Price History for US Scott 240 in OGnh 95J Grade
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50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H., deep rich color and impression on crisp and bright paper, unusually wide and balanced margins all around which gives this stamp stunning visual appealEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE WE HAVE EVER OFFERED. THIS STAMP STANDS ALONE IN BEING THE ONLY 50-CENT COLUMBIAN TO RECEIVE THE LOFTY GRADE OF SUPERB 98 FROM PROFESSIONAL STAMP EXPERTS. THE ESSENCE OF PERFECTION.
With 1992 and 2000 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $18,700.00)
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50c Slate Blue, Columbian (240). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, phenomenal centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE IN EXISTENCE. THIS REMARKABLE STAMP IS GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- ONLY TWO GRADE HIGHER AND NO OTHERS SHARE THIS DESIRABLE GRADE.
With 1999 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates with bottom part imprint selvage. With 2022 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $15,000.00). Only two grade higher (at 98 and 100) and none share this desirable grade.
50c Slate Blue, Columbian (240). Mint N.H. with bottom part imprint selvage, deep rich color and proof-like impression, phenomenal centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE IN EXISTENCE. THIS REMARKABLE STAMP IS GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- ONLY TWO GRADE HIGHER AND NO OTHERS SHARE THIS DESIRABLE GRADE.
With 1999 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $15,000.00). Only two grade higher (at 98 and 100) and none share this desirable grade.
50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H. with part imprint selvage at bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression, phenomenal centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE IN EXISTENCE. THIS REMARKABLE STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- ONLY TWO HAVE GRADED HIGHER TO DATE AND NO OTHER SHARES THIS GRADE.
With 1999 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $11,000.00 as 95, $44,500.00 as 98). Only two have graded higher to date and none share this desirable grade.
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50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H., magnificent centering, wide margins and intense shadeEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MARVELOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. ONLY THREE GRADE HIGHER.
With 1997 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $10,000.00). Only three grade higher (at 95J, 98 and 100) and only eight share this grade. We have offered only one other at this grade, in 2010.
50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H., magnificent centering, wide margins and intense shadeEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MARVELOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $11,000.00). Only three have graded higher to date
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50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H. with wide bottom sheet selvage, colossal Jumbo margins and gorgeous centering, intense color and proof-like impression on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN IS, IN OUR OPINION, THE FINEST EXTANT. A STAMP WITH TREMENDOUS VISUAL APPEAL.
While we have long been a supporter of numerical grading and often quote P.S.E. Population Report statistics, there are certain stamps that defy numerical grading. This sheet-margin example of the 50c Columbian is such a stamp. The conservative grade of XF 90 Jumbo assigned to this magnificent gem is a prime example of the limitation of numerical grading when applied to sheet-margin stamps. We have offered 50c Columbians in grades of 95 and 98, but, in our opinion, none of those exceed the beauty of this stamp. Its past realizations also confirm our opinion -- it realized $22,000 hammer in our Sale 1100.
Ex Parker, Higgins and "Westchester." With 1998 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $5,750.00).
50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H. with wide bottom sheet selvage, colossal Jumbo margins and gorgeous centering, intense color and proof-like impression on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN IS, IN OUR OPINION, THE FINEST EXTANT. A STAMP WITH TREMENDOUS VISUAL APPEAL.
While we have long been a supporter of numerical grading and often quote P.S.E. Population Report statistics, there are certain stamps that defy numerical grading. This sheet-margin example of the 50c Columbian is such a stamp. The conservative grade of XF 90 Jumbo assigned to this magnificent gem is a prime example of the limitation of numerical grading when applied to sheet-margin stamps. We have offered 50c Columbians in grades of 95 and 98, but, in our opinion, none of those exceeds the beauty of this stamp.
Ex "Westchester." With 1998 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $3,750.00 as 90, $9,500.00 as 95)
50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H. with wide bottom sheet selvage, colossal Jumbo margins and gorgeous centering, intense color and proof-like impression on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN IS, IN OUR OPINION, THE FINEST EXTANT. A STAMP WITH TREMENDOUS VISUAL APPEAL.
While we have long been a supporter of numerical grading and often quote P.S.E. Population Report statistics, there are certain stamps that defy numerical grading. This sheet-margin example of the 50c Columbian is such a stamp. The conservative grade of XF 90 Jumbo assigned to this magnificent gem is a prime example of the limitation of numerical grading when applied to sheet-margin stamps. We have offered 50c Columbians in grades of 95 and 98, but, in our opinion, none of those exceeds the beauty of this stamp.
Ex Westchester. With 1998 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $3,500.00 as 90, $9,250.00 as 95)
50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H. with huge bottom sheet selvage, colossal Jumbo margins and gorgeous centering, intense color and proof-like impression on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN IS, IN OUR OPINION, THE FINEST EXTANT. A STAMP WITH TREMENDOUS VISUAL APPEAL.
While we have long been a supporter of numerical grading and often quote P.S.E. Population Report statistics, there are certain stamps that defy numerical grading. This sheet-margin example of the 50c Columbian is such a stamp. The conservative grade of XF 90 Jumbo assigned to this magnificent gem is a prime example of the limitation of numerical grading when applied to sheet-margin stamps. We have offered 50c Columbians in grades of 95 and 98, but, in our opinion, none of those exceeds the beauty of this stamp.
Ex Westchester. With 1998 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $3.800.00 as 90, $8,500.00 as 95)
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50c Slate Blue, Columbian (240). Mint N.H., rich color, well-balanced margins, small natural paper inclusion at center noted on most recent certificateEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2002 P.F. and 2020 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $3,750.00)
50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H., choice centering with balanced margins, detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2006 P.F. (XF 90) and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $3,750.00)
50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H. with part imprint at right, intense shade and proof-like impression, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $5,300.00)
50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H., magnificently centered, choice margins and with full intense slate blue colorEXTREMELY FINE. A MARVELOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
Current PSE Population Report figures for No. 240 Mint N.H. show ten graded XF 90 or higher.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $5,300.00)
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50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H., deep rich color, unusually choice centering, light crease at left, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate noting "Apparent Centering: XF-Superb 95" and graded (VF 80; SMQ $1,500.00)
50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H., attractively centered with a clear impression, Very Fine, the 50c is difficult to find in fresh Mint N.H. condition, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $1,450.00)
50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H. but described on accompanying P.S.E. certificate as having a "light disturbed spot at the upper right" (not mentioned on accompanying P.F. certificate), rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 1995 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80, which in our opinion is unduly conservative)
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50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, Very Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (F-VF 75; SMQ $940.00)
50c Columbian (240). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, long and full perforations all around, fresh and Very Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (F-VF 75; SMQ $680.00 as 70, $1,800.00 as 80)