Price History for US Scott 240 in Used
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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.
- 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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50c Columbian (240). Perfectly centered within choice balanced margins, magnificent intense color, large unobtrusive circular datestamp cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL USED 50-CENT COLUMBIANS AVAILABLE IN SUPERB QUALITY. THIS STAMP IS THE ONLY ONE GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
This value is notoriously difficult to find in used condition in such a high grade. Only 80 used examples have been submitted to P.S.E. for grading, which is approximately equal to the number of both $1.00 and $2.00 used stamps submitted. Of those 80, only 12 have been graded at 95 or above.
With 2010 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,700.00). According to the P.S.E. Population Report, this is the only example to have been awarded this lofty grade with none higher.
50c Columbian (240). Perfectly centered within choice balanced margins, magnificent intense color, large unobtrusive circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL USED 50-CENT COLUMBIANS AVAILABLE IN SUPERB QUALITY.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,700.00). According to the P.S.E. Population Report, this is the only example to have been awarded this lofty grade with none higher. This value is notoriously difficult to find in used condition in such a high grade.
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50c Columbian (240). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, unobtrusive cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, with 1994 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,650.00), only one has graded higher (at 98, ex Kirke) and one other shares this grade, a statistic that has not changed since 2007
50c Columbian (240). Wonderfully well-centered with Jumbo margins, deep rich color on bright paper, duplex cancel leaves design clearly visibleEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 1997 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,200.00 as 95, $2,700.00 as 98). Only one example has been graded higher (offered in previous lot) and only one other shares this grade
50c Columbian (240). Perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, deep rich color on bright paper, duplex cancel leaves design clearly visibleEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
With 1997 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,150.00 as 95, $2,650.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded by P.S.E. to a used 50c Columbian, and only one other has achieved this grade.
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50c Columbian (240). Wide margins and excellent centering, unobtrusive oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Kirke, with 1997 and 2005 P.F. certificates, with 2005 and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00), only four used stamps grade higher
50c Columbian (240). Rich color, exceptionally choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00), only three have graded higher
50c Columbian (240). Bold shade, choice centering within wide and balanced margins, neat registry oval cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00), only three have graded higher
50c Columbian (240). Rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, unobtrusive strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00), only three have graded higher (two at 95J and one at 98)
50c Columbian (240). Rich color and detailed impression, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,150.00), only three have graded higher
50c Columbian (240). Deep shade on bright paper, choice centering with wide margins, bold San Francisco registry oval cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00)
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50c Columbian (240). Uncharacteristically wide Jumbo margins with excellent centering, deep rich color, "San Francisco Cal. Jun. 27, 1894" circular datestamp, with 1995 P.F. certificate, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $725.00)
50c Columbian (240). Deep rich color, Jumbo margins, unobtrusive cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1989 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $450.00 as 90, $1,200.00 as 95)
50c Columbian (240). Enormous margins, deep rich color on fresh paper, bold strike of oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $450.00 as 90, $1,200.00 as 95)
50c Columbian (240). Uncharacteristically wide Jumbo margins and very well-centered, intense shade, light San Francisco double-oval cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $450.00 as 90, $1,200.00 as 95)
50c Columbian (240). Jumbo margins, exceptionally well-centered, oval grid and duplex datestamp cancel, bright white paper, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $455.00 for 90, $1,150.00 for 95)
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50c Columbian (240). Wide margins and well-centered, intense color, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $450.00)
50c Columbian (240). Rich color on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, neat circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $450.00)
50c Columbian (240). Intense shade and proof-like impression, neat strike of receiving circular handstamp, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $450.00)
50c Columbian (240). Choice centering and well-proportioned margins, intense shade and impression, lightly cancelled, Extremely Fine, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF 90; SMQ $450.00)
50c Columbian (240). Deep rich color, unusual segmented grid cancel, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $450.00)
50c Columbian (240). Deep rich color on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, bold cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $385.00)
50c Columbian (240). Choice wide margins and wonderfully well-centered, intense color, New York grid duplex cancellation, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $395.00)
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50c Columbian (240). Beautiful wide margins and handsomely centered, incredibly intense color on bright white paper, light strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, striking used example, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $270.00)
50c Columbian (240). Beautiful wide margins and handsomely centered, incredibly intense color on bright white paper, light circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, striking used example, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $270.00)