Price History for Scott 304 in OGnh 90 Grade
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5c Blue (304). Mint N.H. with wide left plate no. 1538 selvage with string of plate printers' initials, intense shade and impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 5-CENT 1903 ISSUE IN EXISTENCE. THIS MARVELOUS STAMP IS GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E., AND IT IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
The 5c stamp was used to pay the U.P.U. rate to foreign destinations and so a large quantity was printed. Despite its large printing of just over 550 million (including the rare coils and imperfs), it is difficult to obtain in such superb condition. Only seven have graded higher than 95 (three each at 95J and 98), and this is the only example we have offered in one of our auctions graded higher than 95J.
Ex "Hanover". With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $4,250.00 is too low based on its realization of $7,500 hammer in the "Hanover" sale). This is the highest grade awarded and the only to achieve it.
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H. with wide left plate no. 1538 selvage with string of plate printers' initials, intense shade and impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 5-CENT 1903 ISSUE IN EXISTENCE. THIS MARVELOUS STAMP IS GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E., AND IT IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
The 5c stamp was used to pay the U.P.U. rate to foreign destinations and so a large quantity was printed. Despite its large printing of just over 550 million (including the rare coils and imperfs), it is difficult to obtain in such superb condition. Only seven have graded higher than 95, and the highest grade we have offered in one of our auctions is 95J.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $4,250.00). This is the highest grade awarded and the only to achieve it.
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5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., spectacular color and proof-like impression, precise centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,200.00 as 95, $3,600.00 as 98), only four have graded higher to date, and only two others share this grade.
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1902 ISSUE. SCARCE IN SUCH WONDERFUL CONDITION.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,650.00 as 95, $5,500.00 as 98). Only two have graded higher to date, and only two others share this grade.
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5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., deep rich color on post office fresh paper, wide margins and precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $975.00)
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, wide margins, precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $975.00)
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., deep rich color on post office fresh paper, wide margins and precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00)
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., unusually choice margins and nearly perfectly centered, intense color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00)
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., gorgeous color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00)
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00)
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., wide margins and essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00)
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,050.00)
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., bright color and proof-like impression on fresh paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,050.00)
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,300.00)
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., radiant color and detailed impression, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 1998 P.F. certificate, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00)
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5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., deep dark color and bright paper, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp with great eye appeal, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $975.00 as 95, $2,900.00 as 98), only four have graded higher (the highest is a 98J) and only two others share this grade
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 1997 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $510.00 as 90, $1,650.00 as 95)
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5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., rich color, wide and well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $400.00)
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H. with part imprint top selvage, uncommonly wide margins with choice centering, intense color, Extremely Fine, ex Whitman, with 1998 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $400.00)
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., uncommonly wide margins and superbly centered, intense color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $330.00)
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H. with partial imprint top selvage, uncommonly wide margins with choice centering, intense color, Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $330.00)
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., uncommonly wide margins and superbly centered, intense color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $510.00)
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., choice margins and beautifully centered, marvelous deep color beautifully contrasted against bright white paper, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $510.00)
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., beautifully centered, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $510.00)
5c Blue (304). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, perfect centering, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90)
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5c Blue (304). Mint N.H. with left part imprint selvage, beautiful Jumbo margins, excellent color and centering, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $275.00 as 85, $510.00 as 90)