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 (428). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, marvelous centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 428, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 1997 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,850.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only nine others share it. Despite the relatively high number it is surprisingly difficult to find in this grade, as we have offered only one other in our auctions
5c Blue (428). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,850.00), this is the highest grade awarded and only four others share it
5c Blue (428). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, Jumbo margins, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, ex Whitman, with 1993 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $875.00)
5c Dark Blue (428). Mint N.H., wide balanced Jumbo margins, striking intense color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $625.00 as 95, $1,900.00 as 98)
5c Blue (428). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and precisely centered, strong color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $590.00 as 95, $2,100.00 as 98)
5c Dark Blue (428). Mint N.H., wide balanced Jumbo margins, striking intense color on crisp paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MOST IMPRESSIVE MINT NEVER-HINGED JUMBO-MARGINED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT WATERMARKED PERF 10 ISSUE.
With 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,050.00 as 95, $3,300.00 as 98). Only one other shares this grade (and two higher)
5c Blue (428). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, attractive centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $600.00)
5c Blue (428). Mint N.H., intense color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $600.00)
5c Blue (428). Mint N.H., rich color, wide margins and choice centering, tiny natural inclusion in bottom margin, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1989 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $600.00)
5c Blue (428). Mint N.H., brilliant color, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $600.00)
5c Blue (428). Mint N.H., deep shade on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $625.00)
5c Blue (428). Mint N.H., perfectly balanced margins, strong color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $590.00)
5c Blue (428). Mint N.H., deep rich color, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,050.00), only two have graded higher to date (22 others share this grade)
5c Blue (428). Mint N.H. with selvage at bottom, deep rich color, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $290.00 as 90, $880.00 as 95)