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15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., beautiful rich color, choice balanced margins, natural straw inclusion on back is invisible with stamp mounted on a page, Extremely Fine, with 1985 P.F. certificate
15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., gorgeous deep color and proof-like impression, essentially perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXCEPTIONAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT COLUMBIAN, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Along with the 10c value, this is among the couple most difficult of the non-dollar value Columbians to find in this superb Mint N.H. condition.
With 2020 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $11,500.00). Only two grade higher
15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., wonderfully well-centered, stunning proof-like color and impression on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ESPECIALLY HANDSOME MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT COLUMBIAN.
With 1989 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,250.00)
15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with huge Jumbo margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression, post office fresh in every respectEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ASTONISHING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT COLUMBIAN, WITH THE ULTIMATE P.S.E. GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO -- THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE, THE ONLY STAMP TO ACHIEVE IT AND THE HIGHEST DENOMINATION COLUMBIAN AT 100 JUMBO.
Among the entire 16-stamp Columbian Issue, only six Mint N.H. stamps covering five denominations have achieved the highest possible grade of Gem 100 Jumbo from P.S.E., as follows: one 2c (1.46 billion issued), two 3c (11.5 million issued), one 4c (19 million issued), one 8c (10.5 million issued) and this single 15c (1.5 million issued). This is the highest denomination of the set at the Gem 100 Jumbo grade, and given that the next closest is the 8c with 7-times as many issued, the true rarity of this stamp becomes even more evident. This stamp is from an old-time quality collection which has been off the market for more than 40 years. This is its first auction appearance.
With 2019 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98J, SMQ $16,500.00 as 98J). The SMQ value even for a 98J is outdated, as the sole stamp at that grade realized $35,000 hammer in our 2019 Rarities sale. This 100 Jumbo is the highest grade possible and the only example to achieve it.
15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, deep rich color and detailed impression, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT COLUMBIAN, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY STAMP TO ACHIEVE IT.
Along with the 10c value, the 15c is among the couple most difficult of the non-dollar value Columbians to find in superb Mint N.H. condition.
Ex "Westchester". When Dr. Newman started collecting again he reacquired this stamp privately. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $16,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it.
15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., excellent centering with wide margins, strong color and impression, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,500.00)
15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H. with bottom letter "M" selvage, brilliantly fresh, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,500.00)
15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., wonderfully well-centered, stunning proof-like color and impression on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ESPECIALLY HANDSOME MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT COLUMBIAN.
With 1989 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,000.00)
15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 1997 P.F. certificate
15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., excellent centering, strong color and impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. certificate
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