1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. Top margin pair with plate number and imprint, o.g., never hinged, fresh and bright, deep color, F.-V.F. Scott No. 288  $800. $0 (Image)

1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. Wavy line machine cancel, exceptional centering amid huge margins all around, deep bold color, Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, a stunning large margin gem, this being the only reported in this grade with only two higher; with 2007 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 95J, SMQ $330 for 95 and $1,050 for 98). Scott No. 288  $23. $0 (Image)