Price History for US Scott 236 in OGnh 98J Grade
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8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins all around, deep rich color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE IN EXISTENCE. THIS STAMP IS GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE ON THE GRADING CHART AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT. ONLY FOUR DENOMINATIONS OF THE COLUMBIAN ISSUE HAVE ACHIEVED THIS PERFECT GRADE. ONE OF THE KEYS TO THE FINEST SET OF THE COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
Ex "Westchester". When Dr. Newman started collecting again he reacquired this stamp privately. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $13,500.00 as 100). This is the highest grade possible and the only example to achieve it.
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8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., rich color, proof-like impression, perfectly centered with wide margins, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE HAS ACHIEVED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 FROM P.S.E.
With 2005 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $9,100.00 as 98). Only one has graded higher (at 100J) and this is the only example to achieve this coveted grade.
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8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., deep rich color and detailed impression, wonderful centering with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT COLUMBIAN, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2001 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $5,500.00 as 98). Only two have graded higher and none share this grade.
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8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., bright color and proof-like impression, outstanding centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT COLUMBIAN, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,250.00). Only three grade higher (one each at 98J, 100 and 100J) and only six others share this grade. This is the first in this grade we have offered since 2016. We last offered the 98J in 2012, the 100 in 2009 and the 100J in 2019 (realized $30,000 hammer)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., extraordinarily well-balanced margins, deep rich color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT COLUMBIAN.
Ex Gorham. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,250.00). Only three grade higher.
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., extraordinarily well-balanced margins, brilliant color, crisp impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED 8-CENT COLUMBIAN.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,500.00). Only three grade higher
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., bright color and proof-like impression, outstanding centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT COLUMBIAN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,500.00). Only three have graded higher and only six others share this grade
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., bright color and proof-like impression, outstanding centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT COLUMBIAN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $6,500.00). Only three have graded higher to date and only five others share this grade
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8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., choice centering with Jumbo margins, vivid color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,500.00) and 2017 P.F. certificates
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., choice centering with Jumbo margins, vivid color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,275.00)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, rich color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,000.00 as 95, $5,450.00 as 98)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., rich color on remarkably radiant paper, choice centering with Jumbo margins all around, pristine gumEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MINT NEVER-HINGED 8-CENT COLUMBIAN OF GARGANTUAN PROPORTIONS.
Ex Scarsdale. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,000.00 as 95, $5,450.00 as 98)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and nearly perfectly centered, intense color on bright crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, stunning appearance, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $950.00 as 95, $5,450.00 as 98)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 1998 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,150.00 as 95, $9,100.00 as 98).
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., rich color on remarkably radiant paper, choice centering with Jumbo margins all around, pristine gumEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MINT NEVER-HINGED 8-CENT COLUMBIAN OF GARGANTUAN PROPORTIONS.
With 1982 and 1999 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,150.00 as 95, $2,650.00 as 98)
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8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., rich color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,500.00)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., precise centering with wide and balanced margins, wonderful rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1991 P.F. (as block of four from which this came) and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., precise centering with wide and balanced margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., precise centering with balanced margins, deep rich color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., precise centering with balanced margins, deep rich color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., marvelous centering, vivid color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,450.00)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., vivid color and proof-like impression on bright white paper, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,350.00)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., wide margins and almost perfectly centered, warm shade on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,350.00)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, beautiful centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,150.00)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., wide margins and almost perfectly centered, lovely bright color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.S.E. certificate for block of four (top left stamp) and 2007 P.S.E. certificate as this single (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,150.00)
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8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., unusually wide margins all around, brilliantly color, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $775.00), this stamp is far more impressive than its numerical grade would suggest
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., deep shade, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $775.00)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., rich color, Jumbo margins at sides, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo)
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8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., vibrant color on fresh paper, balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $400.00)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H. with part imprint in top selvage, nearly perfect centering and wide balanced margins, rich color, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,325.00)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., beautifully centered, lovely color on fresh bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $400.00)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., choice margins and outstanding color, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $400.00)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., bright color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $375.00)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1984 and 2004 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $395.00)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $620.00)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H. with bottom left sheet corner selvage, beautiful margins and exceptional centering, lovely color, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $620.00)
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8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H. with part imprint selvage at left, brilliant color, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $210.00)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H. with part imprint selvage at left, brilliant color, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $340.00)
8c Columbian (236). Mint N.H., attractive balanced margins, fresh color, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $340.00)