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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12c Brown Violet (564). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, rich color on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $600.00), out of 265 graded Mint N.H. examples of this stamp, only six have achieved a Gem 100 grade (four at 100 and two at 100J)
12c Brown Violet (564). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, rich color on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $600.00), one of four at this perfect grade with only two higher at 100J
12c Brown Violet (564). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, rich color on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $600.00), out of 233 graded Mint N.H. examples of this stamp, only five have achieved a Gem 100 grade (including two at 100J)
12c Brown Violet (564). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $425.00), only five have graded higher
12c Brown Violet (564). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and outstanding centering, strong color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $425.00), only five grade higher
12c Brown Violet (564). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and precise centering, strong color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced above the grade of 98, SMQ $435.00 as 98), out of 177 graded Mint N.H. examples of this stamp, only six have been awarded this grade (two graded higher)
12c Brown Violet (564). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on brilliant paper, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $435.00 as 98), only one has graded higher to date and only four others share this grade
12c Brown Violet (564). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and precise centering, strong color and fine impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $415.00 as 98, unlisted in the 100 grade), out of 115 graded Mint N.H. examples of this stamp, only four were awarded this grade (one graded higher)
12c Brown Violet (564). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $285.00)
12c Brown Violet (564). Mint N.H., lovely margins and precisely centered, fresh and bright, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $395.00)
12c Brown Violet (564). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, Jumbo margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $80.00 as 95, $225.00 as 98)