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.
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$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H. with plate no. A 5782 top selvage, massive Jumbo margins and mathematically perfect centering, deep rich color on fresh paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS ASTONISHING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 1917 ISSUE, SCOTT 518, HAS RECEIVED THE ULTIMATE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO FROM P.S.E. THE ESSENCE OF PERFECTION.
Plate 5782 was the only plate prepared for each of the $1.00 Franklin issues (Scott 423, 460, 478 and 518). None of the other $1.00 Franklin issues has been graded above 98J in Mint N.H. condition.
Ex "Westchester". With 1989 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $4,500.00 as 100). This is one of only two at this highest of grades. The other recently sold in our auction of the James P. Myerson collection
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS ASTONISHING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 1917 ISSUE, SCOTT 518, HAS RECEIVED THE ULTIMATE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO FROM P.S.E. THE ESSENCE OF PERFECTION.
Plate 5782 was the only plate prepared for each of the $1.00 Franklin issues (Scott 423, 460, 478 and 518). None of the other $1.00 Franklin issues has been graded above 98J in Mint N.H. condition.
Ex Henson. With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in this grade in SMQ; SMQ $4,500.00 as 100). This is the highest grade possible and one of only two to achieve this grade.
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS ASTONISHING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 1917 ISSUE, SCOTT 518, HAS RECEIVED THE ULTIMATE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO FROM P.S.E. THE ESSENCE OF PERFECTION.
Plate 5782 was the only plate prepared for each of the $1.00 Franklin issues (Scott 423, 460, 478 and 518). None of the other $1.00 Franklin issues has been graded above 98J in Mint N.H. condition.
With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in this grade in SMQ; SMQ $4,500.00 as 100). This is the highest grade possible and one of only two at this grade.
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H. with plate no. A 5782 top selvage, massive Jumbo margins and mathematically perfect centering, deep rich color on fresh paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS ASTONISHING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 1917 ISSUE, SCOTT 518, HAS RECEIVED THE ULTIMATE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO FROM P.S.E. THE ESSENCE OF PERFECTION.
Plate 5782 was the only plate prepared for each of the $1.00 Franklin issues (Scott 423, 460, 478 and 518). None of the other $1.00 Franklin issues has been graded above 98J in Mint N.H. condition.
Ex "Westchester". With 1989 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $4,500.00 as 100). This is one of only two at this highest of grades and the first Gem 100 of any kind we have offered in our auctions.
$1.00 Violet Black (518 var). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, perfectly centered with uncommonly wide margins, beautiful perforations
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 1917 ISSUE, SCOTT 518, IN THE VIOLET BLACK SUB-SHADE. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
Ex Piedmont. With 1994 and 2002 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ in any grade higher than 98, SMQ $2,350.00 as 98). Only four have been awarded this lofty grade, including one in the main shade offered in the previous lot.
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., beautiful warm color which is in marked contrast to the example offered in the following lot, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all around
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 1917 ISSUE, SCOTT 518, IN THE VIOLET BROWN SHADE. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
With 1999 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ in any grade higher than 98, SMQ $2,350.00 as 98). Only four have been awarded this lofty grade, including one in the Violet Black sub-shade offered in the following lot.
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., essentially perfect centering, bright and fresh in every respect, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,600.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,600.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,600.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., remarkably detailed impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,600.00), only nine have graded higher
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, beautiful centering with unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp with great eye appeal, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,600.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H. with bottom plate no. 5782 selvage, exceptionally well-centered with wide margins, rich color and detailed impression, Extremely Fine Gem, a stamp with tremendous eye appeal, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,600.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., beautifully balanced margins, rich color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,600.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., perfectly balanced margins, rich color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,650.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,850.00), only six have graded higher to date
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., perfectly balanced margins, pristine color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a magnificent stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,150.00), only six have graded higher to date
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all around
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 1917 ISSUE, SCOTT 518, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,850.00). Only six have graded higher to date and only 13 others share this desirable high grade.
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 5782 and letter "A" selvage, lavish and wonderfully well-balanced margins, uncommonly fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $800.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Clipper City", with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $800.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $800.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., uncharacteristically wide margins, deep color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $525.00 as 95, $1,600.00 as 98)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., remarkably wide margins, rich color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $525.00 as 95, $1,600.00 as 98)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $645.00 as 95, $1,850.00 as 98)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $600.00 as 95, $2,000.00 as 98)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, wide margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $525.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $525.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., exceedingly well-centered, intense proof-like color and impression on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Dr. Killien, with 1997 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $525.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., bright shade on crisp paper, choice balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $575.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, wide balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,050.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., handsome margins and centering, intense color with a sharp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,050.00)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., brilliant color, almost perfectly centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, 2002 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $200.00 as 90, $610.00 as 95)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, 2002 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $310.00 as 90, $1,050.00 as 95)
$1.00 Violet Brown (518). Mint N.H., intense shade, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $150.00)