Price History for US Scott 241 in OGnh 90 Grade
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Mint N.H., brilliant color as fresh as the day it was printed on bright paper, detailed impression, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH DEPICTS THE FAMOUS SCENE OF QUEEN ISABELLA PLEDGING HER JEWELS. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND ONE OF ONLY THREE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
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 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $40,400.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and one of only three to achieve this grade.
$1.00 Columbian (241). Mint N.H. with part imprint selvage at right, radiant color as fresh as the day it was printed, fantastic centering with wide and balanced margins on all sides, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH DEPICTS THE FAMOUS SCENE OF QUEEN ISABELLA PLEDGING HER JEWELS. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND ONE OF ONLY THREE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
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 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $40,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date, and only two others share this grade. It is the highest grade we have ever offered in one of our auctions -- the Scarsdale sale contained a 90.
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, choice centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE, GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E.. A WONDERFUL STAMP.
Ex Hall. With 1988 and 2002 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $14,250.00). Only three grade higher (at 95, we have not sold one since 2012) and seven others share this grade. Apart from the example offered here we have not offered another at this grade since 2011.
$1.00 Columbian (241). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, choice centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE. A WONDERFUL STAMP.
With 1988 and 2002 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $14,000.00).
$1.00 Columbian (241). Mint N.H. with selvage at left,, beautifully centered and incredibly fresh and crisp, wonderful fiery colorEXTREMELY FINE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN.
The $1.00 Columbian is a very difficult stamp to find in such choice Mint N.H. condition. The P.S.E. Population Report records only seven graded 90 and three graded 95 (none higher).
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $12,500.00).
$1.00 Columbian (241). Mint N.H. with left sheet selvage, beautifully centered, deep rich color, small tear in far left edge of selvage could be easily trimmedEXTREMELY FINE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN.
The $1.00 Columbian is a very difficult stamp to find in such choice Mint N.H. condition. The P.S.E. Population Report records only seven graded 90 and three graded 95, with none higher.
With 2002 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $12,500.00)
$1.00 Columbian (241). Mint N.H., brilliant color on crisp paper, choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
The $1.00 Columbian is a very difficult stamp to find in such choice Mint N.H. condition. The P.S.E. Population Report records only six graded 90 and three graded 95 (none higher).
With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $13,500.00)
$1.00 Columbian (241). Mint N.H. with left selvage, beautifully centered and incredibly fresh and crisp, wonderful fiery colorEXTREMELY FINE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED $1.00 COLUMBIAN.
The $1.00 Columbian is a very difficult stamp to find in such choice Mint N.H. condition. The P.S.E. Population Report records only six graded 90 and three graded 95 (none higher).
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $13,500.00).
$1.00 Columbian (241). Mint N.H., brilliant color on crisp paper, choice centering with well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND REMARKABLY FRESH MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
The $1.00 Columbian is a very difficult stamp to find in such choice Mint N.H. condition. The P.S.E. Population Report records only four graded 90 and three graded 95 (none higher).
With 1991 and 2000 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $12,000.00)
$1.00 Columbian (241). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, choice centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE. A WONDERFUL STAMP.
With 1988 and 2002 P.F. certificates and with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 -- in our opinion, this flawless stamp has perfectly-balanced wide margins and meets every qualification for a grade of XF-Superb 95)
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$1.00 Columbian (241). Mint N.H., brilliant color on crisp paper, long and full perforationsVERY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $3,900.00)
$1.00 Columbian (241). Mint N.H., bright color and crisp paper, long and full perforationsVERY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 COLUMBIAN.
With 1996 and 2008 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (P.F. graded F-VF 75, P.S.E. graded VF 80; SMQ $3,900.00)