Sale 1391 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 13-15 October, 2026
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)
1c-$1.00 Columbian (230-241). Unused set to the $1.00, largely original gum and h.r., a few no gum including 6c, 15c, 30c and 50c, $1.00 disturbed original gum, a few faults including some toned perfs, $1.00 thin spot, overall Fine or appear so
8c Magenta, Columbian (236). Top imprint, plate no. 129 and letters "I I" block of eight, original gum, seven stamps Mint N.H. with only the bottom right stamp hinged, that stamp also has a heavy diagonal crease, slight wrinkling in selvage, otherwise Fine
5c Chocolate, Columbian (234). Mint N.H., gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT COLUMBIAN, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 1996 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98). Only eleven grade higher.
10c Black Brown, Columbian (237). Mint N.H., huge balanced margins, perfectly etched impression and rich color on bright paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXCEPTIONAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, GRADED xf-sUPERB 95 jUMBO BY P.S.E.
The 10c is extremely difficult to find in the top centering grades and with wide margins. For some reason, it can be found with wide margins at sides but almost never is seen this way at top and bottom. It is easily the most difficult non-dollar-value to find in such choice condition.
From the Nathanael Greene collection. Ex Merlin. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo). Only 12 grade higher.
50c Slate Blue, Columbian (240). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on crisp and bright paper, unusually wide and balanced margins all around which gives this stamp stunning visual appeal
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE IN EXISTENCE. THIS STAMP IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — NO OTHERS SHARE THIS GRADE, AND ONLY ONE GRADES HIGHER. THE ESSENCE OF PERFECTION.
From the Nathanael Greene collection. Ex "Scarsdale" and Dr. Haikel. With 1992 and 2000 P.F. certificates. With 2004 and 2024 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98). Only one grades higher (at 100, we have never offered it) and no others share this desirable grade.
$2.00 Brown Red, Columbian (242). Mint N.H., deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins for this difficult stamp, fully formed perforations all around
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE. THIS STUNNING STAMP HAS ACHIEVED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 FROM P.S.E.—THE DOLLAR-VALUE COLUMBIAN ISSUES ARE EXTREMELY RARE IN SUCH HIGH GRADES IN MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION.
Typically, when a collector assembles an Extremely Fine, Mint Never-Hinged set of the Columbian issue, the $2.00 space remains empty to the very end due to the low supply and high demand. It is simply one of the rarest stamps of the set in this condition. The Scott value of $3,600 for a Mint N.H. stamp (in Very Fine grade) does not begin to reflect the true rarity of such examples.
From the Nathanael Greene collection. Ex "Scarsdale", Dr. Haikel and our 2012 Rarities sale. 1975 and 1999 P.F. certificates no longer accompany. With 2012 and 2024 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95). Only one grades higher (Superb 98 in 2022) and only four others share this desirable grade.
$1.00 Salmon, Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, fresh and Very Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
$2.00 Brown Red, Columbian (242). Original gum, small h.r., detailed impression, Very Fine and attractive
$2.00 Brown Red, Columbian (242). Original gum, lightly hinged, in two corners, rich color, centered to bottom with perfs clear on that side, Fine, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, F 70), SCV $1,100
$3.00 Yellow Green, Columbian (243). Original gum, lightly hinged, well-centered with Jumbo margins, bright and fresh in every respect
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1982, 2004 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90 Jumbo). SCV $1,500.
$3.00 Olive Green, Columbian (243a). Well-centered with nicely balanced margins, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85), only eleven used grade higher, SCV $775
$4.00 Crimson Lake, Columbian (244). Slightly glazed original gum, bright color, wide margins and choice centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $4.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
Ex Floyd. With 1990 P.F. certificate.
$5.00 Black, Columbian (245). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade, fresh and Fine, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate
$5.00 Black, Columbian (245). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade, fresh and Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate