 Columbian (Scott 243). Original gum, hinge marks, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE TO ANY DOLLAR-VALUE COLUMBIAN. A TRUE RARITY. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $9,500.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date to any dollar-value Columbian Issue. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 989, Lot 164 |
US$11,500.00 |
Value of US Stamp Scott Cat. #243 – 1893 US$3.00 Columbian Exposition: Columbus Describing His Third Voyage. Page 19
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1893, $3 Columbian (243a), virtually perfectly centered with large balanced margins and deep, rich color, one blunted perf at top, fresh and otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott price $1,600 Expertization: 2010 PF Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3660 |
US$1,000.00 |
US Stamp Value Scott Catalogue # 243: US$3.00 1893 Columbian Exposition: Columbus Describing His Third Voyage. Page 18
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United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue 1893 $3 olive green, fairly well centered, l.h., tiny perf. tear at top, otherwise v.f., with clear 1999 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Feb 2011, Sale 201102, Lot 72 |
US$425.00 |
Values of US Stamps Scott Catalogue 243 – 1893 US$3.00 Columbian Exposition: Columbus Describing His Third Voyage. Page 17
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1893, $3 Columbian (Scott 243), disturbed o.g., deep, rich color, Very Fine, 1996 APS Cert. Scott value $1,600. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 836 |
US$900.00 |
US Stamp Prices Scott Catalogue 243: US$3.00 1893 Columbian Exposition: Columbus Describing His Third Voyage. Page 16
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$3.00 Olive Green, Columbian (Scott 243a). Original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful rich color and well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85, SMQ $1,850.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1548 |
US$1,200.00 |
Prices of US Stamp Scott Catalog # 242: 1893 US$2.00 Columbian Exposition: Columbus in Chains. Page 23
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() U.S. General Issues, 1893, $2 Columbian, #242. Regummed, Fine. Scott $625. Estimate price $150. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2009, Sale 83, Lot 392 |
US$276.00 |