US Stamp Prices Scott 242: 1893 US$2.00 Columbian Exposition: Columbus in Chains. Page 3

1893, $2 Columbian (Scott 242), o.g., lightly hinged, wonderfully fresh example of this tough stamp, with brilliant color printed on bright white paper, Very Fine, 1994 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,150. Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2741

1893, $2 Columbian (Scott 242), o.g., previously hinged, handsome and extremely fresh sound stamp with deep rich color, Fine to Very Fine, 1994 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates. Scott $1,150. Estimate price $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2742

1893, $2 Columbian (Scott 242), bottom margin single with part imprint, o.g., previously hinged, desirable plate position with vivid color; trivial thin spot at upper left, otherwise Fine. Scott $1,150. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2743

1893, $2 Columbian (Scott 242), expertly regummed, dazzling color, fresh and attractive; few trivial thin spots show only in fluid, Fine to Very Fine appearance. Scott $525 for no gum. Estimate value $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2744

1893, $2 Columbian (Scott 242), neat black cancellation, premium quality $2 Columbian with choice centering, nicely balanced margins, and deep saturated color, Very Fine, 1989 and 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott $600. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2745

$2.00 Columbian (242). Mint N.H. block of four, detailed impression, bottom right stamp corner crease at bottom right FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE MINT NEVER-HINGED BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE. Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 425

$2.00 Columbian (Scott 242). Original gum, h.r., rich color, tiny thin spot at top (not noted on certificate), Very Fine appearance, with 1996 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 424

$2.00 Columbian (Scott 242). Bright shade and detailed impression, neat central strike of New York Station P oval cancel, fresh and Very Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 427

$2.00 Columbian (242). Block of eight with two bottom plate nos. 105 and part of two imprints, unused (no gum), bright color, vertical perfs expertly rejoined at center, Fine, an unusual configuration, Scott Retail as no gum singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 426

1893, $2 Columbian. Exceedingly well centered, rich color, tied by four light strikes of “New York, Reg” oval cancel on small blue piece, block of 4, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 242; $5,500. A CHOICE $2 COLUMBIAN USED BLOCK OF FOUR.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2239

1893, $2 Columbian. Oval cancels, wide margins, rich radiant color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 242; $600.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2236

1893, $2 Columbian. Very faint purple cancel, choice centering within well balanced margins, rich bright color, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2011 Weiss (Grade 95) and 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ price $1,125). Scott No. 242; $600.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2235

1893, $2 Columbian. Tied on piece by oval cancel with 1895, 50¢ orange (275) + 1902, 3¢ violet (302), rich color, F.-V.F. Scott No. 242; $600.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2238

1893, $2 Columbian. Light unobtrusive St. Louis, Mo. oval cancel, attractive margins and centering, strong bright color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 242; $600.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2237

1893, $2 Columbian. O.g., lightly hinged, deep bold color, Very Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 242; $1,150.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2232