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2c Columbian, Broken Hat (231). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT COLUMBIAN WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. With 1990 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, the Broken Hat variety is listed but unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 95, SMQ price $750.00 as 95. SMQ assigns a 2.4-times premium to the variety in the grade of 95. SMQ for a normal Scott 231 without the variety is $1,425.00 in the grade of 98. If the same premium applies to the scarcer 98 grade then this would catalogue $3,420.00). This is likely the highest grade awarded to the variety — the Population Report does not separate the variety and three have graded higher (two of which we offered and did not have the variety). Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 209 |
US$2,100.00 |
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2c Columbian (Scott 231). Mint N.H., wonderful rich color and detailed impression, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,425.00 as 98), only three have graded higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 208 |
US$800.00 |
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Scott #231, 2c Columbian, single tied to all-over multicolored Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. advertising cover for Star Tobacco by a 1894 Indiana duplex cancel to Forth Wayne, arrival machine c.d.s. on reverse, very fine and attractive; 2012 PF certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 103 |
US$450.00 |
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2c Columbian, “Broken Frame Line” (231 var). Huge margins and near mathematical perfect centering, light cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used example of the “Broken Frame Line” plate variety, with 2010 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, unpriced in SMQ as “Broken Frame Line” variety, SMQ value $400.00 as normal), Scott Retail for this variety is 1.5x the normal used stamp Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3339 |
US$325.00 |
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2c Columbian (Scott 231). Jumbo margins and essentially perfect centering, brilliant color on fresh paper, neat duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a magnificent stamp, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ value $400.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3337 |
US$475.00 |
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2c Columbian, “Broken Hat” (231 var). Deep rich color, beautifully balanced margins, neat strike of small target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used example of this popular plate variety, with 2010 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, unpriced in SMQ as “Broken Hat” variety, SMQ $135.00 as normal), Scott Retail for this variety is more than 10x the normal used stamp, extrapolating from SMQ values for the normal stamp would give this stamp an SMQ value of more than $1,300.00 Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3338 |
US$325.00 |
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1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231), immaculate top margin double letter “U” single, with generous margins and dazzling color, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $40. Estimate value $50 – 75. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1125 |
US$100.00 |
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1893, 2¢ Columbian (231), top margin plate no. & imprint block of 8, post office fresh and remarkably well centered, original gum, never hinged (light offset one stamp), faint natural gum wrinkle, Very Fine and choice. Scott price $1,200 Provenance: “MLG”. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 742 |
US$525.00 |
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1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231), block of 9, o.g., never hinged, desirable multiple with warm rich color, a Post Office fresh showpiece, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $360 as singles. Estimate value $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 930 |
US$160.00 |
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1893, 2¢ Columbian, broken hat variety (Scott 231), bottom margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged, fabulous stamp, well centered with bright vivid color, an outstanding example of this 2¢ Columbian variety, Extremely Fine, 1983 P.F. certificate. Scott $150. Estimate value $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 906 |
US$375.00 |
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1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231), right margin part imprint single, o.g., never hinged, desirable, vivid and bright example with oversized margins, Extremely Fine. Scott $40. Estimate price $75 – 100. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 904 |
US$50.00 |
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1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231), bottom margin “No.” single, o.g., never hinged, beautiful, well centered example with extremely fresh color, Extremely Fine. Scott $40. Estimate value $75 – 100. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 905 |
US$45.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 2¢ Columbian, “Broken Hat” Variety, #231. N.h., error in pair, light bend left copy, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $300. Estimate price $100-120. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1300 |
US$196.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 2¢ Columbian, “Broken Hat” Variety, #231. N.h. jumbo corner copy, Grade 85J Very Fine to Extremely Fine lovely. Ex William Floyd (2001). PSE (2012), PF (1988) certs. Scott Stamp Values $200+. Estimate price $200-250. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1299 |
US$288.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 2¢ Columbian, #231. N.h. bottom partial imprint, very deep color, Grade 90J an Extremely Fine jumbo, PSE (2012) cert. Scott Stamp Values $90+. Estimate price $100-150. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1297 |
US$230.00 |