U.S. > 1893 Columbian Exposition Issues

Subject: Re: U.S. > 1893 Columbian Exposition Issues Sat Jun 23, 2012 1:23 pm

bengalpaws wrote:

I'm always looking to get the most for my dollar. I'm not out to stiff anyone but neither am I out to get stiffed. I buy mostly via auction and I'm not afraid to lose an auction either. There's nothing within my budget that won't show back up for auction again at some time. Let's face it, unique, rare or one of a kind philatelic items are simply outside the range of our budget for the vast majority of us.

This hobby doesn't have to break the bank... period.

Very true, I try to get the most out of my dollar too, though at times I know I probably overpaid for something ! And as a seller, most times I don't consult the catalogs, just sell at a price I'm comfy with.
I think that's why I'm not making much money for my efforts... lol!

Subject: Re: U.S. > 1893 Columbian Exposition Issues Sat Jun 23, 2012 1:47 pm

Catalog "value" and Scott's definition:

Subject: Re: U.S. > 1893 Columbian Exposition Issues Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:07 pm

Wanted to throw in my pics of the Columbians up to $1. I do have the "Broken Hat 2 cent"

Subject: Re: U.S. > 1893 Columbian Exposition Issues Mon Aug 13, 2012 7:19 am

Hey Kris Guess what?? I got a $1.00 "Isabella pledging her jewels"(To finance Columbus' second voyage) is, of course, Scott #241. This is Brian's scan but I'll scan it up all proper like when I get it- probably today or tomorrow! Eeeek!! I'm so excited!! ha-ha!! It's mint, Original gum- has a thin and damage to right side, but I believe it still commands respect; as only 250,000 were ever made (Quantity minted is listed in decimal so I think I got that correct? 0.05 m) and most of those was either un-purchased and destroyed or just damaged through the ravages of Father Time! We are very lucky to have one in any shape!

Subject: Re: U.S. > 1893 Columbian Exposition Issues Mon Aug 13, 2012 7:30 am

Got the actual statistics here:
http://www.theswedishtiger.com/241-scotts.html

Quote:

Issued: Jan 2nd 1893 but first placed on sale at
the Columbian Exposition on Jan 3rd 1893
Plate Size: Sheets of 100 subjects (2 panes of 50)

Printer: The American Bank Note Company,
thereafter, with one exception of the Overrun stamps of 1943 all stamps
have since been printed by the Bureau of Engraving

Watermark: None

Quantity Issued: 55,050

Interesting Fact: There are no complete panes
of any of the dollar values of the Columbian left. Despite the fact that
at the time many dealers and well off collectors purchased the stamps
in complete panes. There are, however, full panes of the plate proofs
going around, all fakes of course (they sell on eBay for $30 each)

Subject: Re: U.S. > 1893 Columbian Exposition Issues Tue Oct 23, 2012 6:46 am

Krash101 wrote:

Wow Tom! Great stuff. I read about that for years but never run across one yet. Still on my want list!

I actually managed to run across a "broken hat" variety. It looks great in
my vario collection! I still need a few tickets to finish the
Exposition theme I'm doing as a side project. I have shown some of it here in
this thread actually, in an earlier post. I also recently picked up the $1 Scott
#241. ~~If I haven't scanned it yet I will do so in a little bit!~~ (I just noticed it's in the post above this one) Cheers!

P.S.
Has anyone thought about maybe collecting exposition stuff besides the
related stamps? The ephemera like tickets (my avatar is from the 1876
centennial exposition) and other souvenirs? It's great fun and almost
makes you feel like you was there! A wonderful story and a trip through
time!

Subject: Re: U.S. > 1893 Columbian Exposition Issues Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:10 am

My Columbian Exposition set:

The "Broken hat" vs. the regular issue so you can see the flaw better:

I re-sized these but for some reason it isn't taking hold? I'll wait a little bit and try it again if it don't adjust by itself.

Subject: Re: U.S. > 1893 Columbian Exposition Issues Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:08 pm

one of my favorite usa series!! here are mine...

Subject: Re: U.S. > 1893 Columbian Exposition Issues Fri Nov 16, 2012 4:46 am

Nice Swish!

Subject: Re: U.S. > 1893 Columbian Exposition Issues Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:47 am

So how can you tell the difference between the broken hat vs. normal variety on the 2c anyway? I have several copies of that stamp and I don't know how to check them.

Subject: Re: U.S. > 1893 Columbian Exposition Issues Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:50 am

on page one Bengalpaws posted a page that shows it pretty good.

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Happy Stamping!!
Bear

Subject: Re: U.S. > 1893 Columbian Exposition Issues Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:55 am

zepherusbane wrote:

So how can you tell the difference between the broken hat vs. normal variety on the 2c anyway? I have several copies of that stamp and I don't know how to check them.

This is the one I have on ebay right now....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251183104213?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649

Subject: Re: U.S. > 1893 Columbian Exposition Issues Fri Nov 16, 2012 5:07 pm

Greetings Mr. kacyds
.
Oh my gosh . . . you're selling the ellusive White Arrow over Broken Hat variety?!!
.
Respectfully,

Gordon Lee

Subject: Re: U.S. > 1893 Columbian Exposition Issues Fri Nov 16, 2012 5:10 pm

Check out my images Gordon ee they are the "full description" varieties! haa-ha!!

Subject: Re: U.S. > 1893 Columbian Exposition Issues Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:51 pm

Gordon Lee wrote:

Greetings Mr. kacyds
.
Oh my gosh . . . you're selling the ellusive White Arrow over Broken Hat variety?!!
.
Respectfully,

Gordon Lee

Thanks for the laugh. You must keep your young bride in stiches.