Three things to keep in mind when looking at the above results (unsolds are not included):
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.
When looking at multiple grades on the graph, grades with the same population numbers may show overlapping.
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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4c Columbian (233). Near perfect centering with Jumbo margins, rich color and sharp impression, neat circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a delightful used example in every respect, P.S.E. encapsulated (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $875.00), this is the highest grade awarded and one of only five to achieve this grade
4c Columbian (233). Beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, radiant color as fresh as the day it was printed, long and even perforations, neat strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $575.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to date and one of only five to achieve this grade
4c Columbian (233). Brilliant color on bright paper, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, neat strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $575.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to date and only three others share this grade
4c Columbian (233). Vivid color, wide and beautifully balanced margins, neat strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Kirke, with 2012 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $575.00), only three others share this grade and only five have graded higher (all at 98J)
4c Columbian (233). Vivid color, wide and beautifully balanced margins, neat strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $575.00), only five have graded higher (all at 98J)
4c Columbian (233). Jumbo margins and outstanding centering, lightly cancelled in margins only, leaving the design completely visible, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $400.00)
4c Columbian (233). Choice centering with Jumbo margins, brilliant color on bright paper, bold strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $195.00 as 95, $540.00 as 98), only two have graded higher to date