US Stamps Price Scott 231: 1893 2c Columbian Exposition: Landing of Columbus. Page 2

1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231). Forty one stamps with fancy cancels, includes stars, coloreds, letters, geometrics, faults as to be expected, owner included reference examples for comparison, examination required to fully appreciate and value, great potential, generally Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $200 – 300. (Image)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2209

U.S. General Issues, 1893, 2¢ Columbian, Plate Block of 8, Imprint & Letter, #231, n.h., wide bottom #135, few separations top middle row, fresh and Fine. Scott $1,200. Estimate value $300-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1826

U.S. General Issues, 1893, 2¢ Columbian on January 1st First Day Cover, #231, tied to Post Office Dept. Official Business envelope by New York Jan 1, 1 AM, 1893 duplex cancel, addressed to Dr. Paul Allen in New York, notes from expertiser incl., Fine to Very Fine, PSAG (2014) cert. Scott $20,000. A new find, second recorded copy, other example was from “Lawrence Fisher” collection which realized $10,000 in 1996 . Estimate price $10,000-15,000.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1827

1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231), top plate block of 8, o.g., never hinged, the most impressive example obtainable, a beautifully centered full wide top with breathtaking fresh color, with full unblemished gum without even a trace of any skips or bends, a true condition rarity in an extraordinary state of preservation, and a plate block that will certainly realize a world record price when the hammer falls at public auction, a once in a lifetime opportunity to buy the finest known 2 cent Columbian plate, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $1,200. Estimate value $3,500 – 5,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2386

Scott #231, 2c Columbian, gem used single that is exceedingly well centered within particularly large margins, plus its color is extraordinarily rich and its impression deeply etched on bright paper, neat portion of machine cancel, extremely fine jumbo; 2014 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ value $400.00 for 98).

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 201

Scott #231, 2c Columbian, a marvelously choice mint example, being not only remarkably well centered and margined, but it also possesses intense prooflike color and impression, full intact perforations all around, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a rare stamp in this select gem quality; 1980 PF certificate 2013 PSE certificate (XF 98; SMQ 1,375.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 200

1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231), bottom plate block of 8, o.g., never hinged; major separation, otherwise Fine. Scott $1,200. Estimate $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 340

1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231), o.g., never hinged, fantastic JUMBO with dazzling color, a wonderful stamp in Post Office fresh condition, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott $38. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 338

1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231), bottom margin part-imprint single, o.g., never hinged, choice centering and freshness with wide margins, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $38. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 339

231, 1893 2c Columbian, well centered block of four, NH but with fingerprint on gum of lower right stamp, Very Fine (Scott price $150 for singles)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1161

*    2¢ Columbian (Scott 231), top margin imprint, plate no. 172, and letter “QQ” block of eight, quite well centered and fresh, original gum, barely hinged, if at all UL stamp, Very Fine (photo). $850 Expertization: 2013 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF 80.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 336

**    2¢ Columbian, “broken hat” variety (231 var.), near perfect centering, pristine color, original gum, never hinged, an Extremely Fine gem (photo). $150 Expertization: 2011 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 335

2c Columbian (Scott 231). Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered with wide margins, fresh color, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 180

1893, 2¢ Columbian, broken frame line variety (Scott 231 var.), bottom plate block of 18, o.g., mostly never hinged (positions 2, 4-18), fresh multiple with only two hinged stamps, plate block at bottom has hinge reinforcement; vertical perf separations at top left not affecting plate, Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,053. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2212

Scott #231, 2c Columbian, full top margin imprint, plate “No. 83” and letter “U” block of ten, being the top two rows from the pane with side selvage at right, wonderfully fresh, with strong and intact perforations all around, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; actually a difficult plate block to find so nice and intact.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 296