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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6c Lake (282). Mint N.H. with selvage at top, mathematically perfect centering, brilliant color, sharp proof-like impression on bright paper, long and full perforations all around
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB 6-CENT 1898 BUREAU ISSUE IS GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Ex "Hanover". With 2008 and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; SMQ $9,100.00). Only one other Mint N.H. stamp graded 100 is listed in the P.S.E. Population Report
6c Lake (282). Mint N.H. with selvage at top, brilliant color, sharp proof-like impression on bright paper, long and full perforations all around, mathematically perfect centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB STAMP IS GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS BY FAR THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY STAMP TO ACHIEVE IT.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $9,100.00). As an indication of how rare the 6c 1898 is in higher grades, the next-highest grade awarded is a 95, and only three stamps in any condition (used, hinged etc.) have graded higher than a 95 (two used, both 98 and the 100 graded stamp offered here)
6c Lake (282). Mint N.H. with selvage at top, brilliant color, sharp proof-like impression on bright paper, long and full perforations all around, mathematically perfect centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS BY FAR THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND IT IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $5,600.00 as 98). As an indication of how rare the 6c 1898 is in higher grades, the next-highest grade awarded to date is a 95, and no stamp in any condition (used, hinged etc.) has graded higher than a 95 to date, with the exception of the stamp offered here.
6c Lake (282). Mint N.H., brilliant color, perfectly centered with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, one of the most difficult stamps of the series to obtain in such superb condition, with 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00)
6c Lake (282). Mint N.H., precisely centered, vivid color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00), only one grades higher (at 100)
6c Lake (282). Mint N.H., precisely centered, vivid color on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00), only two grade higher
6c Lake (282). Mint N.H., precisely centered, vivid color on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,300.00), only one stamp has graded higher
6c Lake (282). Mint N.H., pretty color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,300.00), only one has graded higher (at 100)
6c Lake (282). Mint N.H., almost precisely centered, vivid color on pure white paper, crisp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,300.00)., one of six in this grade with only one higher
6c Lake (282). Mint N.H., brilliant color, exceptional centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, one of the most difficult stamps of the series to obtain in such superb condition, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,300.00), only one stamp in any condition has graded higher than a 95 to date (the Gem 100 from our Sale 967, realized $17,500) and only five others share this grade
6c Lake (282). Mint N.H., radiant color on post-office fresh paper, perfectly centered, long and full perforations all around
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1898 6-CENT WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF 95 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE GIVEN TO DATE.
With 1997 P.F. certificate. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,500.00). Only one other shares this grade.
6c Lake (282). Mint N.H., brilliant color, perfectly centered with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, one of the most difficult stamps of the series to obtain in such superb condition, with 2001 P.F. certificate and 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
6c Lake (282). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, P.S.E. Encapsulated (XF 90; SMQ $475.00), only eleven have graded higher