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1895, $1 black, type I (Scott 276), o.g., hinged, a stamp worthy of the captain of the Black Ships, intensely colored, its design thrown into stark sculptural relief, all on immaculate paper with exquisite margins, Extremely Fine to Superb, an admiral of a stamp, one of only four at this grade, with just one higher, according to the PSE population report, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $2,500. Scott $600. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)
1895, $1 black, type I (Scott 276), a simply outstanding example, with razor-sharp impression, exuberant color and mathematically precise centering, along with a desirable c.d.s. cancel, Superb, very rare as high-graded used, 98 being the highest grade awarded this stamp, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 98. SMQ SUP 98; $2,500. Estimate $2,000 - 2,500. Suggested Bid $2,000-2,500 (Image)
1895, $2 bright blue (Scott 277), disturbed o.g., a beautiful stamp on its face, with big color, sharp printing and glorious margins; even the gum is nowhere near as horrid as one would imagine, Extremely Fine, a worthy addition to any album page, signed A. Brun (!), with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 90. SMQ XF 90; $1,500. Scott $900. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
1895, $5 dark green (Scott 278), o.g., lightly hinged, rich color, excellent balanced margins, prime example of this desirable high value, Choice Very Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. and 1984 P.F. certificates. Scott $2,000. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
1895, $5 dark green (Scott 278), a beautiful stamp, with the most intense color imaginable, proof-like printing, and perfectly balanced margins; Marshall still fully visible behind the two black Registry cancel strikes, Extremely Fine, destined for a supreme collection, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 90. SMQ XF 90; $1,250. Scott $600. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
1895, $5 dark green (Scott 278), registry cancel, deep color, attractive example of elusive used high value; tiny corner perforation crease, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $600. Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)
1898, 2¢ red, type IV, vertical watermark (Scott 279Bk), position "D", booklet pane with plate number 1326, o.g., hinge remnant, fresh and well centered for this difficult pane, scarce position, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,350. Estimate $800 - 1,200. Suggested Bid $800-1,200 (Image)
1898, 2¢ red and orange red type IV, vertical watermark (Scott 279Bk), both position "E", booklet panes of 6, o.g., lightly hinged, red hinged in selvage only, two panes with different shades, both are fresh and handsome examples of these difficult panes; red shade with light diagonal crease through top two stamps, Fine. Scott $1,250. Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800 (Image)
1898, Trans-Miss., 1¢-$1 values (Scott 285-292), very attractive part set, several with very slight defects, 50¢ very attractive and sound, $1 centered with large margins but reperforated at left, lovely Very Fine appearance, $1.00 with 2002 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,017. Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)
1898, Trans-Miss., 2¢ copper red (Scott 286), plate number single, o.g., never hinged, deep, glowing color, exceptionally clear impression, and equal margins all around make this an outstanding item, Superb, choice, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 98. SMQ SUP 98; $2,500. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
1898, Trans-Miss., 2¢ copper red (Scott 286), plate block of 4, deep, rich color and printing sharp as a scythe, all bounded by impressive margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, giddy up, with 1989 P.F. certificate. Scott $240. Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
1898, Trans-Miss., 8¢ violet brown (Scott 289), plate number single, o.g., never hinged, a stunner of a stamp, with the deepest color and impression imaginable; paper crisp and clean, perforations intact, and margins very nicely balanced, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a beauty, with P.F. certificates from 2018 (graded VF-XF 85) and 1993. SMQ VF-XF 85; $650. Scott $400. Estimate $500 - 700. Suggested Bid $500-700 (Image)
1898, Trans-Miss., 8¢ violet brown (Scott 289), top imprint single, o.g., never hinged, very well centered, sharp and attractive position piece, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott $430. Estimate $500 - 600. Suggested Bid $500-600 (Image)
1898, Trans-Miss., 10¢ bicolor essay (Scott 290-E4), in black and dull dusky violet blue on india on die-sunk card; proof measures 61 x 48.5 mm; card 175 126 mm; flawless printing as to be expected, with nary a hint of aging; small part of previous hinge at lower left back of card (should be easily scraped away), Superb. Scott $750. Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)
1898, Trans-Miss., $1 black (Scott 292), slightly disturbed o.g., the razor-sharp printing on this stamp is breathtaking, brilliantly presenting the full, rich blacks of this masterpiece of American engraving; centered with mathematical precision; only the state of the gum (really?) prevents this from grading even higher, Extremely Fine, worth every penny of catalogue or more, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 90. SMQ XF 90; $1,750. Scott $1,500. Estimate $1,500 - 1,750. Suggested Bid $1,500-1,750 (Image)
1898, Trans-Miss., $1 black (Scott 292), o.g., previously hinged, a gorgeous example of this everyone-wants-it stamp, with raging color, a howling impression and snow-white paper; centered to right, but with well-balanced top and bottom margins; would make a handsome addition to any album, Very Fine, SMQ's lower-than-Scott valuation makes no sense, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 80. SMQ VF 80; $1,100. Scott $1,500. Estimate $1,400 - 1,800. Suggested Bid $1,400-1,800 (Image)
1898, Trans-Miss., $1 black (Scott 292), slightly disturbed o.g., bold color on bright white paper, excellent contrast, handsome and inexpensive example of this beautiful iconic stamp, Fine. Scott $1,500. Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
