Three things to keep in mind when looking at the above results (unsolds are not included):
It is important to look at the individual data points listed below. Price swings up may be due to varieties such as broken hat or other positives such as cancels. Price swings down may be due to factors such as faults on items that would have graded higher if they were sound, and may not be considered as desirable as a sound copy in this grade.
When looking at multiple grades on the graph, grades with the same population numbers may show overlapping.
At the time of an auction, the SMQ value has already been published and is available to bidders. Increases or decreases in SMQ value prior to the auction may affect the price realized.
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4c Lilac Brown (280a). Mint N.H., wonderful depth of color, detailed impression on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $900.00), only two grade higher (at 98) and three others share this grade
4c Lilac Brown (280a). Mint N.H., crisp impression on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $900.00), only two have graded higher (at 98) and three others share this desirable grade
4c Lilac Brown (280a). Mint N.H., unusual shade with great visual appeal, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Dr. Morris and Whitman, with 1990, 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $650.00), only one has graded higher
4c Lilac Brown (280a). Mint N.H., unusual shade with great visual appeal, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1990 and 2000 P.F. certificates and 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), this is the highest grade awarded to a stamp in this shade, only three others share this grade
4c Lilac Brown (280a). Mint N.H., unusual shade with great visual appeal, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1994 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,150.00), this is the highest grade awarded to this shade to date and only two others share this grade
4c Lilac Brown (280a). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1995 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $340.00), only one has graded higher and only two others share this grade