Price History for US Scott 242 in Used 85 Grade
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$2.00 Brown Red, Columbian (242). Perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, deep rich color on bright paper, neat strike of "New York Jan. 15 2:30 PM 94" circular datestamp, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING USED $2.00 COLUMBIAN IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
The $2.00 is one of the most difficult of all dollar-value Columbians to obtain in such superb condition. With 2012 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $12,500.00).
$2.00 Columbian (242). Intense color and proof-like impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering with unusually wide and balanced margins, Chicago World's Fair receiving datestamp used as a cancelling device after the close of the Exposition and dated Nov. 20, 1893EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
The Columbian Exposition was open from May 1 to October 30, 1893, and the use of this exposition marking is very unusual. The $2.00 is one of the most difficult of all dollar-value Columbians to obtain in such superb condition.
With 1992 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $8,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only three others share it.
$2.00 Columbian (242). Perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, deep rich color on bright paper, neat strike of "New York Jan. 15 2:30 PM 94" circular datestamp, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
The $2.00 is one of the most difficult of all dollar-value Columbians to obtain in such superb condition. With 2012 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $7,700.00). This is the highest grade awarded and one of only three to achieve this grade.
$2.00 Columbian (242). Perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, radiant color and crisp impression on bright paper, neat strike of circular datestamp at topEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND ONE OF ONLY THREE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
Used examples of the $2.00 Columbian are difficult to find in high grades. The margins are never Jumbo, and are rarely wide. It is often found with a heavy cancel which obliterates part of the design. The stamp offered here is the exception -- the margins are wide and perfectly balanced, the color is beautiful, the perforations are long and even, and the cancel is well-placed and not too heavy. It is easily the finest we have ever encountered.
With 1994 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $7,700.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only two others have achieved this grade.
$2.00 Columbian (242). Perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, deep rich color on bright paper, neat strike of "New York Jan. 15 2:30 PM 94" circular datestamp, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND ONLY ONE OTHER HAS ACHIEVED THIS GRADE.
The $2.00 is one of the most difficult of all dollar-value Columbians to obtain in such superb condition. With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $7,700.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and one of only two to achieve this grade. The other is currently part of the "Natalee Grace" Collection, available for collectors to view at the Exhibits section of our website.
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$2.00 Brown Red, Columbian (242). Bold color on bright paper, unobtrusive cancel, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,500.00). Only four grade higher (all at 98).
$2.00 Columbian (242). Gorgeous color on fresh paper, wide and balanced margins, remarkable face-free strike of duplex cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN, WITH A CANCEL ALLOWING AN UNOBSCURED VIEW OF THE "COLUMBUS IN CHAINS" DESIGN.
With 2021 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,250.00). Only four used stamps grade higher (all at 98).
$2.00 Columbian (242). Bold color on fresh paper, wide and balanced margins, unobtrusive corner cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,250.00). Only four examples grade higher (all at 98).
$2.00 Columbian (242). Brilliant color and crisp impression, unusually wide and balanced margins, neat strike of purple New York registry oval cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,250.00). Only four grade higher
$2.00 Columbian (242). Bold color on bright paper, unobtrusive cancel, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,250.00). Only four examples grade higher (all at 98).
$2.00 Columbian (242). Radiant color on fresh paper, vignett-free light strike of target cancel leaves design fully visible, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2003 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,300.00). Only three have graded higher (at 98)
$2.00 Columbian (242). Radiant color on bright paper, perfect strike of "New York May 13 3:30PM D" circular datestamp, wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 1990 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,400.00). Only two have graded higher to date (at 98) and only five others share this grade.
$2.00 Columbian (242). Brilliant color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins all around, neat strikes of New York registry oval cancelsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE. THIS BEAUTIFUL STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,100.00). Only two have graded higher to date in the P.S.E. Population Report.
$2.00 Columbian (242). Brilliant color and crisp impression, unusually wide and balanced margins, neat strike of purple New York registry oval cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,800.00). Only two have graded higher to date and only five others share this grade.
$2.00 Columbian (242). Brilliant color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins all around, neat strikes of New York registry oval cancelsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE. THIS BEAUTIFUL STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date, and only three others share this grade
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Crisp impression on fresh paper, light vignette-free cancel, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, ex Kirke, with 1997, 2005 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,250.00)
$2.00 Columbian (242). Crisp impression on bright paper, neat strike of duplex cancel, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,250.00)
$2.00 Columbian (242). Deep shade on fresh white paper, beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins, two strikes of New York duplex cancel, single slightly shorter perf at upper right, still Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,100.00)
$2.00 Columbian (242). Wide and balanced margins, attractive color with bold New York oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,100.00)
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Jumbo margins and attractively centered, deep color, neat double oval cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $980.00 as 85, $1,400.00 as 95)
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Rich color, neat New York oval registry cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $825.00)
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$2.00 Columbian (242). Wonderful deep rich color, light Pennsylvania town circular datestamp, Very Fine, an unusually pretty example of this difficult value, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $560.00)
$2.00 Columbian (242). Well-centered, light registry oval cancel, Very Fine, with 1992 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $700.00)