2008 Rarities of the World continued...
Trans-Mississippi Issue
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 631 |
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 4c Trans-Mississippi (287). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 634 block of six, vibrant color, choice centering throughoutEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE
4-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE FROM THE TOP PLATE POSITION. A review of our computerized records indicates we have only offered five other Mint N.H. plate blocks of six or larger, including one intact pane. Of these, only
one other was from the top plate number position. The Lilly and Wampler collections also did not contain one. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Image) |
3,000.00
SOLD for $7,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 632 |
 |
 $1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with unusually wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE
$1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $4,150.00). Only one has graded higher to date and only 13 others share this grade. (Image) |
1,250.00
SOLD for $7,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 633 |
 |
 $2.00 Trans-Mississippi (293). Block of four, original gum, rich color and sharp impression, few sensibly reinforced perf separations not mentioned on accompanying certificateVERY FINE AND
CHOICE. AN EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $2.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. With 1980 Friedl certificate (Image) |
9,500.00
SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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