US Stamps Prices Scott 239: 1893 30c Columbian Exposition: Columbus at La Rabida. Page 7

30c Columbian (Scott 239). Mint N.H., almost perfectly balanced wide margins, pristine color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, a very strong example of the 90 grade, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ value $1,300.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4130

30c Columbian (Scott 239). Bright color, Jumbo margins and choice centering, neat strike of Cincinnati registry oval cancel, crisp and fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, rare with these dimensions, with 2002 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ price $850.00 as 95, $1,950.00 as 98), this is one of only two 30c Columbians to achieve this desirable grade, with only one higher (at 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3348

30c Columbian (Scott 239). Wonderfully well-balanced margins, fresh color, unobtrusive cancel at bottom, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $850.00), only three have graded higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3349

1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), impressive rich shade, a fresh and pleasing example, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine. Scott $240. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1138

1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), attractive multiple, with brilliant color, the left 2 stamps are solid “VF” examples with large margins, block of 4; right 2 stamps with light vertical creases, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,150. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1139

30c Columbian (Scott 239). Radiant color and proof-like impression on bright paper, choice centering with Jumbo margins, perfect strike of New York oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp in terms of color, centering, cancel and overall eye appeal, with 1998 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 122

1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), beautifully centered with extra wide margins, rich, vibrant color and lightly hinged original gum; fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott $240 Expertization: 2003 PSE Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 745

1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), top margin plate no. & imprint block of six, wonderfully fresh and bright with exceptional centering throughout, vibrant color on bright paper, solid, fully intact perforations and post office fresh, never hinged original gum; a choice, Extremely Fine to Superb plate block. Scott value $14,500 THE 30¢ COLUMBIAN PLATE BLOCK IS QUITE RARE IN CHOICE NEVER HINGED CONDITION. THIS EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE IS CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE. Expertization: 2007 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 263

1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), precisely centered amid perfectly proportioned margins with rich, warm color and flawless, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and absolutely Superb. Scott $750 AN EXQUISITE STAMP — VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO IMPROVE UPON. Expertization: 2003 PF Certificate. Provenance: Enstrom.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 262

1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), block of 4, o.g., hinge remnants, bottom right stamp gum crease and inclusion, top right stamp torn, bright rich color, left stamps are very fine, Fine to Very Fine overall. Scott $1,150. Estimate $350 – 500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 934

1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), bottom margin part imprint single, slightly disturbed o.g., wonderfully appealing with unbelievable color and impression, a huge margined example that would please and desriminating collector, Extremely Fine. Scott $225. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 915

1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), bottom margin letter “N” single, o.g., never hinged, fabulous stamp with huge margins, dazzling color, and sharp detailed impression, a gorgeous Post Office fresh example, Very Fine. Scott $700. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 914

U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 30¢ Columbian, #239. N.h. side margin single, jumbo fresh copy, Grade 90J Extremely Fine and attractive, PSE (2012), PF (1992) certs. Scott Stamp Values $1,300+. Estimate price $800-1,000.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1329

U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 30¢ Columbian, #239. N.h. partial imprint single, deep shade, couple short perfs bottom left, centered, still Very Fine, Weiss (2011) cert. for block of 4. Scott $750+. Estimate $300-350.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1332

U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 30¢ Columbian, #239. N.h. plate single, tiny soil spot on gum, fresh and Fine. Scott $750+. Estimate $200-250.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1333