1898, $2 Trans-Miss., virtually perfectly centered with deep, rich color and full, barely hinged o.g. (if it is, indeed, hinged at all), wonderfully fresh and Extremely Fine; with 1996 (as NH) & 2006 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SSV $2,750). Scott No. 293  $1,900. $0 (Image)

1898, $2 Trans-Miss., remarkably choice centering with deep rich color, cancelled by Des Moines Jun. 19 cds, fresh and Extremely Fine, particularly desirable without the normally heavy oval cancel; with 2002 P.F. Certificate. Scott No. 293  $1,100. $0 (Image)