US Stamps Value Scott 243: 1893 US$3.00 Columbian Exposition: Columbus Describing His Third Voyage. Page 3

US Stamps Prices Scott Catalog #243 - 1893 US$3.00 Columbian Exposition. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2749

1893, $3 Columbian (Scott 243), unused without gum, a very fresh and affordable $3 Columbian that would be a lovely addition for any collector who doesn’t want to spend a fortune but still wants a decent stamp; tiny inclusion speck shows on reverse side only, Fine. Scott $750. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2749

US$300.00
Value of US Stamps Scott #243: 1893 US$3.00 Columbian Exposition. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2750

1893, $3 Columbian (Scott 243), expertly regummed, choice appearing example with vibrant color; missing perforation along upper right side, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $750 for no gum. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2750

US$250.00
Price of US Stamp Scott Catalog # 243: 1893 US$3.00 Columbian Exposition. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2751

1893, $3 Columbian (Scott 243), neat black cancellation, vibrant rich shade, a good looking stamp; tiny thin spots at top, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $825. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2751

US$190.00
Prices of US Stamps Scott Cat. 243: 1893 US$3.00 Columbian Exposition. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2752

1893, $3 Columbian (Scott 243), light black cancellation, gorgeous deep rich color, a very attractive stamp; minor thin spot at top center, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $825. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2752

US$160.00
Cost of US Stamps Scott Catalogue 243: 1893 US$3.00 Columbian Exposition. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2753

1893, $3 Columbian (Scott 243), black cancellation, fresh and affordable example with bold color; reperforated at left, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $825. Estimate value $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2753

US$200.00
Value of US Stamps Scott Catalogue # 243 - US$3.00 1893 Columbian Exposition. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 430

$3.00 Columbian (Scott 243). Rich color, neat New York oval registry cancel described on certificate as purple, but it looks black to us, Very Fine and choice, with 2003 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 430

US$650.00
Costs of US Stamp Scott Catalog #243: US$3.00 1893 Columbian Exposition. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 429

$3.00 Columbian (Scott 243). Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color and crisp impression, few minor perf separations, bottom right stamp small thin spot FINE-VERY FINE CENTERING. AN ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE. The $3.00 is one of the most difficult blocks to obtain.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 429

US$2,500.00
Cost of US Stamp Scott # 243: US$3.00 1893 Columbian Exposition. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 428

$3.00 Columbian (Scott 243). Original gum, wide nicely balanced margins, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 1996 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 428

US$1,600.00
Cost of US Stamp Scott Catalog #243 - 1893 US$3.00 Columbian Exposition. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2241

1893, $3 Columbian. Sweated o.g., bright color, perfectly centered with wide even margins, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 243; $1,500.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2241

US$1,400.00
US Stamps Values Scott Catalog #243 - US$3.00 1893 Columbian Exposition. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2240

1893, $3 Columbian. Exceedingly well centered within balanced margins, detailed impression on bright paper, full o.g., lightly hinged, choice and Extremely Fine, with 1985 and 2006 P.F. certificates, latter Graded (XF 90). Scott No. 243a; $1,500. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN IN ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2240

US$2,900.00
US Stamps Value Scott 243: 1893 US$3.00 Columbian Exposition. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2243

1893, $3 Columbian. Oval cancels, wide nicely balanced margins, bold color; couple small thins, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 243; $825.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2243

US$300.00
US Stamps Value Scott Catalog #243 - 1893 US$3.00 Columbian Exposition. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2242

1893, $3 Columbian. O.g., never hinged, strong bright color on fresh paper, Fine and attractive, a very scarce never hinged high value, with 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 243; $4,750.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2242

US$1,250.00
US Stamps Price Scott 243 - 1893 US$3.00 Columbian Exposition. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2738

1893, $3 Columbian. Bottom margin plate number “No. 106” strip of 4 with imprint and letters “B B”, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears n.h.), strong bright color, strong intact perfs, Fine. Scott No. 243; $13,500. AN ATTRACTIVE AND VERY RARE PLATE NUMBER STRIP OF THE $3 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2738

US$4,750.00
Price of US Stamps Scott Catalog #243 - 1893 US$3.00 Columbian Exposition. Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2015, Sale 201503, Lot 32

United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue 1893 $3 yellow green, l.h., fresh color, fine, with 2001 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2015, Sale 201503, Lot 32

US$575.00
Prices of US Stamps Scott Catalogue #243 - US$3.00 1893 Columbian Exposition. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 140

o 1893, $3 Columbian (243), exceptionally well centered, bright color. Light town postmark, leaves the vignette completely visible. Extremely Fine, a choice used $3 Columbian. Scott value $825 Expertization: 1986 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 140

US$1,600.00