Price History for US Scott 218 in OG
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- It is important to look at the individual data points listed below. Price swings up may be due to varieties such as broken hat or other positives such as cancels. Price swings down may be due to factors such as faults on items that would have graded higher if they were sound, and may not be considered as desirable as a sound copy in this grade.
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- At the time of an auction, the SMQ value has already been published and is available to bidders. Increases or decreases in SMQ value prior to the auction may affect the price realized.
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90c Purple (218). Original gum, lightly hinged, perfect centering, gorgeous rich color on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 90-CENT PURPLE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Ex Curtis. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $7,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only four others. This is the only example in this grade we have offered.
90c Purple (218). Original gum, lightly hinged, perfect centering, gorgeous rich color on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 90-CENT PURPLE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $5,800.00). This is one of only three examples to achieve this desirable grade, with none higher
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90c Purple (218). Original gum, lightly hinged, gorgeous color on fresh paper, wide and well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1984 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,750.00), this beautiful stamp will probably re-grade at XF 90 Jumbo
90c Purple (218). Original gum, wonderful depth of color, near perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 90-CENT PURPLE.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,750.00). Only four have been graded higher (at 98)
90c Purple (218). Original gum, lightly hinged, vivid color, unusually choice centering with wide margins, light pencil mark on gumEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 90-CENT PURPLE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,650.00). Only three have graded higher to date (at 98)
90c Purple (218). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, brilliant color, unusually choice centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 90-CENT PURPLE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
P.S.E. encapsulated (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,650.00). Only two have graded higher to date (at 98)
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90c Purple (218). Original gum, choice centering with balanced margins, rich color and sharp proof-like impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 P.F. and 2019 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $1,800.00)
90c Purple (218). Lightly hinged, excellent centering, wide margins, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $1,800.00)
90c Purple (218). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice well-balanced margins, lovely color on bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,300.00)
90c Purple (218). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color, wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1888 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
With 2002 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90)
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90c Purple (218). Original gum, rich color on bright paper, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $1,750.00)
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90c Purple (218). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep shade on bright paper, wide margins, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,250.00)
90c Purple (218). Original gum, lightly hinged, well-centered and attractive margins, lovely color, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,650.00)
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90c Purple (218). Original gum, lightly hinged, extra wide margins and well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF 80 Jumbo; SMQ $900.00 as 80, $1,250.00 as 85)