4c Columbian (Scott 233). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, ex Hoffman, with 2003 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ price $450.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3673

o    4¢ Columbian (Scott 233), perfectly centered within immense margins, bright fresh color and paper, neat duplex cancel, Superb, a magnificent jumbo used single, the highest graded by the PSE, which grade is shared by only 4 others. SMQ price $575+ (photo). $9 Expertization: 2009 P.S.E. Certificate graded Superb 98J. Provenance: Natalee Grace.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 340

4c Columbian (Scott 233). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $725.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 340

1893, 4¢ Columbian. Bottom margin plate “No. 20” block of 8 with imprint and letter “D”, o.g., never hinged, rich deep ultramarine color, attractively centered amid wide margins; small natural paper inclusion in top left stamp, fresh and Very Fine, an attractive 4¢ Columbian plate block. Scott No. 233; $3,250.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2875

1893, 3¢ Columbian (Scott 232), o.g., never hinged, sensational mint example with JUMBO margins, lively bright color, immaculate both front and back, quite elusive in this remarkable quality, Extremely Fine, 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90J. SMQ value $275. Scott $110.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 216

1893, 3¢ Columbian (232), lower left corner margin plate no. & imprint block of 10, bright, fresh and solid with deep rich color and never hinged original gum; two stamps with natural paper inclusions visible on reverse; an extraordinary, Extremely Fine plate block. Scott value $2,320 A SUPERB PLATE BLOCK OF THE 3¢ COLUMBIAN. Provenance: “MLG”.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 255

1893, 3¢ Columbian (Scott 232), bottom plate number and imprint strip of 4, o.g., hinge remnant in selvage only, center two stamps Never Hinged, wonderfully fresh example with nice eye appeal, Fine. Scott $250. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 339

3c Columbian (Scott 232). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $525.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 339

United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue 1893 3c green, block of four, n.h., v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 201403, Lot 40

USA (Scott 232) 1893 COLUMBIAN 3¢ GREEN Huge stamp, fresh, MINT never hinged, extremely fine. Cat value $105.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 895

2c Columbian (Scott 231). Mint N.H., perfect centering with huge Jumbo margins, deep color and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,700.00 as 98), only three have graded higher to date and only nine others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1470

U.S.; General Issues, 1893, 2¢ Columbian, “Broken Hat” Variety, #231. N.h., rich color, Grade 95 Extremely Fine and attractive, PSE (2012), PF (1993) certs. Scott Stamp Values $925 (for normal). Estimate $500-600.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1298

2c Columbian, Broken Hat (231). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT COLUMBIAN WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. With 1990 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, the Broken Hat variety is listed but unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 95, SMQ price $750.00 as 95. SMQ assigns a 2.4-times premium to the variety in the grade of 95. SMQ for a normal Scott 231 without the variety is $1,425.00 in the grade of 98. If the same premium applies to the scarcer 98 grade then this would catalogue $3,420.00). This is likely the highest grade awarded to the variety — the Population Report does not separate the variety and three have graded higher (two of which we offered and did not have the variety).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 209

1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231), bottom plate block of 10, o.g., never hinged, fabulous full wide top, with intense color, as fresh and choice as the first day it was issued, a most impressive showpiece that would please the most discriminating collector of choice quality plate blocks, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,275. Estimate price $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 333

2c Columbian, Broken Hat (231 var). Mint N.H., deep rich color, detailed impression clearly showing the variety, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ does not separately price the variety, SMQ $130.00 as normal 231)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 417

1893, 2¢ Columbian (Scott 231). Forty one stamps with fancy cancels, includes stars, coloreds, letters, geometrics, faults as to be expected, owner included reference examples for comparison, examination required to fully appreciate and value, great potential, generally Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $200 – 300. (Image)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2209

1893, 1¢ Columbian (Scott 230), o.g., never hinged, truly outstanding GEM quality example, dead on perfect centering amid extremely large margins, immaculate mint stamp with great color, Superb, 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP-98 (1 of 25 at this grade, 5 grade higher). SMQ value $1,600. Scott $40.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 214

1893, 1¢ Columbian (Scott 230), top margin part imprint single, o.g., never hinged, wonderful stamp with nice big margins and bright color, Extremely Fine, photocopy of 1984 A.P.S. certificate for strip of four, from which this stamp was taken, this being position #2 from the strip. Scott $40. Estimate price $75 – 100.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 903

1c Columbian (230). Top pane of 100 with two imprint, plate no. 47 and letter “J” blocks of eight, two imprint blocks at sides and half arrows at bottom corners, natural s.e. at bottom, hinge slivers at all four edges of selvage, applied to ungummed portion on top row and sides, other 90 stamps including both plate no. blocks Mint N.H., natural gum wrinkle thru pos. 89-90 FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE FRESH AND INTACT PANE OF 100 OF THE ONE-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE. All of the 1c stamps of the Columbian issue were printed from 200-subject plates, with guide arrows between the two panes of 100. The perforating machine applied horizontal perforations and cut the 200-stamp sheets into panes of 100 in the same operation, normally leaving a portion of the guide arrow on the straight edge of each pane. The 100-subject panes of the 1c stamp were then divided into half-panes of 50 for distribution and sale at post offices. The undivided full panes of 100, such as the one offered here, were only available from the Philatelic Agency in Washington D.C. Scott Retail as two Mint N.H. plate blocks, 74 Mint N.H. singles and ten hinged singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1556

1c Columbian (Scott 230). Top imprint, plate no. 160 and letter “O O” block of eight, seven stamps Mint N.H., top right stamp lightly hinged, detailed impression, folded along center vertical perfs, otherwise Very Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3661

Scott 230, 1893 1c Columbian,San Francisco, Cal. double oval cancel, large balanced margins, 2012 PSE Graded XF-Sup 95 certificate (SMQ price $135) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1249

1890, 90¢ orange (Scott 229), o.g., never hinged, pristine condition, vibrant color, Fine. Scott $1,650 Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 346

90c Orange (Scott 229). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, beautiful centering EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARDED. With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98, SMQ value $2,850.00). This is the highest grade awarded and the only one to achieve it.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1796

1890, 90¢ orange (229), o.g., lightly hinged, handsome well centered stamp, with an incredible depth of color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $475. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3310

229, 1890 90c Orange, bright color, o.g., Very Fine (Scott $475)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1160

USA (Scott 229) 1890 PERRY SMALL BANKNOTE 90¢ ORANGE Fresh and bright, original gum, lightly hinged, extremely fine. Cat $475.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 882

30c Black (Scott 228). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade, choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate (XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 535

30c Black (Scott 228). Unusually choice centering with well-proportioned margins, intense shade and impression, neat strike of Washington D.C. “10” numeral oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful example of this issue which is difficult to find in used condition with choice centering

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 113

30c Black (Scott 228). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins and essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 1996 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 185

1890, 30¢ black (Scott 228), o.g., never hinged, incredibly fresh example in immaculate mint condition, Very Fine, 2004 P.S.E. certificate for horizontal pair, from which this stamp was taken, this being the left stamp from the pair. Scott $1,050. Estimate $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2159

1890, 30¢ black. O.g., barest trace of hinge, deep bold color, well centered and margined, Extremely Fine, with 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 228; $325.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2205

1890, 15¢ indigo (Scott 227), o.g., never hinged, spectacular GEM quality example with big beautiful margins, lively bright color, an extraordinary showpiece that would please the most quality conscious collector, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2011 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95. SMQ price $6,000. Scott $675.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 211

1890, 15¢ indigo (Scott 227), immaculate mint example with JUMBO margins, beautiful deep rich color, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $525. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1117

15c Indigo (227). Mint N.H. block of four with part imprint at bottom left, rich color, Very Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles with no premium for the position

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1210

USA (Scott 227) 1890 CLAY SMALL BANKNOTE 15? INDIGO (PSE GRADED 90 JUMBO) Deep, rich indigo color and nearly perfectly centered JUMBO stamp. Original gum, previously hinged. (2006 PSE Graded Cert #1067474, XF 90J, Mint OGph) (SMQ value $630)

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 415

10c Green (Scott 226). Mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations all around, deep rich color, bold strike of duplex cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS WONDERFUL STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE ON THE GRADING CHART. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $525.00 as 98), this is the highest grade possible and the only example to attain it.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 203

1890, 10¢ green (Scott 226), o.g., never hinged, exquisite high quality example, beautifully centered stamp with lively bright color, simply awesome, Extremely Fine, 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott $525. Estimate $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 306

8c Lilac (225). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 266 and letter “Z Z” strip of seven, rich color and proof-like impression, pos. 2 faint natural gum bend, fresh and Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 604

8c Lilac (Scott 225). Choice centering with Jumbo margins all around, rich color, bold strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ value $300.00 as 95, $740.00 as 98), only two have graded higher and two others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 202

1893, 8¢ lilac (Scott 225), o.g., never hinged, virtually perfectly centered and wonderfully fresh, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $150. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 333

6c Brown Red (Scott 224). Jumbo margins all around, rich color and sharp proof-like impression, light strike of circular datestamp at bottom, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, difficult to find with such wide margins, the highest grade awarded to date is 90J, ex Twigg-Smith

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 111

6c Brown Red (Scott 224). Mint N.H., vibrant color, choice balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 181

6c 1890 Issue, Trial Color Plate Proofs on Wove (224TC5). Five horizontal pairs, four different colors, original gum, ample to large margins, one with a small thin spot as often found on these, Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 136

/ U.S.; General Issues, 1890, 5¢ Chocolate, Imprint, Plate # Strip of 6, #223. 5 o.g., 1 n.h., Fine. Scott $570. Estimate value $150-180.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 985

5c Chocolate (Scott 223). Mint N.H., deep rich color on post-office fresh paper, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 180

4c Dark Brown (Scott 222). Mint N.H., deep shade and crisp impression, almost perfect centering with wide margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT 1890 ISSUE GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $2,850.00). Only five others in the P.S.E. Population Report share this superior grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1107

1890, 4¢ dark brown (Scott 222), extraordinary bottom margin part imprint single, fabulous well centered stamp in immaculate mint condition, beautiful rich shade, much scarcer in this condiiton than it’s catalog value indicates, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott $275. Estimate price $350 – 500. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1474

1890, 4¢ dark brown (Scott 222), o.g., never hinged, very impressive stamp, large margins and extraordinary color, Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $275. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2098

3c Purple (Scott 221). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $2,000.00), only two have graded higher to date and only eight others share this desirable grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2390

3c Purple (Scott 221). Original gum, lightly hinged, Jumbo margins and precise centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $310.00 as 95, $570.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 809