Price History for Scott 238 in Used 90 Grade
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15c Columbian (238). Perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations all around, unobtrusive strikes of quartered cork and purple cancels, bright and freshEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT.
With 2010 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,750.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded in any category, and it is the only used copy to achieve it.
15c Columbian (238). Perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations all around, unobtrusive strikes of quartered cork and purple cancels, bright and freshEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,700.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date in any category, and it is the only used copy to achieve this grade.
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15c Columbian (238). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with Jumbo margins, bold strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $775.00 as 95, $1,750.00 as 98), only one has graded higher
15c Columbian (238). Rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, unobtrusive strike of oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $740.00 as 95, $1,700.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to a used example of this issue and only two others share this grade
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15c Columbian (238). Wide margins and precise centering, deep rich color, light circular datestamp cancel leaves design fully visible, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful used 15c Columbian, with 1987, 2002 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $700.00)
15c Columbian (238). Intense shade on bright paper, unobtrusive strike of duplex cancel, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $775.00)
15c Columbian (238). Wide margins all around, crisp impression, bold cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $740.00)
15c Columbian (238). Wide margins all around, crisp impression, bold cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $820.00), only two examples have graded higher to date (both 95J) and only two others share this grade
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15c Columbian (238). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly struck "U.S. German Sea P.O., Jul. 6 '93 11 AM" circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, this datestamp was used on board the German steamers of the North German Lloyd and HAPAG lines on their way between New York and Germany, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $250.00 with no premium for the cancel)
15c Columbian (238). Rich color, wide and balanced margins, neat strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $255.00)