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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20c Map, Air Post (C9). Mint N.H., massive Jumbo margins and mathematically perfect centering, bright color on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, an astonishing example of this issue, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $1,300.00 as 100, unpriced in the 100 Jumbo grade), one of only two at this grade, which is the highest recorded
20c Map, Air Post (C9). Mint N.H., radiant color, mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $1,300.00), only two grade higher at 100J (one was offered in our recent Morton sale)
20c Map (C9). Mint N.H., perfect centering with wide margins, bright color on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $1,300.00), one of only six at this grade with just two higher
20c Map (C9). Mint N.H., perfect centering with wide margins, bright color on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $650.00), one of only five at this grade with just two higher, this is very undervalued in SMQ as every 100-point example we have offered has realized multiples of this SMQ value
20c Map (C9). Mint N.H., perfect centering with wide margins, bright color on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, an exceptional 20c Map in the finest condition, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $650.00), one of only five at this grade with just two higher, as with the C7 and C8 offered in the previous lots, the meager SMQ value of $650.00 is mystifying -- the two 100-point stamps we have sold realized $2,600 hammer (in 2016) and $3,750 hammer
20c Map (C9). Mint N.H., phenomenal margins and perfect centering, bright color on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. encapsulated (Gem 100; SMQ $650.00), of 361 Mint N.H. C9's submitted to P.S.E., only four other examples have achieved a perfect Gem 100 grade (plus two Gem 100 Jumbo), we believe this should be priced higher in SMQ than its two 1926 partners in the set
20c Map (C9). Mint N.H., phenomenal margins and precise centering, bright color and unblemished impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ does not list this stamp in 100 grade, 98 grade is about 20x catalog value at $265.00)
20c Map (C9). Mint N.H. with left selvage, brilliant color, choice centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $375.00), only seven have graded higher
20c Map (C9). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins with perfect centering, vivid color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $250.00 as 98), only three stamps out of 296 submitted as Mint N.H. have graded higher
20c Map (C9). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins with perfect centering, vivid color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $240.00 as 98)
20c Map (C9). Mint N.H., stunning Jumbo margins with perfection centering, vivid color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $265.00 as 98, unpriced for both 100 and 100 Jumbo grades), only three others share this grade, none higher
20c Map (C9). Mint N.H., gorgeous Jumbo margins, perfectly centered as well with bright color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $265.00 for ordinary 98, 100 grade unlisted)