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$3.00 Olive Green, Columbian (Scott 243a). Original gum, lightly hinged, wonderfully well-centered with magnificent deep rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1543 |
US$1,400.00 |
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$3.00 Olive Green, Columbian (Scott 243a). Original gum, lightly hinged, with plate no. 106 and part imprint selvage at bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN IN THE OLIVE GREEN SHADE HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE IN ANY CATEGORY. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98, SMQ value $11,700.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date in either shade and in any category, and only two others share this grade. The highest grade thus far for a Mint N.H. stamp is a 95. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 973, Lot 160 |
US$7,500.00 |
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$3.00 Olive Green, Columbian (Scott 243a). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, well-proportioned margins FRESH AND EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE IN THE OLIVE GREEN SHADE. With 1995 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ value $17,400.00). Only two have graded higher to date (both 95) and only one other shares this grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 973, Lot 161 |
US$12,000.00 |
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$3.00 Columbian (Scott 243). Block of four, original gum, very lightly hinged, radiant color on crisp paper, bottom left stamp small natural inclusion FINE-VERY FINE. A REMARKABLY FRESH LIGHTLY-HINGED BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE. Most blocks that are this fresh have been broken to satisfy collector demand for attractive singles. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 973, Lot 159 |
US$3,250.00 |
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$3.00 Olive Green, Columbian (Scott 243a). Original gum, brilliant color, wide and balanced margins, tiny natural inclusion, Very Fine, with 1985 P.F. certificate. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3239 |
US$800.00 |
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$3.00 Columbian (Scott 243). Natural crackly gum, lightly hinged, bright shade, Very Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3238 |
US$900.00 |
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() U.S. General Issues, 1893, $3 Columbian, #243. Unused, thins, Fine appearing. Scott $950. Estimate value $150. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 81, Lot 577 |
US$299.00 |
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U.S. General Issues, 1893, $3 Columbian, #243. Part o.g., large thins, tear at top, Average. Scott $1,900. Estimate value $200. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 81, Lot 576 |
US$431.00 |
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UNITED STATES 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue 1893 $3 yellow green, block of four, unused with disturbed original gum, well centered, both left stamps thin, others with tiny perf. translucencies, fine-v.f. appearing block Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2009, Sale 200904, Lot 37 |
US$1,900.00 |
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UNITED STATES 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue 1893 $3 yellow green, bright color, small h.r., with 2009 graded (F 70) PSE cert. (SMQ value $1,100) Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2009, Sale 200904, Lot 36 |
US$525.00 |
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UNITED STATES 1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION ISSUE 1893 $3 yellow green, well centered, bright color, l.h., fresh and v.f., with 2004 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2009, Sale 200903, Lot 169 |
US$1,400.00 |
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UNITED STATES 1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION ISSUE 1893 $3 olive green, well centered with wide margins, fresh color, unused without gum, v.f., with 2007 PSE cert., graded “XF 90” (SMQ value $1,350) Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2009, Sale 200903, Lot 170 |
US$625.00 |
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() U.S.; General Issues, 1893, $3 Columbian, #243. Unused, Fine to Very Fine, PSE (2008) cert. Scott $950. Estimate $400-450. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2009, Sale 80, Lot 1218 |
US$518.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1893, $3 Columbian, #243. Dist. o.g., couple small thins, Fine to Very Fine appearance. Scott $1,900. Estimate value $300-400. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2009, Sale 80, Lot 1219 |
US$518.00 |
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$3.00 Columbian (Scott 243). Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh, vibrant color, right perfs touch on top left stamp, clear on others, Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 967, Lot 4408 |
US$2,100.00 |