US Stamp Value Scott 236: 1893 8c Columbian Exposition: Columbus Restored to Favor. Page 2

1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), o.g., never hinged, premium quality large margined stamp with vibrant color, very pretty, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF-85. Scott Stamp Values $220 in the grade of VF-XF-85. Scott $160. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2219

1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), o.g., never hinged, excellent top quality example with captivating rich color and gorgeous centering, as fresh and choice on the back as it is on the front, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95. SMQ $1,250 in the grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $160. Estimate price $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2217

8c Columbian (Scott 236). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 341

United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue 1893 8c magenta, top margin plate number horizontal strip of three, n.h., fresh color, small thin in selvage at left, stamps v.f. (catalogue value for singles)

Cherrystone Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 201409, Lot 37

1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), top plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged, a most impressive top quality example, beautifully centered with spectacular rich color, a really scarce full wide top with terrific eye appeal, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $1,025. Estimate value $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 610

1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), block of 4, o.g., hinge remnants (bottom 2 stamps never hinged), tremendous top quality example, the lower right stamp with natural gum creases, the lower left stamp is an extremely fine GEM in perfect condition, Extremely Fine. Scott $435 for singles. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 352

1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), o.g., never hinged, gorgeous rich shade, a select Post Office fresh stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2013 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF-85. Scott $165. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 350

1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), o.g., never hinged, unusually bright color, a splendid mint example, Very Fine, 2013 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-80. SMQ $165 in grade of VF-80. Scott $165. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 351

1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), o.g., lightly hinged, outstanding example with massive boardwalk margins, incredible quality, Extremely Fine to Superb, with photocopy of 1989 P.F. certificate for block of four, from which this stamp was taken, this being the upper left stamp from the block. Scott $52. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 349

236, 1893 8c Columbian, block of four, stunning color, NH, F-VF, a lovely block (Scott value $660 as singles)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1171

8c Columbian (Scott 236). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 131 and letter “I I” block of eight, rich color, light natural gum creases and a few perf separations at bottom, Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1222

8c Columbian (Scott 236). Mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich color, long and full perforations, neat target cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE. THIS IS ALSO ONE OF ONLY THREE COLUMBIAN DENOMINATIONS TO ACHIEVE THIS PERFECT GRADE. With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $625.00 as 98). This is the highest grade possible on the grading chart and the only example to achieve it. One 6c and one 10c Columbian have also graded Gem 100 Jumbo — no others have achieved this ultimate grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1224

8c Columbian (Scott 236). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 133 block of eight, rich color and proof-like impression, few trivial perf separations at right, Very Fine, an attractive plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1223

Scott #236, 8c Columbian, bottom margin imprint, plate “No. 129” and letters “I I” block of ten, being the bottom two rows from the pane with side selvage at right, crisp and intact, o.g., top left stamp l.h., the other nine n.h., fine.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 302

U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 8¢, 30¢ on Registered Cover to Germany, Exposition Duplex Cancel, #236, 239. Tied to triple weight cover by Oct 30, 1893 cancels, New York 11-1, 1893 transit and Gladbach 11.11.93 receiving cancels on reverse, printed seal of Reich Commissioner in Chicago 1893 in blue on reverse, light wrinkle at bottom right, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,750. Estimate $400-500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 100, Lot 496