1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), o.g., hinged, dazzling rich shade, choice, Very Fine. Scott price $240.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 822

30c Columbian (Scott 239). Mint N.H., vibrant color, wide and balanced margins, tiny natural inclusion speck, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1515

30c Columbian (Scott 239). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 552

U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 30¢ Columbian, #239. N.h., sharp fresh copy, Grade 90 Extremely Fine and attractive, PSE (2012), PF (2002) certs. Scott Stamp Values $1,300. Estimate $600-800.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1330

30c Columbian (Scott 239). Mint N.H., almost perfectly balanced wide margins, pristine color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, a very strong example of the 90 grade, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ value $1,300.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4130

United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue 1893 30c orange brown, never hinged, near perfect centering, bright color, with graded “XF SUP 95” 2002 PSE cert. and 2003 PFC (SMQ value $3,400)

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 82

30c Columbian (Scott 239). Mint N.H., wonderful warm shade on bright paper, beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE. With 1975 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $2,750.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 426

30c Columbian (Scott 239). Mint N.H., brilliant color, fresh and Fine, with 2011 Weiss certificate for block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 345

1893, 30¢ Columbian (Scott 239), o.g., never hinged, fabulous example with spectacular rich color and nicely balanced margins, a remarkable stamp, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90 (1 of 20 at this grade, with 25 grading higher). SMQ $1,150 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $725. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 204

1893, 30¢ Columbian. Bottom margin plate “No. 59” block of 8 with imprint and letter “N”, o.g., very lightly hinged at top, never hinged at bottom, rich radiant color in fresh paper, wide bottom selvage; couple light natural gum bends, Fine and attractive. Scott No. 239; $14,000. A VERY RARE PLATE BLOCK OF EIGHT OF THE 30¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2880

15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., deep rich color and detailed impression, perfectly centered, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98. Along with the 10c value, this is among the couple most difficult of the non-dollar value Columbians to find in superb Mint N.H. condition. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $13,000.00). Only one has graded higher to date (at 98J) and only five others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1504

15c Columbian (Scott 238). Block of four, original gum, small h.r., rich color, bottom left stamp unpunched perf, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 452

15c Columbian, Plate Proof on Card (Scott 238P4). Top imprint, plate no. 58 and letter “M” block of eight, spectacular color, full to large margins, Very Fine, much scarcer as a plate block on card than on India

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1213

15c Columbian (238). Block of four, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top stamps lightly hinged, wonderful depth of color, vertical creases at far left and right edges not evident from front, appears Fine, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1545

1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), bottom margin pair with imprint, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), eye catching with sensational color and impression, a beautiful fresh pair, Fine to Very Fine, 1985 & 2012 P.F. certificates. Scott $450. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3316

15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H. block of four, deep color on fresh paper, Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1230

15c Columbian (Scott 238). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering, reperfed at bottom, Extremely Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 342

Scott #238, 15c Columbian, handsome mint single that is exceptionally well centered within large margins, deep intense color and a razor-sharp impression, pristine o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; 1989 PF certificate for a vert. pair, this being the bottom stamp and a 2014 PSE certificate as a single.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2015, Sale 150, Lot 120

1893, 10¢ Columbian (237), block of four, centered to lower right, original gum, never hinged, post office fresh and Just Fine. Scott $1,200 as singles

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4423

1893, 10¢ Columbian (237), mathematically centered with deep, prooflike color and impression and immaculate, never hinged original gum; remarkably fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott value $300 Expertization: 2005 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 743

1893, 10¢ Columbian (Scott 237), block of 4, o.g., lively bright color, a pristine and immaculate condition; tiny natural gum crease along corner of upper left stamp, Very Good. Scott $1,200 as singles. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 362

10c Columbian (Scott 237). Original gum, barely hinged, wonderfully well-centered, in the preferred Gray Black shade, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $350.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3696

1893, 10¢ Columbian (Scott 237), o.g., never hinged, magnificent example of this difficult stamp, rarely found well centered and in immaculate mint condition, a remarkable little GEM, Extremely Fine. Scott $285. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2221

1893, 10¢ Columbian. Bottom margin plate “No. 103” block of 8 with imprint and letter “Y”, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered throughout, bright color; top right stamp with small repaired corner flaw, Extremely Fine appearance. Scott No. 237; $5,500.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2879

8c Columbian (Scott 236). Mint N.H., bright color and proof-like impression, outstanding centering with wide margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT COLUMBIAN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ price $6,500.00). Only three have graded higher to date and only five others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1491

/ U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 8¢ Columbian, Block of 4, #236. 3 n.h., 1 l.h., gum bend lower right copy, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $550. Estimate price $170-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 992

1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), top margin part imprint single, o.g., very lightly hinged, pristine, with just a bare suggestion of a slight hinge mark at the top right corner of the stamp, looks to be never hinged at a glance, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $55. Estimate $50 – 75.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 911

1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), block of 4, o.g., hinge remnant (bottom 2 stamps never hinged), very impressive example with bright color, both bottom stamps are immaculate mint stamps, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $435 as singles. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 356

8c Columbian (Scott 236). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 131 and letter “I I” block of eight, deep rich color and proof-like impression, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful plate block in a remarkable state of preservation, with 1972 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 353

8c Columbian (Scott 236). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 423

1893, 8¢ Columbian (Scott 236), o.g., never hinged, premium quality large margined stamp with vibrant color, very pretty, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF-85. Scott Stamp Values $220 in the grade of VF-XF-85. Scott $160. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2219

6c Columbian (Scott 235). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 104 block of six, deep rich color, wide margins and choice centering throughout EXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 6-CENT COLUMBIAN. With 1990 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1489

U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 6¢ Columbian, #235. N.h., very well centered, rich color, Grade 85 Very Fine to Extremely Fine, PSE (2011) cert. Scott Stamp Values $240. Estimate price $140-180.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1316

1893, 6¢ Columbian (Scott 235), bottom margin letter “Z” single, o.g., never hinged, choice, with especially intense color printed on bright white paper, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $180. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 455

235, 1893 6c Columbian,block of four, NH, fresh and F-VF (Scott value $660)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1153

6c Columbian (Scott 235). Mint N.H., deep color, excellent centering, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 422

U.S. General Issues, 1893, 6¢ Columbian, Plate Block of 8, Imprint & Letter, #235, l.h., large bottom #104, fresh and Fine. Scott $1,800. Estimate $450-550.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1835

1893, 6¢ Columbian. Bottom margin plate “No. 104” block of 8 with imprint and letter “Z”, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering throughout, strong bright color and remarkably fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 235; $3,250. A WONDERFUL GEM NEVER HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 6¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2877

1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), o.g., never hinged, lovely rich chocolate shade, immaculate mint example in pristine condition, Very Fine, with photocopy of 2011 P.S.E. certificate for block of four, from which this stamp was taken, this being the lower left stamp from the block. Scott $180 Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 351

U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 5¢ Columbian, #234. N.h., sharp impression, Grade 90 an Extremely Fine gem, PSE (2012), PF (1990) certs. Scott Stamp Values $375. Estimate price $220-250.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1311

5c Columbian (Scott 234). Mint N.H., beautifully centered with choice margins, color and impression on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,100.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1813

5c Columbian (Scott 234). Top imprint, plate no. 9 and letter “B” block of eight, original gum, few small h.r. including one reinforcing internal perf separations at center, top right and left stamps Mint N.H., rich color, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1532

1893, 5¢ Columbian (234), top plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, immaculate example with crisp clear color, a premium quality wide top that would please the most quality conscious collector, Fine. Scott $2,250. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3334

234, 1893 5c Columbian,horiz block of six (3 x 2), NH, fresh and Fine (Scott value $990 as singles)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1165

234, 1893 5c Columbian,bold color and large margins, NH, Very Fine, photocopy of 2014 PSE certificate for block (Scott value $165) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1254

1893, 5¢ Columbian (Scott 234), block of 4, o.g., never hinged (top left stamp with gum bend), immaculate multiple with warm rich color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $640 as singles. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2726

4c Columbian, Error of Color (Scott 233a). Lightly hinged, deep rich color in the darker of the two recognized shades, bright paper, centered to bottom but with perfs well clear of the design FINE AND PRISTINE. AN ATTRACTIVE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 4-CENT COLUMBIAN ERROR OF COLOR. The 4c Columbian color error was caused by the use of a wrong batch of ink, and spectrographic analysis has shown that the blue inks of the 4c error and 1c Columbian have the same components. Stamps from at least two panes reached collectors, and the few cancelled examples indicate that stamps used by the public came from additional panes. It is likely that a number of full sheets were printed using the wrong ink, and most of the stamps have simply been lost to philately. With 1992 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1484

U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 4¢ Columbian, Plate Imprint Block of 6, #233. O.g., large bottom #18, piece of wood fiber lower left copy, Fine. Scott $1,000. Estimate value $200-250.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1309

4c Columbian (Scott 233). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $2,750.00), only four have graded higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1809

1893, 4¢ Columbian (Scott 233), block of 4, o.g., never hinged, tremendous color and impression, a choice multiple with excellent centering, Very Fine, 2011 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott $740 as singles. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 182