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1895, $2 bright blue. O.g., never hinged, well centered amid nicely balanced margins, rich vibrant color, fresh and Very Fine, with 1998, 2008 & 2013 P.F. certificates, the latter two Graded (VF 80). Scott No. 277; $2,900.
A HANDSOME NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 $2 MADISON ISSUE. Scott $2,900 (Image)
1895, $5 dark green. O.g., never hinged, choice centering amid well balanced margins, deep rich color and crisp impression, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, only one graded higher in the grade of 98, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate Graded (VF-XF 85, SMQ $9,250). Scott No. 278; $6,250.
A STUNNING 1895 $5 MARSHALL ISSUE IN RARE NEVER HINGED CONDITION.
To date, the P.S.E. has only certified eight examples of the 1895 $5 Marshall in never hinged condition. Scott $6,250 (Image)
1898, 2¢ rose carmine, type IV. Bottom margin plate number single, o.g., lightly hinged, rich brilliant color, fresh and Fine, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (70). Scott No. 279Bc; $275. Scott $275 (Image)
1898, 2¢ red, type IV. Horizontal inverted reversed watermark. Position M, booklet pane of 6, o.g., never hinged, rich deep color, Fine, a scarce pane. Scott No. 279Bj; $1,000. Scott $1,000 (Image)
1898, 2¢ red, type IV, vertical watermark. Vertical reversed watermark. Position E, booklet pane of 6, o.g., hinged at top, choice centering, strong color, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 279Bk; $500. Scott $500 (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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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
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Cat No: 286TC a, c, e
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
