1898, $1 Trans-Miss., bottom margin single with plate number, o.g., never hinged, nicely centered amid large margins, deep rich shade, fresh and Extremely Fine; with 1975 and 1999 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 292  $3,500. A STUNNING MINT NEVER HINGED PLATE NUMBER SINGLE OF THE $1 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. $0 (Image)

1898, $1 Trans-Miss., top margin single with plate number "606", o.g., never hinged, well centered amid nicely balanced margins, deep color and crisp detailed impression, Very Fine and choice; with 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 292  $3,500. A LOVELY NEVER HINGED PLATE NUMBER SINGLE OF THE $1 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. $0 (Image)

1898, $1 Trans-Miss., immaculate Post Office fresh original gum which has been very lightly hinged once, perfectly centered amid large evenly balanced margins, beautiful rich shade and wonderfully fresh, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 1996 and 2006 P.F. certificates, latter Graded (95, SSV $3,500). Scott No. 292  $1,250. A GEM MINT EXAMPLE OF THE $1 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. $0 (Image)

1898, $1 Trans-Miss., oval cancels, rich bold color, exceptional centering amid large well balanced margins, Extremely Fine to Superb, a beautiful used gem; with 2008 P.S.E. encapsulation Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $4,000), to date only three examples have graded higher. Scott No. 292  $725. $0 (Image)