Price History for US Scott 239 in OGnh 75 Grade
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30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., perfectly centered, deep shade and detailed impression, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. A KEY TO A SET OF HIGH-GRADE COLUMBIANS, WHICH IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR ISSUES IN UNITED STATES PHILATELY.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $15,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other. For the entire Columbian series, only four denominations and five stamps (2, 3c, 4c and 8c) have stamps graded 100 Jumbo, and only eight denominations (eleven stamps -- 2c-8c, 30c and 50c) have stamps graded 100.
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., rich color, beautiful impression showing every detailed line of this marvelous engraving, mathematically perfect centering with wide margins on all four sidesEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED, AND ONLY ONE OTHER HAS ACHIEVED THIS PERFECT GRADE. IT IS A KEY TO A SET OF HIGH-GRADE COLUMBIANS, WHICH IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR ISSUES IN UNITED STATES PHILATELY.
The scene depicted on the 30c is based on the story that Columbus stopped at the convent at Santa Maria de La Rabida on his way to France after being rejected at the Spanish Court. The friar of the convent, after hearing his plan, persuaded him to stay. While at the convent he gained support from some of the more important people in the neighborhood and, his faith renewed, decided to apply for aid from the Spanish court once again, where he was successful. This marked a turning-point in his struggles for financial backing.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $7,000.00 as 98).
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., rich color, beautiful impression showing every detailed line of this marvelous engraving, mathematically perfect centering with wide margins on all four sidesEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE, AND ONLY TWO EXAMPLES HAVE ACHIEVED THIS PERFECT GRADE. IT IS A KEY TO A SET OF HIGH-GRADE COLUMBIANS, WHICH IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR ISSUES IN UNITED STATES PHILATELY.
The scene depicted on the 30c is based on the story that Columbus stopped at the convent at Santa Maria de La Rabida on his way to France after being rejected at the Spanish Court. The friar of the convent, after hearing his plan, persuaded him to stay. While at the convent he gained support from some of the more important people in the neighborhood and, his faith renewed, decided to apply for aid from the Spanish court once again, where he was successful. This marked a turning-point in his struggles for financial backing.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $24,500.00 as 98).
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., rich color, beautiful impression showing every detailed line of this marvelous engraving, mathematically perfect centering with wide margins on all four sidesEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE, AND THIS STAMP IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS PERFECT GRADE. IT IS A KEY TO A SET OF HIGH-GRADE COLUMBIANS, WHICH IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR ISSUES IN UNITED STATES PHILATELY.
The scene depicted on the 30c is based on the story that Columbus stopped at the convent at Santa Maria de La Rabida on his way to France after being rejected at the Spanish Court. The friar of the convent, after hearing his plan, persuaded him to stay. While at the convent he gained support from some of the more important people in the neighborhood and, his faith renewed, decided to apply for aid from the Spanish court once again, where he was successful. This marked a turning-point in his struggles for financial backing.
Regarding this extraordinary example of the 30c Columbian, a relevant commentary was recently published in Stamp Market Quarterly (July-Sep. 2008) by master grader William A. Litle. Reflecting on the 2c Columbian Mint N.H. 100 sold in our 2008 Rarities sale for $16,675, he wrote: “The 100 Mint N.H. Scott No. 231 is the only one with this ultimate grade. In fact, to date, only four other Columbians have received a 100 grade [Editor's note: now six in total]. At $16,675 the 2c Columbian brought a tidy 290 times Scott Catalog! What would a 100 N.H. $5 Columbian be worth in today’s market? Oh heck--I’d settle for finding a 100 N.H. $4 Columbian.”
We can try to answer Dr. Litle’s rhetorical question. Auction realizations for 19th century and early 20th century commemoratives in 100 N.H. grade have been averaging 12-15 times SMQ for 95 N.H. and 5 times SMQ for 98 N.H. The multiples seem to be higher when only one or two have reached a Perfect 100 grade. So, to answer Dr. Litle, based on the available sales data, a $5.00 Columbian 100 N.H. would probably realize in excess of one million dollars, and even the $4.00 would approach the million-dollar mark. Now, we’re not saying this is a sure thing, but that is what the numbers indicate.
The highest grade we currently have for either the $4.00 or $5.00 Columbian in N.H. condition is 95. So, as of now there is no stamp to test the market. The highest Columbian value in 100 N.H. grade is the 50c (one reported). The second highest value to achieve a Perfect 100 is the 30c offered here, which is the only Mint N.H. example to reach 100.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $24,500.00 as 98). The Columbian denominations to achieve the grade of Mint N.H. Gem 100 are: 2c (one 100) 4c (100 and 100J, see lot 2491), 8c (100J), 30c (100) and 50c (100). Aside from these five denominations, represented by six stamps, no other Columbian has been awarded the perfect grade of Gem 100.
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30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., extraordinarily well-centered, beautiful rich color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $6,750.00). Only three grade higher (one at 98J, two at 100). This is the only example in this grade we have offered since 2010.
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., extraordinarily well-centered, beautiful rich color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MARVELOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN - AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $7,500.00). Only three grade higher
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., radiant color as fresh as the day it was printed on post-office fresh paper, perfectly centered with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- ONLY THREE HAVE GRADED HIGHER TO DATE. A STUNNING STAMP OF GREAT VISUAL APPEAL.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $10,000.00). Only three have graded higher to date (two graded 98J and one graded 100, which realized $100,000 hammer in our Sale 962).
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., radiant color as fresh as the day it was printed on post-office fresh paper, perfectly centered with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- ONLY THREE HAVE GRADED HIGHER TO DATE. A STUNNING STAMP OF GREAT VISUAL APPEAL.
With 1998 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $10,900.00). Only three have graded higher to date (two graded 98J and one graded 100 which realized $100,000 hammer in our Sale 962)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., radiant color as fresh as the day it was printed on post-office fresh paper, perfectly centered with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- ONLY TWO HAVE GRADED HIGHER TO DATE. A STUNNING STAMP OF GREAT VISUAL APPEAL.
With 1998 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98). Only two have graded higher to date (one graded 98J and one graded 100 which realized $100,000 hammer in our Sale 962) and only eight others share this grade.
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30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., intense color and detailed impression on immaculate fresh paper, beautifully centered with wide and well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 1985 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $7,600.00 as 95, $21,200.00 as 98). Only five have graded higher to date, and only two others share this grade.
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., brilliant color and crisp impression, almost perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $6,150.00 as 95, $14,400.00 as 98)
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30c Orange Brown, Columbian (239). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, unusually choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,400.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., vivid color and proof-like impression, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED 30-CENT COLUMBIAN.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,400.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., bright color and paper, unusually choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,400.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1985, 1998 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,400.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., rich color, detailed impression on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,400.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., lovely deep shade on bright paper, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2003 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,400.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1985, 1998 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., intense color and impression, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,650.00).
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., outstanding centering and margins, vivid color on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1998 and 2004 P.F. certificates. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,650.00).
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., outstanding centering with wide margins, intense color on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2016 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,650.00).
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., gorgeous centering, intense color and impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,650.00).
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., intense color and impression, beautifully balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,000.00).
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., wonderful warm shade on bright paper, beautiful centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1975 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,750.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., bright color and proof-like impression, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1991 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,750.00).
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., intense color and impression, choice balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1990 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,750.00).
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., intense color and impression, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,250.00).
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,750.00).
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., choice balanced margins, vivid colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED 30-CENT COLUMBIAN.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,850.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., almost perfectly balanced margins, fresh and brightEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINED 30-CENT COLUMBIAN.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,850.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., unusually deep rich color on bright paper, sharp proof-like impression showing amazing detail of the design, gorgeous centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2003 and 2006 P.F. (XF-Superb 95) and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,650.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., intense color and proof-like impression, wide and balanced margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,650.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on crisp paper, beautiful centering, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,850.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on post-office fresh paper, beautiful centering with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $7,600.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., choice balanced margins, pristine color and impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE. THIS PHENOMENAL STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $7,600.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., unusually deep rich color on bright paper, sharp proof-like impression showing amazing detail of the design, gorgeous centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE. THIS PHENOMENAL STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 BY BOTH P.S.E. AND THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
With 2006 P.F. (XF-Superb 95) and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $7,250.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., intense color and detailed impression on immaculate fresh paper, beautifully centered with wide and well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1998 and 2000 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,600.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., intense color and proof-like impression, wide and balanced margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN.
With 1997 and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
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30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., intense color and proof-like impression, choice centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine, ex Hoffman, with 2003 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,050.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful Mint N.H. example of the 30c Columbian, with 1999 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,500.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., almost perfectly balanced wide margins, pristine color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, a very strong example of the 90 grade, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,300.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., very handsome, almost perfectly balanced wide margins, pristine color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, a very strong example of the 90 grade, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,300.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., wide and balanced margins, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,300.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression on crisp paper, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,800.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, a stamp with great visual appeal, with 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,800.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,350.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1999 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $2,350.00)
30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., bright color and detailed impression, choice centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN.
With 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $2,450.00)
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30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., handsomely centered, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,400.00)
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30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., rich color, wide margins and well-centered, Very Fine, with 2016 P.F. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $750.00), undergraded in our opinion
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30c Columbian (239). Mint N.H., rich color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (F-VF 75; SMQ $315.00 as 70, $850.00 as 80)