Price History for Scott 246 in OGnh 98J Grade
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1c Ultramarine (246). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and essentially perfect centering, bright pastel colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $4,750.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only three others
1c Ultramarine (246). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and perfectly centered, pretty pastel colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER-HINGED ONE-CENT 1894 BUREAU ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE ON RECORD.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $4,750.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only two others share it.
1c Ultramarine (246). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and perfectly centered, pretty pastel colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER-HINGED ONE-CENT 1894 BUREAU ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,800.00 as 98, unpriced in the higher grade). According to the P.S.E. Population Report, this is one of only three to have been awarded this lofty grade with none higher
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1c Ultramarine (246). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 246 IS AS FRESH AS THE DAY IT WAS PRINTED, AND HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,100.00). This is the only example to achieve this grade and only two have graded higher (at 98J)
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1c Ultramarine (246). Mint N.H. with plate no. 2 selvage at left, intense color which is probably the Dark Ultramarine sub-shade (but not noted as such on accompanying certificates), perfectly centered with enormous margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Scarsdale", with 2000 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,450.00), only seven stamps have graded higher
1c Ultramarine (246). Mint N.H. with tiny bit of pencil offset on gum not mentioned on accompanying certificate, enormous Jumbo margins and choice centering, deep rich color, incredibly fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $900.00 as 95, $3,150.00 as 98)
1c Ultramarine (246). Mint N.H. with plate no. 33 at bottom, radiant color as fresh as the day it was printed, choice centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 ONE-CENT UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 1995 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo). Only two have graded higher to date and only four others share this grade.
1c Ultramarine (246). Mint N.H. with plate no. 2 at left, intense color which is probably the Dark Ultramarine sub-shade (but not noted as such on accompanying certificates), perfectly centered with enormous margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 ONE-CENT UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2000 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,050.00 as 95, $2,700.00 as 98). Only one stamp has graded higher to date.
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1c Ultramarine (246). Mint N.H., pretty pastel color on brilliant white paper, perfectly centered with unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2002 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
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1c Ultramarine (246). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, light natural gum wrinkle at top right, Extremely Fine, ex Odeneal, with 1988 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $500.00), this surely would have graded much higher were it not for the natural gum wrinkle
1c Ultramarine (246). Mint N.H. with left part imprint selvage, brilliant color, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $500.00)
1c Ultramarine (246). Mint N.H. with left part imprint selvage, brilliant color, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $250.00 as 90, $875.00 as 95)
1c Ultramarine (246). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, light natural gum wrinkle at top right, Extremely Fine, with 1988 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $380.00 as 90, $1,250.00 as 95), this surely would have graded much higher were it not for the natural gum wrinkle
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1c Ultramarine (246). Mint N.H., choice balanced margins, fresh color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $150.00), deserving of a grade of at least 90 in our opinion