Price History for US Scott E8 in OGnh 95 Grade
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10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., brilliant color and proof-like impression on bright paper, mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS COLOSSAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1911 SERIES SPECIAL DELIVERY STAMP, SCOTT E8, HAS BEEN AWARDED THE ULTIMATE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS STANDS ALONE AS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
The first "Messenger on Bicycle" Special Delivery design was the 1902 double-line watermarked Scott E6. In 1908 the "Helmut of Mercury" Special Delivery stamp was issued. However, the Messenger on Bicycle design was re-issued in 1911 from new plates with a single-line watermark, and the same basic design was issued continuously until the Motorcycle Delivery design replaced it in 1922.
Scott E8 is not particularly scarce (it has a Scott value of $240.00 in Mint N.H. condition), but to find an example such as this one defies the odds. The P.S.E. Population Report statistics support this statement, as does a review of Power Search and older auction catalogs, which failed to find its equal
Ex Whitman. With 1992 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,150.00 as 98). This is the only example to have achieved this pinnacle of grades. No other examples have been graded above 98J
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., brilliant color and proof-like impression on bright paper, mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS COLOSSAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1911 SERIES SPECIAL DELIVERY STAMP, SCOTT E8, HAS BEEN AWARDED THE ULTIMATE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS STANDS ALONE AS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
The first "Messenger on Bicycle" Special Delivery design was the 1902 double-line watermarked Scott E6. In 1908 the "Helmut of Mercury" Special Delivery stamp was issued. However, the Messenger on Bicycle design was re-issued in 1911 from new plates with a single-line watermark, and the same basic design was issued continuously until the Motorcycle Delivery design replaced it in 1922.
Scott E8 is not particularly scarce (it has a Scott value of $240.00 in Mint N.H. condition), but to find an example such as this one defies the odds. At first glance it almost strikes one as a perforated small die proof. The P.S.E. Population Report statistics support this statement, as does a review of Power Search and older auction catalogs, which failed to find its equal
Ex Whitman. With 1992 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,300.00 as 98). This is the only example to have achieved this pinnacle of grades. No other examples have been graded above 98J, of which there is one
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., brilliant color and proof-like impression on bright paper, mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS COLLOSAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1911 SERIES SPECIAL DELIVERY STAMP, SCOTT E8, HAS BEEN AWARDED THE ULTIMATE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS STANDS ALONE AS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
The first "Messenger on Bicycle" Special Delivery design was the 1902 double-line watermarked Scott E6. In 1908 the "Helmut of Mercury" Special Delivery stamp was issued. However, the Messenger on Bicycle design was re-issued in 1911 from new plates with a single-line watermark, and the same basic design was issued continuously until the Motorcycle Delivery design replaced it in 1922.
Scott E8 is not particularly scarce (it has a Scott value of $240.00 in Mint N.H. condition), but to find an example such as this one defies the odds. At first glance it almost strikes one as a small die proof. The P.S.E. Population Report statistics support this statement, and a review of our auction records with Power Search provides visual confirmation. None of the stamps (singles or in blocks) in our database compare to this Mint N.H. Gem 100 Jumbo example.
With 1992 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, $2,600.00 as 98). This is the only example to have achieved this pinnacle of grades. No other examples have been graded above 98J
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10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and exceptional centering, bright color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB JUMBO MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1911 SERIES SPECIAL DELIVERY STAMP, SCOTT E8.
With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,800.00). Only one stamp grades higher (at 100J, ex Whitman and last offered in Sale 1090). Only two others equal this lofty grade.
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., bright color and proof-like impression, outstanding centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1911 SERIES SPECIAL DELIVERY STAMP, SCOTT E8.
The first "Messenger on Bicycle" Special Delivery design was the 1902 double-line watermarked Scott E6. In 1908 the "Helmut of Mercury" Special Delivery stamp was issued. However, the Messenger on Bicycle design was re-issued in 1911 from new plates with a single-line watermark, and the same basic design was issued continuously until the Motorcycle Delivery design replaced it in 1922.
With 2006 P.F. (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo) and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,050.00 as 98). Only one stamp has equaled this grade and only one has been graded higher (at 100J, ex Whitman)
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10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., brilliant color, perfectly centered with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT SPECIAL DELIVERY, SCOTT E8, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
P.S.E. encapsulated (Superb 98; SMQ $2,600.00). This is the only example to achieve this grade, and only two others have graded higher to date.
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H. with plate no. 5514 at left, h.r. in selvage only, brilliant color, perfectly centered with wide margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT SPECIAL DELIVERY, SCOTT E8, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,050.00). This is the only example to achieve this grade, and only one other has graded higher to date (at 98J)
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10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., crisp impression, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,400.00), only five grade higher and five share this desirable grade
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., bright color and crisp impression, precise centering with Jumbo margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 1996 and 2002 P.F. certificates, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,250.00 as 95, $2,300.00 as 98), only four have graded higher to date
10c Dark Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., fabulous Jumbo margins and essentially flawlessly centered, magnificent deep rich color and clear impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN IDEAL EXAMPLE OF THE 1911 10-CENT ULTRAMARINE SPECIAL DELIVERY WITH SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK IN A VERY HIGH GRADE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,250.00 as 95, $2,600.00 as 98). Only three have graded higher to date.
10c Dark Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., fabulous Jumbo margins and essentially flawlessly centered, magnificent deep rich color and clear impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN IDEAL EXAMPLE OF THE 1911 10-CENT ULTRAMARINE SPECIAL DELIVERY WITH SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK IN A VERY HIGH GRADE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,450.00 as 95, $3,050.00 as 98)
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., bright color and crisp impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp, with 1996 and 2002 P.F. certificates, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,400.00 as 95, $3,000.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to any example of No. E8 by P.S.E., and only three others share this grade.
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., bright color and crisp impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp, with 1996 and 2002 P.F. certificates, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $750.00 as 95, $1,300.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to any example of No. E8 by P.S.E.
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10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., outstanding centering and margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 and 2019 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,125.00)
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10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins, intense color with finely etched impression, Extremely Fine, with 1987 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $500.00 as 90, $1,150.00 as 95)
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and well-centered, striking dark color, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $500.00 as 90, $1,150.00 as 95)
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., surprisingly large Jumbo margins, lovely color, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $580.00 as 90, $1,400.00 as 95)
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, Jumbo margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with copy of 1992 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $580.00 as 90, $1,400.00 as 95)
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10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $510.00)
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., bright color, choice centering and wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 1980 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $510.00)
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., bright color, choice centering and wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 1980 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $510.00)
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., lovely margins and almost perfectly centered, beautiful soft color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $510.00)
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., gorgeous color on bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $450.00)
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., gorgeous color on bright paper, long and full perforations all around, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $500.00)
10c Dark Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., choice wide margins and almost perfectly centered, strong color on fresh white paper, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $500.00)
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., lovely margins and almost perfectly centered, beautiful soft color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $590.00)
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., exceptionally beautiful wide margins, almost perfectly centered, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $640.00)
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10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., fabulous Jumbo margins, magnificent dark color ("midnight blue") on bright crisp paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $335.00 as 85, $500.00 as 90)
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10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., detailed impression, Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $305.00)
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., wide margins and handsomely centered, wonderfully fresh and crisp, lovely pastel color, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $335.00)
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, long and full perforations all around, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $335.00)
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., very wide margins of near Jumbo proportions, lovely soft pastel color, Very Fine and choice, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $335.00)
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., attractive margins and centering, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $370.00)