Sale 1348 — The Philip Pivawer Collection of U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 19 March, 2025
Category — Columbian Issue
4c Ultramarine, Columbian (233). Mint N.H., excellent centering and attractive color, Extremely Fine, with 1981 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates showing a longer perf at top right corner (XF 90), SCV $150
30c Orange Brown, Columbian (239). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90), SCV $225
$1.00 Salmon, Columbian (241). Original gum, well-centered with bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate (OGh, XF 90)
$2.00 Brown Red, Columbian (242). Original gum, choice centering with balanced margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
$3.00 Olive Green, Columbian (243a). Original gum, couple h.r., wide margins and nicely centered, single natural blind perf at right, Very Fine, with clear 1982 P.F. certificate
$4.00 Rose Carmine, Columbian (244a). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color and well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 1979 (as Pale Aniline Rose) and 1997 (as Rose Carmine) P.F. certificates
$5.00 Black, Columbian (245). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally well-centered, strong shade with clear impression on bright paper
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90). SCV $2,400.