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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5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H. with left plate no. 2953 sheet margin, deep rich color, enormous margins all around with portions of adjoining stamps, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $1,500.00), the highest grade awarded and shared by only one other
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H., massive even margins, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning Mint N.H. example of this imperforate issue, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $1,500.00), one of two examples graded 100, with none higher
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H., huge margins including wide top left corner sheet margins with plate printers' initials, bright color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, a wonderful position piece, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,000.00 as 98, $1,500.00 as 100)
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H., huge margins including left sheet margin with part of plate printers' initials, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,000.00)
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H., huge margins all around, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,000.00), only five have been graded higher
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H., huge margins including top part imprint, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $850.00)
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H. horizontal pair, large margins, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,950.00), the highest grade awarded to a pair
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H. with wide top half arrow selvage, large even margins other three sides including captured vertical guideline at left, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $850.00 for normal)
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H., large even margins, a post-office fresh Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $850.00)
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H. with extra wide right sheet margin, large even margins other three sides, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful position single of this issue, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $850.00)
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H., large and even margins, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $850.00)
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H. horizontal pair with vertical guide line between stamps, huge margins, Extremely Fine Gem position pair, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,950.00), this is the highest grade awarded to a Scott 315 pair, we doubt that many of the other 12 pairs graded 95 shows the guideline
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H. with wide right half arrow margin, large even margins other three sides, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful position single of this issue, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $850.00 for normal)
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H., huge margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $900.00)
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H., large margins incl. top sheet margin, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $850.00)
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H., large margins all around, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $850.00)
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H. horizontal pair, large and even margins, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; unpriced in SMQ as a multiple)
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H., huge margins, intense shade and impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $725.00)
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H. horizontal pair, large balanced margins, fresh, strong color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ unpriced as a pair, Mint N.H. single in 95 grade is $550.00)
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H., large to huge margins, dark color and clear impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1982 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $660.00)
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H. with centerline at top, rich color on post-office fresh paper, large balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $750.00)
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H., rich color on post-office fresh paper, large margins, Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $850.00)