Price History for Scott 310 in OGnh
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50c Orange (310). Mint N.H., absolutely perfect centering within very wide margins, striking vibrant color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A TRULY SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1902 ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO ANY MINT NEVER-HINGED SCOTT 310 BY PROFESSIONAL STAMP EXPERTS.
Anyone who has been building a gem, never-hinged set of the 1902 Issue will immediately recognize the rarity of the 50c value in such superlative quality. It is one of the most challenging of the series to find both never-hinged and with perfect centering. This is confirmed by the fact that out of 53 never-hinged examples of Scott No. 310 submitted to P.S.E. for grading, only this example achieved the lofty grade of Superb 98. Quite likely this is the finest never-hinged example in existence.
With 1998 P.F., 2010 P.S.E. and 2014 P.S.A.G. certificates (latter two grading Superb 98; SMQ $23,500.00)
50c Orange (310). Mint N.H., absolutely perfect centering within very wide margins, striking vibrant color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A TRULY SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1902 ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO ANY MINT NEVER-HINGED SCOTT 310 BY PROFESSIONAL STAMP EXPERTS.
Anyone who has been building a gem, never-hinged set of the 1902 Issue will immediately recognize the rarity of the 50c value in such superlative quality. It is one of the most challenging of the series to find both never-hinged and with perfect centering. This is confirmed by the fact that out of 52 never-hinged examples of Scott No. 310 submitted to the P.S.E. for grading, only this example achieved the lofty grade of Superb 98. Quite likely this is the finest never-hinged example in existence.
With 1998 P.F., 2010 P.S.E. and 2014 P.S.A.G. certificates (latter two grading Superb 98; SMQ $24,000.00)
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50c Orange (310). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1902 ISSUE. THIS MARVELOUS STAMP IS GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- ONLY ONE HAS GRADED HIGHER (AT 98) AND ONE OTHER SHARES THIS DESIRABLE GRADE.
The 1902-03 Regular Issue was a great improvement over the Bureau's first efforts in 1894 and 1895. Perforations tend to be cleaner, and centering better, but the large plate layout and perforation method still resulted in a large number of poorly centered stamps. Furthermore, stamps issued in choice condition seldom stayed that way, because the boom in stamp collecting that began with the Roosevelt administration caused hordes of hinge-bearing philatelists to mount stamps over and over again. For this reason, today's collectors have grown accustomed to paying many multiples of Scott value for Extremely Fine stamps in Mint Never-Hinged state. Anyone who has pursued this set can testify that the 50c is rarely encountered in such condition. The 50c 1902 offered here probably ranks among the ten highest-quality examples in existence.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate and also encapsulated (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $12,000.00). This is one of only two graded 95J with only one higher (at 98)
50c Orange (310). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1902 ISSUE. THIS MARVELOUS STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
The 1902-03 Regular Issue was a great improvement over the Bureau's first efforts in 1894 and 1895. Perforations tend to be cleaner, and centering better, but the large plate layout and perforation method still resulted in a large number of poorly centered stamps. Furthermore, stamps issued in choice condition seldom stayed that way, because the boom in stamp collecting that began with the Roosevelt administration caused hordes of hinge-bearing philatelists to mount stamps over and over again. For this reason, today's collectors have grown accustomed to paying many multiples of Scott value for Extremely Fine stamps in Mint Never-Hinged state. Anyone who has pursued this set can testify that the 50c is rarely encountered in such condition. The 50c 1902 offered here probably ranks among the ten highest-quality examples in existence.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate and also encapsulated (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $11,500.00 as 95, $34,000 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only one other shares this grade.
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50c Orange (310). Mint N.H., wide margins and precise centering, vibrant color on pristine paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1902 ISSUE.
The 1902-03 Regular Issue was a great improvement over the Bureau's first efforts in 1894 and 1895. Perforations tend to be cleaner, and centering better, but the large plate layout and perforation method still resulted in a large number of poorly centered stamps. Furthermore, stamps issued in choice condition seldom stayed that way, because the boom in stamp collecting that began with the Roosevelt administration caused hordes of hinge-bearing philatelists to mount stamps over and over again. For this reason, today's collectors have grown accustomed to paying many multiples of Scott value for Extremely Fine stamps in Mint Never-Hinged state. Anyone who has pursued this set can testify that the 50c is rarely encountered in such condition. Apart from the $2.00 and $5.00 values, it is more elusive than any other value of the set in superb Mint N.H. condition. This example probably ranks among the ten highest-quality examples in existence.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $8,750.00). Only one has graded higher to date (at 95J) and only five others share this grade
50c Orange (310). Mint N.H., extraordinarily wide and well-balanced margins, vibrant color and pristine conditionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1902 ISSUE.
The 1902-03 Regular Issue was a great improvement over the Bureau's first efforts in 1894 and 1895. Perforations tend to be cleaner, and centering better, but the large plate layout and perforate method still resulted in a large number of poorly centered stamps. Furthermore, stamps issued in choice condition seldom stayed that way, because the boom in stamp collecting that began with the Roosevelt administration caused hordes of hinge-bearing philatelists to mount stamps over and over again. For this reason, today's collectors have grown accustomed to paying many multiples of Scott value for Extremely Fine stamps in Mint Never-Hinged state. Anyone who has pursued this set can testify that the 50c is rarely encountered in such condition. The 50c 1902 offered here probably ranks among the ten highest-quality examples in existence.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $11,500.00). Only one has graded higher to date (at 95J) and only one other shares this grade
50c Orange (310). Mint N.H., vibrant color, unusually wide margins and perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1902 ISSUE. THIS STAMP HAS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO ANY SCOTT 310 BY PROFESSIONAL STAMP EXPERTS.
The 1902-03 Regular Issue was a great improvement over the Bureau's first efforts in 1894 and 1895. Perforations tend to be cleaner, and centering better, but the large plate layout and perforating method still resulted in a large number of poorly centered stamps. Furthermore, stamps issued in choice condition seldom stayed that way, because the boom in stamp collecting that began with the Roosevelt administration caused hordes of hinge-bearing philatelists to mount stamps over and over again. For this reason, today's collectors have grown accustomed to paying many multiples of Scott value for Extremely Fine stamps in Mint Never-Hinged state. Anyone who has pursued this set can testify that the 50c is rarely encountered in such condition. The 50c 1902 offered here probably ranks among the five highest-quality examples in existence.
With 1998 P.F. certificate. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $9,250.00)
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50c Orange (310). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 602 selvage, vibrant color and crisp impression, gorgeous centering, couple weak perfs at top but still intactEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1902 ISSUE. ESPECIALLY SCARCE WITH THE PLATE NUMBER SELVAGE.
Ex "Vineyard". With 2003 P.F. and 1993 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $4,500.00).
50c Orange (310). Mint N.H., unusual deeper and darker color which we thought at first might be slight oxidization but the color is even throughout and may be natural (accompanying P.S.E. certificate does not comment on the color other than stating "Orange"), essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1984 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $3,700.00)
50c Orange (310). Mint N.H., brilliant color as fresh as the day it was printed, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1902 ISSUE.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,500.00)
50c Orange (310). Mint N.H., vivid color, choice centering with well-balanced margins on crisp paperEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1902 ISSUE
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,700.00)
50c Orange (310). Mint N.H., brilliant color, choice centering with well-balanced margins, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1902 ISSUE
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF 90; SMQ $4,000.00). Only two examples have graded higher than 90 in the P.S.E. population report, we see this as a solid 95
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50c Orange (310). Mint N.H., brilliant color as fresh as the day it was printed, wide margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,700.00)
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50c Orange (310). Mint N.H., fiery color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (F-VF 75; SMQ $825.00)