4c Dark Brown, Imperforate (Scott 254a). Bottom imprint and plate no. 50 block of six, large margins, original gum, rich color, top right stamp small thin spot at upper right VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 1894 4-CENT IMPERFORATE UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. Full imperforate sheets of 400 of the 3c, 4c, 5c and 10c values were removed from the Bureau and became available to collectors. They were not gummed when they came from the Bureau, but were later unofficially gummed. We have previously sold a left position plate block, in our 1967 Rarities sale. Ex Whitpain. With 2009 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 386

/ U.S.; General Issues, 1894, 3¢ Purple, Block of 4, #253. N.h top, o.g. bottom and some toning, Very Fine appearance. Scott $870. Estimate value $150-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1395

Scott #253, 3c Purple, wonderful left sheet-margin single showing a partial imprint, exceedingly well centered within balanced margins all around, warm attractive color, sharp impression on fresh white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $440.00) and 2008 PF certificate (XF-Superb 95; SSV $400.00); only one mint stamp grades higher.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 116

1894, 3¢ purple (Scott 253), o.g., never hinged, marvelous example of this stamp, with excellent centering and warm rich color, much scarcer when found like this than the modest catalog value would indicate, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott $325. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 337

252, 1894 2c Carmine, Type III, with plate no. 158 (selvage perfs slightly trimmed at right), NH but with fingerprints on gum, Very Fine (Scott price $375)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1189

U.S.; General Issues, 1894, 2¢ Carmine, Type II, #251. N.h., lovely marginal example, Very Fine, PSAG (2009) cert. Scott $975. Estimate value $550-600.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1393

1894, 2¢ carmine, type II (Scott 251), quite attractive example of this extremely elusive never hinged stamp, a lovely stamp with bright vivid color, conservatively graded by PSE at F-VF-75, as most delearsd would have no qualms calling this stamp a solid “Very Fine” grade, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded F-VF-75, 1 of only 2 examples attaining this grade according to PSE’s population report, with only 13 others grading higher. SMQ $550. Scott $1,100. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1162

U.S.; General Issues, 1894, 2¢ carmine, type II, #251. O.g., Fine to Very Fine. Scott $375. Estimate $140.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2014, Sale 101, Lot 142

United States 1894-95 Bureau Issues 1894 2c carmine, never hinged, well centered, beautiful color, with graded “XF 90” 2006 PFC (SMQ price $300)

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 84

1894, 2¢ carmine lake, type I (Scott 249), o.g., hinged, true lake shade, wide margined example, F.-V.F. Scott price $150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 846

2c Carmine Lake, Ty. I (Scott 249). Mint N.H., deep rich color, wide margins, post-office fresh, Very Fine and choice, ex Hoffman, with copy of 2002 P.F. certificate for block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4137

o U.S. General Issues, 1894, 2¢ Carmine Lake, Type I, #249, used, big copy, grade 95J Extremely Fine to Superb, PSE (2006) cert. Scott Stamp Values $225+. Estimate value $300-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1890

1894, 2¢ pink, type I (Scott 248), right plate block of 6, disturbed o.g., hinge remnant, decent quality example with extremely bold color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $300. Estimate $75 – 100.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 942

1894, 1¢ blue (Scott 247), top margin part imprint single, o.g., never hinged, eye catching wide example with the deepest and richest color imaginable, a beautiful stamp, Very Fine. Scott $190. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 940

1894, 1¢ ultramarine (Scott 246), o.g., lightly hinged, enormous JUMBO with great color, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2012 PSAG certificate graded 95J. Scott $30. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 209

U.S.; General Issues, 1893, $5 Columbian, #245. O.g. (h.r.), soiled, short perfs top, small thin, Fine to Very Fine centering. Scott $2,600. Estimate price $400-500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1385

$5.00 Columbian (Scott 245). Disturbed original gum, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1571

() U.S.; General Issues, 1893, $5 Columbian, #245, unused. “pressed vert. crease”, well centered, Very Fine appearance, PSAG (2011) cert. Scott $1,250. Estimate price $400-500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 1016

$5.00 Columbian (Scott 245). Original gum, intense shade and impression, wide margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE. With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95, SMQ $7,250.00). The highest grade awarded to date is a 98.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1025, Lot 193

1893, $5 Columbian (Scott 245), o.g., previously hinged, attractively centered example, gorgeous rich shade, a beautiful $5 Columbian, Very Fine. Scott $2,500. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 926

Scott #245, $5.00 Columbian, single tied by Oct. 27, 1893 World’s Fair Station machine cancel on local cover with illustration of Columbus painting by Moro, in addition there is a 10c Columbian registration stamp also tied by the Expo cancel, cover opened at top and left, very fine; an incredibly rare cover combining the top value of the set on an illustrated cover with the Expo cancel and the registration stamp; 2012 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 114

o U.S.; General Issues, 1893, $5 Columbian, #245. Used, short perf at left, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,350. Estimate price $350-450.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 515

o U.S.; General Issues, 1893, $5 Columbian, #245. Philadelphia cancel, tiny thin, attractive copy, Fine to Very Fine appearing. Scott $1,350. Estimate $350.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 97, Lot 354

245, 1893 $5 Columbian,crisp impression, o.g., Very Fine, 2011 PF certificate (Scott value $2,500)

H.R. Harmer, Nov 2013, Sale 3004, Lot 1182

Scott #245, $5.00 Columbian, mint example of this key high value, attractively centered and margined, rich color and detailed impression, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, fine; 2013 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 312

1893, $5 Columbian (Scott 245), slightly disturbed o.g. with small paper hinge remnant, exceptionally fresh, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,500. Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 388

$5.00 Columbian (Scott 245). Disturbed original gum, h.r. with bit of offset, suggestion of small faint thin spot at right, Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 379

1893, $5 Columbian (Scott 245), slightly disturbed o.g., a most impressive top quality example of this popular stamp, beautifully centered amid large and nicely balanced margins, with captivating color and finely detailed impression, simply gorgeous, Extremely Fine, 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 90. Scott Stamp Values $3,750 as “o.g.” in grade of 90. Scott $2,400. Estimate $2,500 – 3,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 218

1893, $5 Columbian (245), well centered, intense color with a prooflike impression. Full never hinged original gum. Very Fine. Scott value $10,000 THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN IS QUITE RARE IN THIS PRISTINE NEVER HINGED CONDITION. Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 144

$5.00 Columbian (Scott 245). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 108 and letter “D D” strip of four, post-office fresh, extremely well-centered, deep shade and proof-like impression on bright paper EXTREMELY FINE GEM IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER STRIP. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE STRIP OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN. IN OUR OPINION, IT IS THE FINEST-QUALITY PLATE NUMBER MULTIPLE. The $5.00 plate number block of eight is believed to be unique; therefore, a strip of four is the only practical means to show the complete imprint and plate number with plate letters. Ex “Argentum” (Dr. Graves). With 1999 and 2008 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1106, Lot 3134

1893, $5 Columbian (Scott 245), New York REG oval cancel, fresh and exceptionally well centered, Very Fine. Scott $1,200. Estimate price $800 – 1,200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2525

1893, $4 Columbian (244), centered with near mathematical precision amid ample, beautifully balanced margins with rich, luxurient color and full, never hinged original gum; wonderfully fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $51,500. Scott $7,250 A TRULY EXTRAORDINARY $4 COLUMBIAN WITH AN IMPECCABLE COMBINATION OF SUPERLATIVE CENTERING, OUTSTANDING FRESHNESS AND UNHINGED ORIGINAL GUM. ONLY TWO OTHER EXAMPLES HAVE BEEN JUDGED ITS EQUAL AND NONE HAVE BEEN GRADED HIGHER, AND GIVEN THE EXQUISITE COLOR AND FRESHNESS OF THE CURRENT EXAMPLE, THIS STAMP COULD CERTAINLY BE A CONTENDER FOR THE FINEST MINT SINGLE EXTANT. Expertization: 2004 PF and 2008 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 330

o U.S.; General Issues, 1893, $4 Columbian, #244. Used, rebacked and extensively repaired, Fine appearing. Scott $1,250. Estimate price $100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2012, Sale 93, Lot 307

1893, $4 Columbian (Scott 244), light town cancel, nice color; shallow thin upper left, Fine to Very Fine appearance. Scott $1,250. Estimate $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 925

$4.00 Columbian (Scott 244). Mint N.H., beautiful bright color and fine impression, remarkably fresh VERY FINE AND EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $4.00 COLUMBIAN. With 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4135

$4.00 Columbian (Scott 244). Original gum, lightly hinged, vivid color on fresh paper, near perfect centering EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $4.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE. With 1986 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $6,300.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 196

$4.00 Columbian (Scott 244). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $4.00 COLUMBIAN, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. Ex Killien and Merlin. With 2000 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ price $6,300.00 as 95, $13,500.00 as 98). Only one has graded higher (at 98) and one other shares this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 831

$4.00 Columbian (244). Unused (regummed), bright color, well-balanced margins, Very Fine, with 1978 P.F. certificate as original gum, Scott Retail as no gum

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 431

o    $4 Columbian (Scott 244), well centered, gorgeous fresh color, unobtrusive target cancel, choice Very Fine. SMQ price $1,100 (photo). $1,150 Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF 80.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 374

$4.00 Columbian (Scott 244). Slightly disturbed original gum, bright color and exceptionally well-centered, unpunched perf at right, short perf at bottom, otherwise Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 371

USA (Scott 244) 1893 COLUMBIAN $4 CRIMSON LAKE (PSE GRADED 85) Choice stamp, unused, no gum, fresh color, very fine to extremely fine. (2009 PSE Graded Cert #01211013, VF-XF 85, Mint NG)

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 935

1893, $4 Columbian. Oval cancels, well centered amid nicely balanced margin, beautiful radiant rose shade, Extremely Fine, a lovely used $4 Columbian high value. Scott No. 244; $1,050.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2245

Scott #244a, $4.00 Columbian, the pale aniline rose shade, wonderfully fresh mint single, rich distinctive color on crisp white paper, full perforations all around, o.g., quite lightly hinged, very fine; 1978 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 199

() U.S.; General Issues, 1893, $4 Columbian, #244, regummed, fresh and Fine. Scott $1,000. Estimate value $180-220.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1659

$3.00 Olive Green, Columbian (Scott 243a). Rich color, wide and well-balanced margins, neat strike of circular datestamp at lower left leaves design clearly visible, tiny natural inclusion in right margin, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 571

1893, $3 Columbian (Scott 243), well struck NY Wall St Registry cancel; repaired perf at top, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $950. Estimate $200 – 300. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1554

o U.S.; General Issues, 1893, $3 Columbian, #243. Used, small thin and repaired, Fine appearing. Scott $950. Estimate price $150.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 95, Lot 213

1893, $3 Columbian (Scott 243), without gum, unbelievable example in a quality rarely seen on this issue, perfectly centered amid massive boardwalk margins, and tremendously rich color, for any collector who isn’t hooked on gum, this is the quintessential $3 Columbian, Superb, 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott $800. Estimate price $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 368

1893, $3 Columbian (Scott 243), regummed, bold rich shade, a great looking stamp; small tear at top, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $800. Estimate value $350 – 500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 205

1893, $3 Columbian (243), bottom margin single with plate number and part imprint, disturbed o.g., superb GEM quality showpiece with extremely large margins and spectacular rich color, a most impressive position piece, Extremely Fine to Superb, 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,600. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3325