1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. Choice centering, natural s.e at right, tied by "St. Louis Mo. Dec. 7, 1898" postmark on red and blue Spanish-American War Flag Patriotic cover to Germany, receiving backstamp, stamp with small faults at right, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 288  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. Natural s.e. at left, tied by "Phila. Pa. Sta. J Sep. 3, 1898" duplex on red and blue Spanish-American War Flag Patriotic cover to Cornwall, England, missing top flap, small part of address scuffed out, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 288  Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)

1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. O.g., never hinged, wide margins, bold vivid color, fresh and Very Fine; with 2007 P.S.E. graded certificate (VF 80, SMQ $370+). Scott No. 288  $350. $0 (Image)

1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. Slightly disturbed o.g., precision centering, deep bold color, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 288  $140. $0 (Image)