Sale 1351 — The Vaquero Collection of Gem-Quality 19th and 20th Century United States Stamps

Sale Date — Thursday, 15 May, 2025

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Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)

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Sale 1351, Lot 1032, 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)

8c Magenta, Columbian (236). Mint N.H., rich color, proof-like impression, perfectly centered with wide margins, long and full perforations

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE HAS ACHIEVED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 FROM P.S.E. — ONLY ONE GRADES HIGHER AND NONE SHARE THIS PERFECT GRADE.

With 2005 P.F. and 2009 and 2025 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100). Only one has graded higher (at 100J, realized $30,000 hammer in 2019) and this is the only example to achieve this coveted grade.

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