Sale 1391 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 13-15 October, 2026

*A buyer’s premium of 18% of the winning bid was added as part of the total purchase price on all lots in this sale. Buyers were responsible for applicable sales tax, customs duty and any other prescribed charges. By placing a bid, bidders agreed to the terms and conditions in effect at the time of the sale.

Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)

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356

Sale 1391, Lot 356, 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)

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.

Certificate
2024 PSE No. 1445900 Graded 98 View Cert
2004 PSE No. 112841 Graded 98 View Cert
2000 PF No. 352222 View Cert
1992 PF No. 261390 View Cert

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