Cost of US Stamp Scott 231: 1893 2c Columbian Exposition: Landing of Columbus. Page 4

1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231), bottom plate block of 10, o.g., never hinged, fabulous full wide top, with intense color, as fresh and choice as the first day it was issued, a most impressive showpiece that would please the most discriminating collector of choice quality plate blocks, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,275. Estimate price $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 333

1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231), top left plate block of 29, o.g., never hinged, impressive large multiple with brilliant fresh color, separated vertically right down the middle, with many better centered examples along the bottom left part of the multiple, figured as singles only, as the plate block has completely separated perfs (a $1,200.00 value in Scott if intact), a desirable piece in need of a skilled stamp doctor who can put Humpty Dumpty back together again; edge fault on Pos. #29, far away from the plate block, is not counted, Fine. Scott $1,088 as 29 mint singles. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 334

1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231), top plate number and imprint strip of 4, o.g., never hinged (position 3 with natural gum crease), wide top selvage, bright shade, Very Good to Fine. Scott $250. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 331

1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231), bottom plate block of 8, o.g., never hinged, bright vivid color, gleaming fresh gum; trivial 1/4 inch margin tear in selvage below second stamp from the left, which could easily mmed away leaving a complately sound multiple, Very Good to Fine. Scott $1,200. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 332

1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231), bottom plate number and imprint strip of 4, o.g., never hinged, lovely multiple with delightful fresh color, Fine. Scott $250. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 330

1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231), right margin single, o.g., never hinged, perfect example with lively bright color, a beautiful example with perfectly balanced margins, a relatively commom stamp in uncommon condition, Superb. Scott $38. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 328

1893, 2¢ Columbian, “broken hat” variety (Scott 231), bottom margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, impressive example with extremely large margins, brilliant fresh color, and great eye appeal, Very Fine. Scott $150. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 329

U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 2¢ Columbian, Plate Block of 8, #231. O.g., large top #136, paper wrinkle pos. 2, small spot lower right copy, fresh and Fine. Scott $850. Estimate value $150-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 500

1893, 2¢ Columbian, broken hat variety (Scott 231 var.), a magnificent top margin imprint and plate number pair, o.g., never hinged, wonderful multiple of the elusive broken hat variety, in immaculate mint condition, beautiful rich color, an outstanding showpiece, Extremely Fine. Scott $300. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 452

1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231), marvelous bottom margin imprint pair, o.g., never hinged, enormous JUMBO margins on both stamps, beautiful brilliant fresh color, an extraordinary showpiece with tremendous eye appeal, Extremely Fine. Scott $80. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 450

1893, 2¢ Columbian, broken hat variety (Scott 231 var.), top margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, extremely fresh and choice example of this popular variety, with gorgeous rich color, Very Fine. Scott $150. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 451

2c Columbian (Scott 231). Horizontal pair, original gum, h.r., imperf between and at both sides with freak slightly diagonal vertical perfs about one-quarter the way in at right, right stamp short perf, a striking misperf

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1803

2c Columbian (Scott 231). Mint N.H., brilliant color, crisp impression, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ price $1,500.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1802

2c Columbian (Scott 231). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 170 and letter “Q Q” block of eight, incredibly fresh and bright, lovely color, Fine-Very Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1801

2c Columbian, Broken Frameline (231 var). Mint N.H., detailed impression clearly showing the frameline broken at lower right, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1990 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $310.00 as normal stamp with no premium for the variety), The variety is listed in Scott but unpriced as Mint N.H., Scott Retail as normal

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 210