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2c Columbian (Scott 231). Mint N.H., perfect centering with huge Jumbo margins, deep color and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,700.00 as 98), only three have graded higher to date and only nine others share this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1470 |
US$1,300.00 |
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2c Columbian, Broken Frame Line (231 var). Mint N.H., bright shade, choice centering with huge margins, Extremely Fine example of this interesting variety, with 1996 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 304 |
US$275.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 2¢ Columbian, plate block of 6, #231. O.g., large top #157, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $550. Estimate price $200. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 91, Lot 221 |
US$161.00 |
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1893, 2¢ Columbian (231), precise centering with large balanced margins, rich color and pristine, never hinged original gum Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $330. Scott $48 Expertization: PSE encapsulated XF-Sup 95. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1855 |
US$210.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 2¢ “Broken Hat” Variety, Block of 4, #231. N.h., all with variety, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, PSAG (2011) cert. Scott $600+. Estimate value $200-250. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1348 |
US$288.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 2¢ Columbian, Block of 50, #231. N.h., upper left stamp with a thin and selvage creasing., Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,375+. Estimate value $1,500-2,000. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1349 |
US$1,783.00 |
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2c Columbian (Scott 231). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $330.00 as 95, $1,600.00 as 98) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 580 |
US$350.00 |
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1893, 2¢ Columbian (231), top plate no., imprint & “U” block of eight, all positions showing the broken hat variety, crisp and intact with flawless, never hinged original gum, fresh and Fine. Scott $1,200 Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 337, Lot 2663 |
US$1,100.00 |
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2c Columbian (Scott 231). Bottom left imprint, plate no. 28 and letter “F” block of eight, original gum, lightly hinged on the top center pair, fresh and Fine-Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2469 |
US$500.00 |
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2c Columbian, Broken Frame Line (231 var). Mint N.H., beautiful bright shade, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine example of this interesting variety, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $375.00 for the normal stamp) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2402 |
US$375.00 |
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2c Columbian (231). Mint N.H., showing broken frameline variety which is evident at lower right corner, gorgeous centering, intense color and impression, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, the broken frameline variety is listed but unpriced in Scott in Mint N.H. condition, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ value $1,700.00 does not take into consideration the variety) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1116 |
US$1,100.00 |
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1893, 2¢ Columbian (231), pefectly centered with uncommonly large margins, a finely etched impression and immaculate, never hinged original gum; fresh and choice Extremely Fine. SMQ price $325 for a normal 95. Scott $48 Expertization: 2002 & 2006 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95J. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3631 |
US$280.00 |
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1893, 2¢ Columbian, broken frame line (231), mathematically centered within true “boardwalk” margins, rich color, sharp impression allows variety to be plenty visible, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $1,600 for a normal 98 without the variety. Scott $47+ A SPECTACULAR 2¢ COLUMBIAN, BETTERED BY JUST SIX PSE-GRADED EXAMPLES OUT OF MORE THAN 300 SUBMITTED. Expertization: 2008 PSE Certificate graded Superb 98J. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 576 |
US$1,500.00 |
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2c Columbian (Scott 231). Mint N.H., essentially perfect centering, choice color and clear impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $325.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2285 |
US$350.00 |
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2c Columbian (Scott 231). Mint N.H. top imprint, plate no. 154 and letter “N N” block of eight, brilliant color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 543 |
US$700.00 |