Price History for US Scott 241 in OG 70 Grade
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, small h.r., brilliant color and remarkably detailed impression, perfectly centered, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED IN ANY CATEGORY.
According to Brookman, only 55,050 copies of the $1.00 Columbian were issued. It was sold out before all of the other dollar values, probably because it was the most affordable of the dollar-value stamps. Speculation soon drove the price to $5.00 but it soon fell again, to about $1.50.
The theme of the stamp, Isabella pledging her jewels to finance Columbus's voyage, is known to most fifth-grade students who study the voyage of Columbus. However, the offer was never accepted, as financing was found elsewhere.
Ex Merlin. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $8,100.00). This is the highest grade awarded in any category (the highest Mint N.H. and used grades are 95). Only one other original gum stamp has graded 98.
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, small h.r., brilliant color and remarkably detailed impression, perfectly centered, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED IN ANY CATEGORY AND ONLY ONE OTHER SHARES IT.
According to Brookman, only 55,050 copies of the $1.00 Columbian were issued. It was sold out before all of the other dollar values, probably because it was the most affordable of the dollar-value stamps. Speculation soon drove the price to $5.00 but it soon fell again, to about $1.50.
The theme of the stamp, Isabella pledging her jewels to finance Columbus's voyage, is known to most fifth-grade students who study the voyage of Columbus. However, the offer was never accepted, as financing was found elsewhere.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $8,100.00). This is the highest grade awarded in any category (the highest Mint N.H. is a 95) and only one other shares this grade.
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, brilliant color, exceptional centering with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,750.00). Only three unused stamps grade higher (all hinged, at 98)
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color, exceptional centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2020 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,750.00). Only three unused stamps grade higher (all hinged, at 98)
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, gorgeous centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
The $1.00 is difficult to obtain in such superb condition; the margins are usually small. With 1995 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,750.00). Only two grade higher (at 98), and for Mint N.H. none grade higher
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged with part imprint left selvage, deep rich color and detailed impression, unusually choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS PART IMPRINT, ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1992 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,800.00). Only two grade higher (at 98). For reference, the highest grade awarded for a Mint N.H. stamp is also 95.
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and detailed impression, unusually choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,800.00). Only two have graded higher to date (at 98). For reference, the highest grade awarded to date for a Mint N.H. stamps is a 95.
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, choice centering with wide and well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1993 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,225.00). Only two have graded higher to date in the P.S.E. Population Report, both at 98
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, almost perfect centering with well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
P.S.E. encapsulated (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,500.00). Only two have graded higher to date in the P.S.E. Population Report.
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $1,600.00), this is a very high 90 and we feel this could easily have achieved a 95 grade
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $1,600.00), this is a very high 90 and we feel this could easily have achieved a 95 grade
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, vivid color, perfectly centered, slightly enlarged perf hole at bottom right, which presumably moved this from a 95 to 90 grade, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $1,500.00)
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, pretty shade, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $1,500.00)
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, brilliant color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $1,500.00)
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, single hinge mark, brilliant color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $1,500.00)
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, beautiful centering with well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,650.00)
$1.00 Columbian (241). Lovely balanced margins, rich color, neat oval cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,350.00)
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, beautiful centering with well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF 90; SMQ $2,200.00)
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, barely hinged, rich color and proof-like impression, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF 90; SMQ $2,200.00)
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color, choice centering with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1977 and 1981 P.F. certificates and 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, attractively centered and with exceptionally beautiful deep rich color, crisp impression, Very Fine and choice, with 1991 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,350.00)
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,550.00)
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$1.00 Salmon, Columbian (241). Original gum, detailed impression, fresh and Very Fine, with 1985 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF 80; SMQ $1,100.00)
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally wide and well-balanced margins, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF 80; SMQ $1,100.00)
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, single light hinge mark, brilliant color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (F-VF 75; SMQ $690.00 as 70, $1,250.00 as 80)
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, bright color, Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, F 70; SMQ $600.00)
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color on bright white paper, Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, F 70; SMQ $600.00)
$1.00 Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Fine 70; SMQ $610.00)