US Stamps Price Scott 240: 1893 50c Columbian Exposition: Recall of Columbus. Page 2

Scott #240, 50c Columbian, fresh mint single, quite well centered within full margins, rich color and a sharp detailed impression, o.g., h.r., nearly very fine; 2002 PSE certificate

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 189

50c Columbian (Scott 240). Bottom imprint and plate no. 77 block of six, original gum, lightly hinged, paper slightly toned, a few reinforced perfs at left, Fine appearance, a very scarce plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1100, Lot 53

50c Columbian (Scott 240). Block of four, light duplex cancels, sensibly reinforced perfs and bottom left stamp with light bend, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, a scarce used block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1100, Lot 54

50c Columbian (Scott 240). Mint N.H. with wide bottom sheet selvage, colossal Jumbo margins and gorgeous centering, intense color and proof-like impression on fresh paper EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN IS, IN OUR OPINION, THE FINEST EXTANT. A STAMP WITH TREMENDOUS VISUAL APPEAL. While we have long been a supporter of numerical grading and often quote P.S.E. Population Report statistics, there are certain stamps that defy numerical grading. This sheet-margin example of the 50c Columbian is such a stamp. The conservative grade of XF 90 Jumbo assigned to this magnificent gem is a prime example of the limitation of numerical grading when applied to sheet-margin stamps. We have offered 50c Columbians in grades of 95 and 98, but, in our opinion, none of those exceeds the beauty of this stamp. Ex “Westchester.” With 1998 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ value $3,750.00 as 90, $9,500.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1100, Lot 52

240, 1893 50c Slate blue,crisp impression, well centered, o.g., Extremely Fine, 2004 PSE certificate (Scott $500) 

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3248

() U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 50¢ Columbian, #240, regummed, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $500. Estimate price $100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2015, Sale 105, Lot 136

U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 50¢ Columbian, #240. O.g., light gum wrinkles, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $500. Estimate $150.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2015, Sale 105, Lot 135

1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), o.g., hinge remnant, vivid and bright, printed on lily white paper, Very Fine. Scott $500. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2734

1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), o.g., hinge remnant, vivid color printed on clean white paper, Fine. Scott $500. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2735

1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), bottom margin pair with imprint, o.g., very lightly hinged, huge margins and bold color, a striking showpiece, Extremely Fine. Scott $1,000. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2736

50c Columbian (Scott 240). Mint N.H., choice centering with balanced margins, detailed impression EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE. With 2006 P.F. (XF 90) and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $3,750.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 419

50c Columbian (Scott 240). Bottom imprint and plate no. 77 block of six, moisture-disturbed original gum with some glazing, deep rich color and proof-like impression, Very Fine-Extremely Fine and attractive plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 420

1893, 50¢ Columbian. O.g., hinge remnant, strong color, well margined, Very Fine. Scott No. 240; $500.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2225

1893, 50¢ Columbian. O.g., small paper hinge remnant, deep color, nicely centered amid large oversized margins, a Extremely Fine jumbo. Scott No. 240; $500.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2224

1893, 50¢ Columbian. O.g., choice centering amid wide oversized margins, deep intense color, fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott No. 240; $500.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2221