USA – 1893, Columbian, $4 crimson lake – SOLD for $3,250

1893, Columbian, $4 crimson lake (Scott 244), o.g., never hinged, extraordinary example of this rarely offered mint stamp; glowing rich color and sharp detailed impression; a First-Class example fresh to the market that would enhance any great collection, Fine to Very Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Scott $7,000.
Estimate $3,500 – 5,000