US Stamps Price Scott 240: 1893 50c Columbian Exposition: Recall of Columbus. Page 4

50c Columbian, Large Die Proof on India (240P1). Hybrid, cut to shape and affixed to larger India paper die sunk on 148 x 216mm card, intense shade, Very Fine, unlisted in this format, Scott Retail as normal

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1039

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, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1399

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, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1398

50c Columbian (Scott 240). Original gum, wide margins and attractively centered, intense shade on bright paper, Very Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1397

50c Columbian (Scott 240). Original gum, exceptionally well-centered, rich color, strong impression, Extremely Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1396

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 $3,500.00 as 90, $9,250.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1395

1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), o.g., hinged (pencil mark on gum), extremely attractive 50 cent Columbian with robust color on clean white paper, a beauty, Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $500. Estimate price $350 – 500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 206

1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), light black cancellation at bottom right, monumental showpiece, featuring virtually perfect centering, wide balanced margins, and an incredible depth of color; a gorgeous stamp and a true condition rarity, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-Sup-95 (1 of 14 examples at this high grade, with only 3 others currently grading higher). SMQ $1,150 in the grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $200. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 207

USA (Scott 240) 1893 COLUMBIAN 50? SLATE BLUE Extremely fine centering, reasonably light cancel. (1999 PF Cert #338300) Cat $200.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 459

USA (Scott 240) 1893 COLUMBIAN 50? SLATE BLUE Very fine to extremely fine centering. Original gum, previously hinged. (204 PSE Cert #121542) Cat value $500.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 458

50c Columbian (Scott 240). Block of ten, s.e. at top, tied by bold strikes of New York registry oval cancel on blue linen-lined piece, also with red crayon cancel at upper right, two stamps at lower right with flaws, Fine appearance, this may well be the largest recorded used multiple, Linn’s Stamp Facts states a census has not been conducted but lists a block of four as the largest, this is the largest contained in Power Search

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3549

50c Columbian (Scott 240). Rich color and detailed impression, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $1,150.00), only three have graded higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3547

50c Columbian (Scott 240). Block of four, deep rich color, exceptionally choice centering, neat cancels, tiny perf thin at top of top right stamp, otherwise Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a rare used block, ex Twigg-Smith

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3548

240, 1893 50c Columbian,New York duplex cancel, small thin speck, Very Fine centering (Scott $200) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1266

1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), o.g., never hinged, gorgeous example in a quality rarely offered, well centered with ravishing rich color, a beautiful stamp with excellent attributes, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2006 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates both graded VF-XF-85. SMQ $2,150 in the grade of VF-XF-85. Scott $1,450. Estimate value $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2226