1898, $2 Trans-Miss., bottom margin single with plate number "613", o.g., lightly hinged, intense bold color on bright paper, choice centering, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 293  $1,900. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE PLATE NUMBER SINGLE OF THE $2 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. $0 (Image)

1898, $2 Trans-Miss., neat "Des Moines, Iowa" town cancel, wonderfully centered amid large well balanced margins, rich and uncommonly vibrant color on bright fresh paper, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 293  $1,100. CERTAINLY ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL USED $2 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI IN EXISTENCE. $0 (Image)