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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 92

United States
1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue - Essays & Proofs
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1727
Symbol:
Cat No: 292-E6

image 1898, 1¢-$2 Trans-Miss, bicolor large die essays. On India (285-E8, 286-E8, 287-E9, 288-E5, 289-E4, 290-E4, 291-E8, 292-E6, 293-E7). All hybrids except 4¢, 5¢, 50¢ and $1, "normal" colors, die sunk on card (200x150mm), very slight toning overall, $1 with water staining in the card area, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 285-E8-293-E7; $5,800.

Complete Images. Scott $5,800
(Image)

Scott $5,800

 Opening US$ 2,400.00
Sold...US$ 2,400.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:30:23 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1728
Symbol:
Cat No: 292-E6

image 1898, 1¢-$2 Trans-Miss, Bicolor Large Die Essays. On India (285-E8, 286-E8, 287-E9, 288-E5, 289-E4, 290-E4, 291-E8, 292-E6, 293-E7). 2¢ and $2 hybrids, others not, "normal" colors, die sunk on card (200x150mm), toning spots mostly limited to the backs and card surrounds, 8¢ with few spots in the die area, $2.00 with slight toning and spotting overall, still a Fine set.
Scott No. 285-E8-293E7; $5,800.

Complete Images. Scott $5,800
(Image)

Scott $5,800

 Opening US$ 2,200.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:30:38 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1729
Symbol:
Cat No: 292-E6

image 1898, 1¢//$1 Trans-Miss., Bicolor Large Die Essays on India. Group of 6 different, each die sunk on approx. 77x65mm card, bright colors, comprising 1¢ dark yellow green & black (285-E9), 4¢ red orange & black (287-E9), 8¢ dusky red & black (289-E4), 10¢ dull dusky violet blue & black (290-E4), 50¢ dull dusky blue green & black (291-E8) and $1 dark violet & black (292-E6), fresh and Extremely Fine group.
Scott No. 285-E9//292-E6; $4,300.

Complete Images. Scott $4,300
(Image)

Scott $4,300

 Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:30:56 EST
Sold For 800

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1730
Symbol:
Cat No: 285-E1

image 1898 (1¢) Trans-Miss., Vignette Large Die Essay. In black, initial state showing no lines in sky and water. On India die sunk on card (150x98mm), India corner tear at bottom left and light card toning at top, still Very Fine.
Scott No. 285-E1; $2,500. Scott $2,500
(Image)

Scott $2,500

 Opening US$ 1,500.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:31:16 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1731
Symbol:
Cat No: 285-E4

image 1898, Trans-Miss., 1¢ Vignette Only Large Die Essay on India, State IV. On 92x84mm card showing full die sinkage, sharp impression, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott No. 285-E4; $2,500.

ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS 1¢ TRANS-MISS. VIGNETTE-ONLY STATE IV DIE ESSAY.

Incomplete vignette only die with further engraving of entire left side, Marquette's hair is significantly larger and reshaped, Indian at right darker and robe shadow etched. Scott $2,500
(Image)

Scott $2,500

 Opening US$ 1,000.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:31:39 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1732
Symbol:
Cat No: 285-E8

image 1898, 1¢ Trans-Miss., Dark Yellow Green Bicolor Large Die Essay on India. Die sunk on full 201x152mm card, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine and choice full size example.
Scott No. 285-E8; $750. Scott $750
(Image)

Scott $750

 Opening US$ 425.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:31:55 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1733
Symbol:
Cat No: 286-E8

image 1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss., Dark Bone Brown & Black Bicolor Large Die Essay on India. Die sunk on 201x152mm full size card, Ridgeway dismal dusky orange-yellow orange (13m/3), Very Fine and choice.
Scott No. 286-E8; $2,000.

A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 2¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPI DARK BONE BROWN & BLACK BICOLOR LARGE DIE ESSAY.

The 2¢ Trans-Mississippi Bicolor essays come in 13 Scott-listed colors, with approximately twelve that are unique. These unique colors should not be confused with the one "normal" dark red bicolor essay that is considerably more common. Scott $2,000
(Image)

Scott $2,000

 Opening US$ 1,050.00
Sold...US$ 1,050.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:32:26 EST
Sold For 1050

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1734
Symbol:
Cat No: 286TC a, c, e

image 1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss, trial color proofs on card. Three singles in Purple (very light impression), Blue, and Deep Carmine Rose, large margins, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott No. 286TC a, c, e; $7,500.

Complete Images. Scott $7,500
(Image)

Scott $7,500

 Opening US$ 5,000.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:32:50 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1735
Symbol:
Cat No: 286TC a-e

image 1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss, trial color proofs on card. In the five listed shades of Purple, Black, Blue, Brown, and Deep Carmine Rose, each with large margins, fresh, a Very Fine and rare set.
Scott No. 286TC a-e; $12,500.

AN EXTREMELY RARE COMPLETE SET OF THE 2¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPI TRIAL COLOR CARD PROOFS.

Complete Images. Scott $12,500
(Image)

Scott $12,500

 Opening US$ 12,500.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:33:06 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1736
Symbol:
Cat No: 287-E8

image 1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss., Orange Brown & Black Bicolor Large Die Essay on India. Die sunk on full size 201x151mm card, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 287-E8; $2,000.

A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 4¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ORANGE BROWN & BLACK BICOLOR LARGE DIE ESSAY.

The 4¢ Trans-Mississippi Bicolor E8 Essays come in eleven Scott listed colors, all of which are unique. These unique colors should not be confused with the two 287-E9 bicolor essays that are considerably more common. Scott $2,000
(Image)

Scott $2,000

 Opening US$ 725.00
Sold...US$ 725.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:33:24 EST
Sold For 725

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1737
Symbol:
Cat No: 287P1

image 1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss., orange, large die proof on India. Die sunk on fresh 204x153mm full size card, rich color; tone spot far from die, Very Fine and scarce full size card.
Scott No. 287P1; $850. Scott $850
(Image)

Scott $850

 Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:33:56 EST
Sold For 500

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1738
Symbol:
Cat No: 288-E5

image 1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss., Dim Dusky Blue Bicolor Large Die Essay on India. Die sunk on full 201x152mm card, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine and choice full size example.
Scott No. 288-E5; $750. Scott $750
(Image)

Scott $750

 Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:34:18 EST
Sold For 400

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1739
Symbol:
Cat No: 289-E4

image 1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss., Dusky Red Bicolor Large Die Essay on India. Die sunk on full 200x156mm card, Extremely Fine and choice full size example.
Scott No. 289-E4; $750. Scott $750
(Image)

Scott $750

 Opening US$ 450.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:34:36 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1740
Symbol:
Cat No: 289-E4

image 1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss., Dusky Red Bicolor Large Die Essay on India. Die sunk on full 201x153mm card, Very Fine and scarce full size example.
Scott No. 289-E4; $750. Scott $750
(Image)

Scott $750

 Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:34:55 EST
Sold For 300

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1741
Symbol:
Cat No: 290-E4

image 1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss., Dusky Blue Violet Bicolor Large Die Essay on India. Die sunk on full 201x152mm card, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine and choice full size example.
Scott No. 290-E4; $750. Scott $750
(Image)

Scott $750

 Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:35:22 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1742
Symbol:
Cat No: 291-E1

image 1898 (50¢) Trans-Miss., Vignette Large Die Essay. In black, initial state showing no sky or mountains. On India die sunk on card (90x86mm), bright and fresh, Very Fine, a very rare vignette essay.
Scott No. 291-E1; $3,750. Scott $3,750
(Image)

Scott $3,750

 Opening US$ 2,000.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:35:39 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1743
Symbol:
Cat No: 291-E2

image 1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss., Vignette Only Large Die Essay on India, State II. On 89x81mm card showing full die sinkage, bold impression, second state of incomplete die further engraved showing sky ruled in and partial mountains, Very Fine and rare.
Scott No. 291-E2; $3,750.

ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS 50¢ TRANS-MISS. VIGNETTE-ONLY STATE II DIE ESSAY. Scott $3,750
(Image)

Scott $3,750

 Opening US$ 2,000.00
Sold...US$ 2,000.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:36:14 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1744
Symbol:
Cat No: 291-E3

image 1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss., Vignette Only Large Die Essay on India, State III. On 182x118mm card showing full die sinkage, bold impression, third state of incomplete die further engraved showing light shading on the far mountain peak at the right, added shading added to several areas including shrubbery at the base of the mountains and the rocks at left, Very Fine and rare.
Scott No. 291-E3; $3,750.

ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS 50¢ TRANS-MISS. VIGNETTE-ONLY STATE III DIE ESSAY. Scott $3,750
(Image)

Scott $3,750

 Opening US$ 2,400.00
Sold...US$ 2,400.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:36:55 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1745
Symbol:
Cat No: 291-E8

image 1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss., Dim Dull Dusky Blue Green Bicolor Large Die Essay on India. Die sunk on full 201x152mm card, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine and choice full size example.
Scott No. 291-E8; $750. Scott $750
(Image)

Scott $750

 Opening US$ 400.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:37:13 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1746
Symbol:
Cat No: 292-E6

image 1898, $1 Trans-Miss., Dull Violet Blue Bicolor Large Die Essay on India. Die sunk on full 201x152mm card, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine and choice full size example.
Scott No. 292-E6; $750. Scott $750
(Image)

Scott $750

 Opening US$ 575.00
Sold...US$ 575.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:37:42 EST
Sold For 575

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1747
Symbol:
Cat No: 292-E6

image 1898, Trans-Miss., $1 Trans-Miss., Dark Brown and Black, Bicolor Large Die Essay on India. Die sunk on 72x59mm card, Very Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 292-E6; $3,000.

THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE $1 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI BICOLOR DIE ESSAY WITH THIS COLOR OF FRAME.

The $1.00 Trans-Mississippi comes in seventeen Scott listed colors. Approximately twelve are unique. These unique colors should not be confused with the two bicolor essays that are considerably more common. Scott $3,000
(Image)

Scott $3,000

 Opening US$ 2,200.00
Sold...US$ 2,200.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:38:34 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1748
Symbol:
Cat No: 293-E2

image 1898, $2 Trans-Miss., Vignette Only Large Die Essay on India, State I. On 134x90mm card showing full die sinkage, sharp impression, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott No. 293-E2; $3,000.

ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS $2 TRANS-MISS. VIGNETTE-ONLY STATE I DIE ESSAY.

Incomplete engraving of Farming in the West vignette (originally intended for $2, but eventually used on the 2¢ value). This is the initial state very lightly engraved. Scott $3,000
(Image)

Scott $3,000

 Opening US$ 1,800.00
Sold...US$ 1,800.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:39:10 EST
Sold For 1800

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1749
Symbol:
Cat No: 293-E3

image 1898, $2 Trans-Miss., Vignette Only Large Die Essay on India, State II. On 89x76mm card showing full die sinkage, bold impression, second state of incomplete die further engraved showing four horses shaded, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott No. 293-E3; $3,000.

ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS $2 TRANS-MISS. VIGNETTE-ONLY STATE II DIE ESSAY.

Incomplete engraving of Farming in the West vignette (originally intended for $2, but eventually used on the 2¢ value). This is the initial state very lightly engraved. Scott $3,000
(Image)

Scott $3,000

 Opening US$ 1,600.00
Sold...US$ 1,600.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:39:43 EST
Sold For 1600

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1750
Symbol:
Cat No: 293-E7

image 1898, $2 Trans-Miss., Dark Red Orange Bicolor Large Die Essay on India. Die sunk on full 201x152mm card, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine and choice full size example.
Scott No. 293-E7; $750. Scott $750
(Image)

Scott $750

 Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:41:01 EST
Sold For 375

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1751
Symbol:
Cat No: 293-E7

image 1898, $2 Trans-Miss., Dark Orange Red and Black, Bicolor Large Die Essay on India. Mounted on 69x57mm card, India tear and wrinkles, slight edge toning, Very Fine.
Scott No. 293-E7; $750.

The $2.00 Trans-Mississippi comes in twelve Scott listed colors, this being one of the "normal" colors. Scott $750
(Image)

Scott $750

 Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:41:31 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1752
Symbol:
Cat No: 293 var.

image 1898, Trans-Miss., $2 Essay Collateral. Group of two 1896 Republican National Convention Tickets for the 4th and 5th Days showing the model for the $2 Trans-Mississippi river bridge vignette; 4th day with couple bottom edge tone spots, Very Fine.
Scott No. 293 var.; Estimate $200 - 300.

The tickets feature an engraving of the James B. Eads Bridge that was used as the model for the $2 vignette. Although the new die engraved by Marcus W. Baldwin for the stamp vignette is small and less detailed than the image on these tickets, it is very accurate to the source material.

Complete Images. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 00:42:15 EST
Sold For 350
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