Values of US Stamp Scott #233 – 1893 4c Columbian Exposition: Fleet of Columbus. Page 10

1893, 4¢ Columbian, blue color error (233a), bright and fresh with rich color and barely hinged original gum, F.-V.F. and most attractive. Scott value $19,000 A REMARKABLY FRESH, TRULY HANDSOME EXAMPLE OF THIS POPULAR ERROR. Expertization: 1992 PF Certificate. The 4¢ Columbian color error was the result of mistakenly using ink intended for the 1¢ value to print a run of 4¢ sheets. It is known that at least two panes reached collectors, as there are two slightly different shades known. In addition, the few used examples known apparently came from another pane(s).

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 336, Lot 1217

4c Columbian (Scott 233). Bottom imprint, plate no. 16 and letter “D” block of eight, top center pair barely hinged, others Mint N.H., brilliant color, one stamp at top natural inclusion, light vertical crease affects right stamps and not mentioned on accompanying certificate, appears Fine-Very Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1119

4c Columbian (Scott 233). Mint N.H., radiant color, crisp impression, unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ value $1,000.00 as 95, $3,250.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1122

4c Columbian (Scott 233). Mint N.H., pretty color on fresh paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $3,250.00). Only four have graded higher to date

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1121

4c Columbian (Scott 233). Mint N.H., radiant color and proof-like impression on bright paper, perfect centering with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. Ex “Beverly Hills”. 1996 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies. P.S.E. encapsulated (Superb 98, SMQ value $3,250.00). Only four have graded higher to date out of 248 Mint N.H. stamps in the P.S.E. Population Report.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1120

United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue 1893 4c ultramarine, bottom margin plate no. and imprint block of six, fresh color, disturbed original gum, few minor perf. separations, fine

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2010, Sale 201011, Lot 123

4c Columbian (Scott 233). Block of four with left selvage, original gum, top right stamp hinged, rest Mint N.H., Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5677

4c Columbian (Scott 233). Block of four, original gum, top pair h.r., bottom pair Mint N.H., top left stamp barely nibbed perf, others Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5678

4c Columbian (Scott 233). Mint N.H., balanced margins, pastel color, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $1,000.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5675

4c Columbian (Scott 233). Original gum, lightly hinged, huge Jumbo margins and essentially perfectly centered, light pastel shade, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ value $230.00 as 95, $440.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5676

1893, 4¢ Columbian (233), bottom margin imprint and plate no. 18 block of six, exceptionally well centered with rich color and crisp, intact perforations, original gum (bottom stamps disturbed), tiny corner crease upper left stamp, fresh and otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott price $1,000 Expertization: 1993 PF Certificate not noting corner crease.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3636

1893, 4¢ ultramarine (233), bottom margin imprint and plate no. 17 block of eight with bright color and intact perforations, original gum, never hinged, fresh and Fine. Scott value $3,500

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3637

1893, 4¢ Columbian, deep ultramarine (233 var.), virtually perfectly centered with strong, vibrant color, original gum, never hinged, post office fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott $200 Expertization: photocopy of 1990 PF Certificate for block of 4 as the normal ultramarine shade, before the PF began certifying hinging.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3635

1893, 4¢ Columbian (233), a pristine post office fresh mint single, with absolute perfect centering, bright fresh color and paper, a finely detailed impression and immaculate never hinged original gum, a Superb gem. SMQ $3,250 for a normal 98, unpriced as gem 100. Scott $200 PURE PERFECTION, THE SOLE EXAMPLE TO RECEIVE THE GEM 100 DESIGNATION, ONE OTHER, A 100J, BEING A CORNER MARGIN COPY AS WELL. Expertization: 2008 PSE Certificate graded Gem 100. Any 19th century mint stamp that can be described as a gem 100 Never Hinged is a true condition rarity. When we find an example of a Columbian such as the one offered here we are truly in awe.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 332, Lot 2043

4c Columbian (Scott 233). Mint N.H. block of four, fresh and crisp, pretty pastel color, Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 992, Lot 2288