US Stamp Prices Scott 237: 1893 10c Columbian Exposition: Columbus Presenting Natives. Page 5

1893, 10¢ Columbian (Scott 237), block of 4, o.g., lively bright color, a pristine and immaculate condition; tiny natural gum crease along corner of upper left stamp, Very Good. Scott $1,200 as singles. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 362

1893, 10¢ Columbian (Scott 237), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), immense margins, and sensational color, the desirable deep shade, Extremely Fine. Scott $100. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 360

1893, 10¢ Columbian (Scott 237), top plate number and imprint strip of 4, o.g., lightly hinged (both center 2 stamps never hinged), fresh and appealing full wide top, with gorgeous rich color, Fine. Scott $800 as singles. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 361

1893, 10¢ Columbian (Scott 237), o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh example with lively bright color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $300. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 164

United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue 1893 10c black brown, selection of 14 singles, all never hinged except four with disturbed gum (catalogued as hinged), mixed centering, couple with perf. flaws, mostly fine

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2013, Sale 201301, Lot 27

United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue 1893 10c black brown, vertical strip of three, n.h., fine

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2013, Sale 201301, Lot 26

United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue 1893 10c black brown, vertical strip of three, n.h., fine

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2013, Sale 201301, Lot 25

1893, 10¢ Columbian (Scott 237), o.g., never hinged, sharp impression on bright white paper, post office fresh Very Fine, 1996 PF & 2005 PSE certificates. Scott $300. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 458

10c Columbian (Scott 237). Bottom imprint, plate no. 99 and letter “Y” strip of four with narrow selvage, original gum, h.r., radiant color, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1827

10c Columbian (Scott 237). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. The 10c is extremely difficult to find with wide and centered margins. For some reason, it can be found with wide margins at sides but almost never is seen this way at top and bottom. It is easily one of the most difficult of the non-dollar value Columbians to find in this superb Mint N.H. condition. With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ price $5,400.00). Only two have been graded higher (both at 98) and only six others share this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1826

10c Columbian, Plate Proof on Card (Scott 237P4). Top imprint, plate no. 100 and letter “Y” block of eight, large margins all around, gorgeous color and impression, Extremely Fine, a beautiful proof plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1212

10c Columbian (Scott 237). Mint N.H., radiant color which is very eye-catching, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. The 10c is extremely difficult to find with wide and centered margins. For some reason, it can be found with wide margins at sides but is almost never is seen this way at top and bottom. It is easily the most difficult non-dollar-value to find in such choice condition. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $5,150.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares it.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 217

10c Columbian (Scott 237). Mathematically perfect centering with massive Jumbo margins, rich color and clear impression, long and full perforations, light strike of duplex cancel leaves design clearly visible EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE ULTIMATE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $625.00 as 98). This is one of only two used Columbians to be awarded the highest possible grade of Gem 100 Jumbo. The other is a 6c. The next highest graded used 10c is a single example at 98J.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3346

1893, 10¢ Columbian (Scott 237), wonderfuly fresh well centered example with wide margins, and vibrant color, Post Office fresh stamp in immaculate condition, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, 1995 P.F. certificate. Scott $300. Estimate $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1134

1893, 10¢ Columbian (237), post office fresh and nearly perfectly centered with a finely etched impression and never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ value $625. Scott $300 Expertization: 1999 PF and 2009 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 744