US Stamp Prices Scott 234: 1893 5c Columbian Exposition: Columbus Soliciting Aid from Queen Isabella. Page 9

1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), o.g., never hinged, lovely rich chocolate shade, immaculate mint example in pristine condition, Very Fine, with photocopy of 2011 P.S.E. certificate for block of four, from which this stamp was taken, this being the lower left stamp from the block. Scott $180 Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 351

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

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 617

5c Columbian (Scott 234). Mint N.H., wide margins, bright post-office fresh paper, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 618

5c Columbian (234). Mint N.H. block of four, rich color, attractive margins, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1487

5c Columbian (234). Bottom right imprint, letter “B” and plate no. 9 block of ten, Mint N.H. except some perfs strengthened at left between selvage and pos. 1 and 6, fresh and crisp, rich color, mixed centering, about Fine, Scott Retail as hinged plate block of eight and two Mint N.H. singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1486

5c Columbian (Scott 234). Mint N.H., intense shade and detailed impression, perfect centering with wide margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT COLUMBIAN, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. P.S.E. encapsulated (Superb 98, SMQ value $3,500.00). Only six have graded higher to date.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1485

5c Columbian (Scott 234). Mint N.H., huge margins and choice centering, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1013, Lot 305

() U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 5¢ Columbian, plate block of 6, #234. Regummed, large bottom #7, overall toning, Fine appearing. Scott $1,300. Estimate $200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 91, Lot 223

1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), mathematically centered with extra large margins, deep rich color and a prooflike impression original gum, never hinged Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ price $950. Scott $210 Expertization: PSE encapsulated XF-Sup 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1858

1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), o.g., never hinged, handsome example with warm rich color, Very Fine. Scott $180.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 812

5c Columbian (234). Bottom imprint, plate no. 6 and letter “B” block of six, original gum, stamps Mint N.H., small rejoining at left between stamps and between stamp and selvage, natural gum creases, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as hinged plate block due to the minor rejoining which we feel removes this plate block from the never-hinged category (Mint Never hinged $4,500.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2474

5c Columbian (Scott 234). Bottom letter “B”, imprint and plate no. 7 block of eight, original gum, some hinge reinforced separations, light soiling spot between pos. 5 and 6, otherwise Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2473

1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), mint block of four, well centered and fresh, original gum never hinged, choice Very Fine. Scott price $840 as singles Expertization: 2010 PSE Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 337, Lot 2664

1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), top plate no., imprint & “B” block of eight, fresh and nicely centered, original gum, small tear in selvage with minor reinforced separation, F.-V.F. Scott value $2,100

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 337, Lot 2665

5c Columbian (Scott 234). Original gum, lightly hinged at right, mathematically perfect centering, full perforations, bright color and remarkably detailed impression EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE AND ONLY ONE HAS GRADED HIGHER TO DATE. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $700.00 as 98). This is the only example to achieve this grade and only one has graded higher to date. For Mint N.H. stamps, the highest grade awarded to date is 100 (one copy).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2413