Price History for US Scott 358 in OGnh
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2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression on deeply blued paper, perfectly centered with wide margins all around, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. WITHOUT QUESTION, THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 2-CENT BLUISH PAPER IN EXISTENCE. THIS MARVELOUS STAMP IS GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST AWARDED.
The Bluish paper stamps were made as part of an experiment to correct problems with paper shrinkage and spoilage. The existence of this stamp with such superb centering and huge margins is truly remarkable.
Ex Merlin. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $7,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded (one other shares this grade, we have never offered it).
2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression on deeply blued paper, perfectly centered with wide margins all around, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. WITHOUT QUESTION, THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 2-CENT ON BLUISH IN EXISTENCE. THIS MARVELOUS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $5,300.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded (one other shares this grade).
2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression on deeply blued paper, perfectly centered with wide margins all around, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. WITHOUT QUESTION, THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 2-CENT ON BLUISH IN EXISTENCE. THIS MARVELOUS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E.
The Bluish paper stamps were made as part of an experiment to correct problems with paper shrinkage and spoilage. The existence of this stamp with such superb centering and huge margins is truly remarkable.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $5,300.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date (one other shares this grade).
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2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H., extraordinarily wide Jumbo margins and near perfect centering, radiant colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A HUGE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY BOTH P.S.E. AND THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
With 1984, 1998 and 2006 P.F. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo). With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $4,500.00). While there are two examples of Scott 358 that grade higher (at 100) in the P.S.E. Population Report, this is the only stamp with the Jumbo appellation in the entire P.S.E. graded population. The margin width and centering make this a truly extraordinary example from the popular Bluish Paper issue
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2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H., extraordinarily wide and well-balanced margins, radiant colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PARTICULARLY DESIRABLE AND EYE-APPEALING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,400.00). This is the only example to grade Superb 98 with only three higher
2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H., intense shade on deeply blued paper, gorgeous centering with unusually wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS BEAUTIFUL STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THE BLUISH PAPERS ARE EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN THIS HIGH GRADE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $6,600.00). Only three have graded higher to date and no others share this desirable grade.
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2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H., intense shade on deeply blued paper, unusually choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,025.00), only four have graded higher (at 98, 98J and two at 100) and only seven others share this grade
2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H., incredibly well-centered for a Bluish Paper, vibrant color on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,025.00)
2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H., incredibly well-centered, especially for a Bluish Paper, vivid color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,025.00)
2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H., flawless centering with choice margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,700.00), a very high-end example for the grade
2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H., incredibly well-centered, especially for a 2c Bluish Paper, vivid color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,100.00)
2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H., intense shade on deeply blued paper, gorgeous centering for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. A GREAT RARITY IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,100.00). Only one has graded higher (at 100!), and only four others share this grade.
2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H., precisely centered with perfectly proportioned margins all around, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,100.00)
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2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H., wide margins and choice centering, bright and crisp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $365.00)
2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H., uncharacteristically wide margins, bright and crisp, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $485.00)
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2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H., deep color on nicely blued paper, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.F. (for block) and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $250.00)
2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H., bright color on nicely blued paper, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2000 P.F. and 1998 and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $355.00)
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2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H. with selvage at bottom, intense shade on deeply blued paper, fresh and Fine, attractive with the selvage, with 1985 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (F 70; SMQ $80.00)