$1 Columbian (241), disturbed o.g. (glazed gum), beautiful centering and robust color, a good looking stamp available at a decent price; reperforated at top which is not mentioned on accompanying certificate, and a very thin spot at left which is, otherwise Very Fine; 2011 Weiss certificate. Scott $1,100.
The "Flagship" sale of United States stamps #660
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Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions The "Flagship" sale of United States stamps #660
Daniel F. Kelleher's sale 660 - Our "Flagship" sale of United States stamps, plus stamps and postal history from U.S. Possessions, British Commonwealth, Europe and Colonies, Asia and Middle East, and Latin America. Of particular note are:
- The "Indy" Collection of Quality Graded United States Singles
- The "Easton" Collection of United States and Worldwide
- The Salisbury/Lovitz Collection of Imperial Russia
- The "Lion" Collection of Persia
- The Rudolph P. Laubenheimer master engraver archive.
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Lot #2231 - united states 1893 columbian issue
$1 Columbian (241), regummed over small faults, very choice example with superior centering and bright vivid color; light diagonal crease, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $525 for no gum.
Lot #2232 - united states 1893 columbian issue
$2 Columbian (242), o.g., very lightly hinged, sensational well centered stamp with breathtaking color and impression, nicer than the graded certificate of "VF-XF-85" would indicate, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; 2010 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF-85. Scott $1,150. SMQ $1,350 in the grade of VF-XF-85.
Lot #2233 - united states 1893 columbian issue
$2 Columbian (242), o.g., previously hinged (narrow natural gum skip along bottom caused by "short gumming"), a really fresh example with exquisite color and clear impression, a worthwhile stamp; a single slightly shorter perforation along the left side is trivial at best, Fine; 2011 Weiss certificate. Scott $1,150.
Lot #2234 - united states 1893 columbian issue
$2 Columbian (242), expertly regummed, choice example with splendid color, a stamp that could easily pass as "o.g.", but it isn't, F.-V.F. Scott $550 for no gum.
Lot #2235 - united states 1893 columbian issue
$3 Columbian (243), o.g., lightly hinged, a most impressive example with absolutely gleaming rich color; this extraordinary stamp has near perfect centering and excellent eye appeal, Extremely Fine; 1986 P.F.C. and 2010 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90 (1 of 17 at this grade, with only 15 others grading higher). Scott $1,600. SMQ $2,500 in the grade of XF-90.
Lot #2236 - united states 1893 columbian issue
$3 Columbian (243), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), brilliant color, a sound and attractive example, Fine; 2002 P.S.E. certificate for block of four, from which this stamp was taken, this being the bottom right stamp from block. Scott $1,600.
Lot #2237 - united states 1893 columbian issue
$3 Columbian (243), disturbed o.g., marvelous stamp featuring exceptional centering and bold prooflike color; small thin spots, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,600.
Lot #2238 - united states 1893 columbian issue
$3 Columbian (243), regummed over small faults, choice centering and radiant color, an exceptionally nice looking example; couple small expert repairs at bottom right, Very Fine appearance. Scott $750 for no gum.
Lot #2239 - united states 1893 columbian issue
$4 Columbian (244a), o.g., lightly hinged, fabulous example of this stamp in the rose carmine shade, choice centering and wide margins, a very pleasing $4 Columbian, Very Fine; 1966 P.F.C. and 2011 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-80 (1 of 5 at this grade, with 6 others grading higher). Scott $2,100. SMQ $2,250 in the grade of VF-80.
Lot #2240 - united states 1893 columbian issue
$4 Columbian (244), o.g., small hinge remnant, fresh and attractive example with exemplary rich color; light crease at upper left corner, otherwise Fine; 2011 Weiss certificate. Scott $2,100.
Lot #2241 - united states 1893 columbian issue
$4 Columbian (244), unused without gum, well centered example with tantalizing rich color, beautiful appearance; tiny tear at tp right, and small thin spots, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $1,050.
Lot #2242 - united states 1893 columbian issue
$5 Columbian (245), o.g., previously hinged, absolutely gorgeous example of this popular stamp, choice centering with excellent margins with exquisite rich color, quite elusive when found in this wonderful condition, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,500.
Lot #2243 - united states 1893 columbian issue
$5 Columbian (245), o.g., small hinge remnant, premium quality large margined example with radiant rich color, a most impressive top quality stamp that would please the most quality conscious collector, Very Fine; 2011 Weiss certificate. Scott $2,500.
Lot #2244 - united states 1893 columbian issue
$5 Columbian (245), regummed over small faults, handsome appearing example with exquisite color, a lovely copy of this popular stamp; small thin spot shows in fluid, F.-V.F. appearance. Scott $1,250 for no gum.
Lot #2245 - united states 1893 columbian issue
$5 Columbian (245), unused without gum, deep rich color, a delightful economy model of this popular stamp; corner creases at bottom right, and reperforated at bottom, Fine appearance. Scott $1,200.
Lot #2246 - united states 1893 columbian issue
$5 Columbian (245), part o.g. or regummed; various faults including reperfed, Fine appearance. Scott $1,250 no gum.
Lot #2247 - united states 1893 columbian issue
$5 Columbian (245), light black town cancellation, exceedingly fresh example that has a lovely appearance, Fine. Scott $1,300.
Lot #2248 - united states 1893 columbian issue
$5 Columbian (245), neatly struck black target cancellation, large margins and precise centering, with astounding deep rich color on clean white paper, this is the most impressive used $5 Columbian we have ever had the pleasure to offer at Public auction, and a stamp deserving placement in a collection of distinction, an amazing stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb; 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95 (1 of only 11 examples attaining...
Lot #2249 - united states 1894-1898 bureau issues
2¢ carmine, type I (250), neat black target cancellation, huge margined example with dazzling color, a relatively common stamp in uncommon quality, Extremely Fine; 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-90J. Scott $3. Scott Stamp Values $60 in the grade of XF-90.
Lot #2250 - united states 1894-1898 bureau issues
2¢ carmine, type II (251), o.g., never hinged, exemplary high quality example of this impossible stamp, nicely centered with gleaming rich color and full unblemished gum; as fresh and attractive as the first day it was issued, Very Fine. Scott $1,100.
Lot #2251 - united states 1894-1898 bureau issues
4¢ dark brown (254), top plate number single, o.g., never hinged, outstanding example with huge margins and dazzling color in immaculate mint condition, a wonderful position showpiece, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott $525.
Lot #2252 - united states 1894-1898 bureau issues
6¢ dull brown (256), o.g., lightly hinged, incredibly fresh and appealing example, beautifully centered with unusually large margins with sterling rich color on clean white paper, this stamp has it all, Extremely Fine to Superb; 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott $160.
Lot #2253 - united states 1894-1898 bureau issues
6¢ dull brown (256), block of 4, o.g., never hinged, unbelievably fresh multiple in gleaming from condition, with full and unblemished gum, quite elusive when found in Post Office condition, F.-V.F. Scott $1,900 as singles.
Lot #2254 - united states 1894-1898 bureau issues
10¢ dark green (258), o.g., previously hinged, an outstanding GEM quality example of this terribly difficult stamp, that is rarely found well centered with such large margins, a great stamp with iridescent color, Extremely Fine to Superb; 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott $300.
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