Price History for Scott 247 in OGnh 95 Grade
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1c Blue (247). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 102 selvage, deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, choice centering with huge margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Scarsdale" -- this stamp has contradictory certification history; when offered in our "Scarsdale" sale (Sale 924, lot 73) it had 1987 and 2000 P.F. certificates as Mint N.H. and a 2004 P.S.E. certificate as Mint N.H. (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo), the older P.F. certificates no longer accompany and it now has a 2018 P.F. certificate as Mint N.H. (XF 90 XQ), the 2004 P.S.E. certificate also no longer accompanies and it now has a 2010 P.S.E. certificate as hinged (OGph, XF-Superb 95), but we and the P.F. see no trace whatsoever of hinging -- Scott Retail as Mint N.H.
1c Blue (247). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 ONE-CENT BLUE ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER.
With 2000 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,100.00 as 95, unpriced as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and only two others share it.
1c Blue (247). Mint N.H. with plate no. 102 at top, deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, almost perfectly centered with huge margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 ONE-CENT UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE IN THE BLUE COLOR. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE PLATE NUMBER, THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE EXALTED GRADE OF 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
According to Brookman, the Ultramarine color of the one-cent stamps was unsatisfactory, and so they changed the color to the more distinctive Blue of this issue.
Ex Scarsdale. With 1987 and 2000 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,450.00 as 95, $8,350.00 as 98). Only one other stamp shares this grade to date. It is important to note that this population statistic has not changed since we last offered this stamp in November 2006.
1c Blue (247). Mint N.H. with plate no. 102 at top, deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, almost perfectly centered with huge margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 ONE-CENT UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE IN THE BLUE COLOR. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE PLATE NUMBER, THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE EXALTED GRADE OF 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
According to Brookman, the Ultramarine color of the one-cent stamps was unsatisfactory, and so they changed the color to the more distinctive Blue of this issue.
With 1987 and 2000 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,150.00 as 95, $5,850.00 as 98). Only one other stamp shares this grade to date.
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1c Blue (247). Mint N.H., rich color on crisp paper, beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1994 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,100.00), only three have graded higher (all 95J) and only five others share this grade
1c Blue (247). Mint N.H. with wide right plate no. 98 selvage, pretty shade on crisp paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gen, with 2005 and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,100.00), only three have graded higher (all 95J) and only five others share this grade
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1c Blue (247). Mint N.H., wide margins and well-centered, fresh color, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $550.00 as 90, $2,100.00 as 95)
1c Blue (247). Mint N.H., vibrant color, Jumbo margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $550.00 as 90, $2,100.00 as 95)