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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30c Carmine Lake (J57). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF J57, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND SHARED BY NO OTHERS.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $3,200.00). The highest grade awarded and shared by no others.
30c Carmine Lake (J57). Mint N.H., with bottom plate no. 5526 selvage, intense color and sharp impression, essentially perfect centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous plate no. stamp, ex "Golden Oak", with 1986, 1996 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,750.00), only one stamp grades higher (at 98J, we do not know if it has plate number selvage)
30c Carmine Lake (J57). Mint N.H., gorgeous color, almost perfectly centered with unusually wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT POSTAGE DUE ISSUE, SCOTT J57, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00). Only one other shares this grade.
30c Carmine Lake (J57). Mint N.H., radiant color, detailed impression, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,000.00 as 90, $1,400.00 as 95)
30c Carmine Lake (J57). Mint N.H. with part imprint selvage at bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,000.00 as 90, $1,400.00 as 95)
30c Carmine Lake (J57). Mint N.H., gorgeous Jumbo margins and nearly perfectly centered, rich color and detailed impression, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate for pair and 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $900.00 as 90, $1,400.00 as 95)
30c Carmine Lake (J57). Mint N.H. with part imprint at bottom, deep rich color on bright paper, almost perfectly centered with unusually wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT POSTAGE DUE ISSUE, SCOTT J57.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo--in our opinion, this is at least XF-Superb 95 or Superb 98, but the P.S.E. assigned "Jumbo" to a lower grade category); SMQ $920.00 as 90, $1,400.00 as 95)
30c Carmine Lake (J57). Mint N.H., gorgeous Jumbo margins and nearly perfectly centered, rich color and detailed impression, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate for pair and 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,150.00 as 90, $1,750.00 as 95)
30c Carmine Lake (J57). Mint N.H. with part imprint at bottom, deep rich color on bright paper, almost perfectly centered with unusually wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT POSTAGE DUE ISSUE, SCOTT J57.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo--in our opinion, this is at least XF-Superb 95 or Superb 98, but the P.S.E. assigned "Jumbo" to a lower grade category)
30c Carmine Lake (J57). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, unusually wide margins at sides, Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.F. and 2004 and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,000.00)
30c Carmine Lake (J57). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,150.00)
30c Carmine Lake (J57). Mint N.H., intense color on bright paper, long and full perforations all around, Very Fine and choice, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $750.00)