US Stamps Prices Scott 240: 1893 50c Columbian Exposition: Recall of Columbus. Page 9

50c Columbian (Scott 240). Wonderfully well-centered with Jumbo margins, deep rich color on bright paper, duplex cancel leaves design clearly visible EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. With 1997 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ value $1,200.00 as 95, $2,700.00 as 98). Only one example has been graded higher (offered in previous lot) and only one other shares this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3351

50c Columbian (Scott 240). Perfectly centered within choice balanced margins, magnificent intense color, large unobtrusive circular datestamp cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL USED 50-CENT COLUMBIANS AVAILABLE IN SUPERB QUALITY. THIS STAMP IS THE ONLY ONE GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. This value is notoriously difficult to find in used condition in such a high grade. Only 80 used examples have been submitted to P.S.E. for grading, which is approximately equal to the number of both $1.00 and $2.00 used stamps submitted. Of those 80, only 12 have been graded at 95 or above. With 2010 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ price $2,700.00). According to the P.S.E. Population Report, this is the only example to have been awarded this lofty grade with none higher.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3350

1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), magnificent rich shade, a choice centered 50c Columbian with nicely balanced margins, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), Extremely Fine. Scott $500. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1140

1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), handsome well centered example with boardwalk margins and deep, prooflike color, a pretty stamp, bodely struck black “San Francisco” cancellation, Extremely Fine. Scott $200. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1141

50c Columbian (Scott 240). Enormous margins, deep rich color on fresh paper, bold strike of oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ $450.00 as 90, $1,200.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 123

1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), exceptionally fresh with exemplary centering, large balanced margins, intense color and never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine. Scott value $1,500 A RARELY SEEN HIGH GRADE, NEVER HINGED 50¢ COLUMBIAN. Expertization: 2004 PSE and 1989 & 2005 PF Certificates.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 264

1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), a lovely bottom margin single with part imprint; beautifully centered with exceptionally large margins and barely hinged original gum; a remarkably fresh, visually striking, Extremely Fine Jumbo. Scott price $500 Expertization: 1996 PF Certificate for a pair.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 265

U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 50¢ Columbian, #240. L.h. (looks n.h.), well centered sharp color, Very Fine, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $500. Estimate value $300-350.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1335

o U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 50¢ Columbian, #240. Light corner cancel, fresh, Very Fine. Scott $200. Estimate $100-120.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1337

1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), an extraordinary GEM quality bottom margin part imprint single, this stamp could easily pass as never hinged, a tremendous example with boardwalk margins and dazzling rich color, a true GEM, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), Extremely Fine. Scott $500. Estimate $750 – 1,000. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1530

1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), Post Office fresh, wide margins, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, 1995 PF Cert. Scott $1,500. Estimate value $600 – 800. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1531

1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), sharp detailed impression with lovely balanced margins, o.g., previously hinged, Extremely Fine, 2006 PF certificate. Scott $500. Estimate $400 – 600. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1532

1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), desirable bottom margin plate no. 77 single with deep prooflike color, and nicely balanced margins, o.g., very lightly hinged, Very Fine. Scott $500. Estimate value $400 – 600. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1533

1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), sharp color within large and balanced margins, o.g., previously hinged, Choice Very Fine, 1984 PF certificate. Scott $500. Estimate price $400 – 600. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1534

1893, 50¢ Columbian (Scott 240), very fresh and sharp, deep color, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, 1996 PF Cert. Scott $500. Estimate value $300 – 400. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1535