US Stamp Prices Scott 234: 1893 5c Columbian Exposition: Columbus Soliciting Aid from Queen Isabella. Page 5

1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, immaculate example with crisp clear color, a premium quality wide top that would please the most quality conscious collector, Fine. Scott $2,250. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3334

1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), o.g., never hinged, lovely JUMBO with bold color, a pristine mint stamp, Very Fine, 1990 P.F. certificate. Scott $165. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1070

Scott #234, 5c Columbian, exceptionally well centered within uncommonly large margins, intense prooflike color and impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2013 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ value $600.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 179

5c Columbian (Scott 234). Mint N.H. with bottom left corner selvage, lightly hinged in selvage only, intense shade and remarkably detailed impression, bright paper, choice centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, with 1993 and 2012 P.F. certificates (XF 90J)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 344

5c Columbian (Scott 234). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression, choice centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, ex Odeneal, with 1995 and 2008 P.F. certificates (XF 90), with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $600.00 as 95, $1,100.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 346

5c Columbian (Scott 234). Mint N.H., deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, choice centering, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2002 and 2013 P.F. certificates (XF 90 XQ)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 345

United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue 1893 5c chocolate, never hinged, wide margins, fresh and v.f., with 1995 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 78

234, 1893 5c Columbian,block of four, top stamps o.g., bottom stamps NH, bottom left stamp has tiny natural inclusion speck on back, fresh and Very Fine (Scott price $440)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1152

Scott 234, 1893 5c Chocolate, ,NH, 2008 PSE ,Graded XF 90 Certificate (SMQ ,$600)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1151

1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), block of 4, o.g., hinge remnants (bottom 2 stamps never hinged), extremely attractive multiple with outstanding fresh color, Very Fine. Scott $440 for singles. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 185

1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), block of 4, o.g., never hinged, attractive brilliant fresh color, a premium quality multiple with outstanding eye appeal, Very Fine, 2011 P.S.A.G. certificate for block of 6, from which this handsome block of 4 was taken. Scott $750. Estimate $350 – 500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 184

5c Columbian (Scott 234). Mint N.H., deep shade and impression, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $1,100.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1482

5c Columbian (Scott 234). Mint N.H., detailed impression, wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 1990 and 2002 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $1,100.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1481

5c Columbian (234). Full sheet of 100 with imprint selvage at sides and two imprint, plate no. 8 and letter “B” blocks of eight at bottom, natural s.e. at top, deep rich color and proof-like impression, most Mint N.H. except where few perf separations expertly reinforced, few flaws including internal crease at center and one stamp towards top left internal tear, some perf separations as would be expected FINE-VERY FINE. A RARE SHEET OF 100 OF THE 5-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE. THIS FORMAT WAS AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH THE PHILATELIC AGENCY IN WASHINGTON D.C. All of the 1c stamps and most but not all of the 2c stamps of the Columbian issue were printed from 200-subject plates, with guide arrows between the two panes of 100. The perforating machine applied horizontal perforations and cut the 200-stamp sheets into panes of 100 in the same operation, normally leaving a trace of the guide arrow on the straight edge of each pane. Some of the 2c stamps and all of the 3c-$5.00 stamps were printed on smaller presses from plates of only 100 subjects, with no guide arrows. When the perforating machine applied horizontal perforations to sheets from the 100-subject plates, the cutting knife came down as before, and removed either the top or bottom sheet margin (and plate numbers), reducing by half the potential number of Columbian plate blocks that might have been available to collectors. This is also why so many Columbian stamps are reperforated at top or bottom rather than at the sides — 10 stamps from every 100-subject sheet (or pane) would show a straight edge at either top or bottom. The 100-subject sheets were then divided into panes of 50 for distribution and sale at post offices. The undivided full sheets of 100, such as the one offered here, were only available from the Philatelic Agency in Washington D.C. Approximate Scott Retail as two hinged plate blocks plus hinged and Mint N.H. singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1557

5c Columbian (234). Top left margin imprint, plate no. 10 and letter “B” block of ten, stamps Mint N.H., lightly hinged in ungummed part of selvage, bright shade, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, an impressive plate number multiple with full corner selvage, Scott Retail as hinged plate block of eight and two Mint N.H. singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1533