1898, Trans-Mississippi bi-color essays, die-sunk mounted on card, complete set (Scott 285-E8/293-E7), of nine, lovely pristine set; evidence of toning to 1¢ and $2 on outer card only, eye catching iconic set.
Scott $6,750
Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000 (Image)

Scott $6,750
Suggested Bid $3,000

Sale No: 747
Lot No:785
Symbol:Cat No:285

1898, Trans-Miss., 1¢ dark yellow green (Scott 285), full wide top margin plate number 592 block of 6 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, handsome plate with immense color; fresh with massive top selvage, a pristine reverse and all perforations sound, Very Fine, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 80.
SMQ VF 80.
Scott $800
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,200 (Image)

Scott $800
Suggested Bid $1,000-1

1898, Trans-Miss., 1¢ dark yellow green (Scott 285), simply breathtaking, with flawless color, day one-fresh paper, and immaculate centering, Superb, only two stamps at this grade, plus one higher (98J), according to PSE's Population Report, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 98.
SMQ SUP 98; $900.
Scott $7
Suggested Bid $600-800 (Image)

Scott $7
Suggested Bid $600-800

Sale No: 747
Lot No:787
Symbol:Cat No:286

1898, Trans-Miss., 2¢ copper red (Scott 286), full wide top margin plate number 737 single, o.g., never hinged, a simply gorgeous stamp, fresh with incredible depth of color and clear detail, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-Sup 95J.
SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $1,150.
Scott $73
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Scott $73
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,

Sale No: 747
Lot No:788
Symbol:Cat No:288

1898, Trans-Miss., 5¢ dull blue (Scott 288), bottom margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged, totally sound, with fresh color crisply printed amid near-perfect margins, Extremely Fine, a nice position piece, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $300
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $300
Suggested Bid $500-750

1898, Trans-Miss., 5¢ dull blue (Scott 288), simply stunning, with deep color on bright paper, flawlessly centered with a light "2" duplex cancel, a Superb jumbo, a Solo Top of the Pop, with the highest graded used stamp being a "98" in PSE's Population Report, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 98J.
SMQ SUP 98J; $1,150 as a "98".
Scott $25
Suggested Bid $800-1,200 (Image)

Scott $25
Suggested Bid $800-1,20

Sale No: 747
Lot No:790
Symbol:Cat No:289

1898, Trans-Miss., 8¢ violet brown (Scott 289), o.g., never hinged, a fresh example with soft color producing outstanding detail; nicely centered with three balanced margins, Very Fine, a nice stamp, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott $430
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $430
Suggested Bid $300-400

1898, Trans-Miss., 8¢ violet brown (Scott 289), wonderfully fresh and sound, with outstanding color and precise impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, pretty, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 95J.
SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $900.
Scott $48
Suggested Bid $600-900 (Image)

Scott $48
Suggested Bid $600-900

Sale No: 747
Lot No:792
Symbol:Cat No:290

1898, Trans-Miss., 10¢ gray violet (Scott 290), bottom margin single with imprint, o.g., never hinged, in color verging on black with magnificent detail on immaculate paper, Extremely Fine, a grand stamp, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 90.
SMQ XF 90; $950.
Scott $425
Suggested Bid $800-1,000 (Image)

Scott $425
Suggested Bid $800-1,0

Sale No: 747
Lot No:793
Symbol:Cat No:290

1898, Trans-Miss., 10¢ gray violet (Scott 290), full wide top margin imprint single, o.g., never hinged, a simply gorgeous stamp, Post Office fresh with deep color and clean detail, plus a full BEP imprint, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate for plate number and imprint pair.
Scott $425
Suggested Bid $600-800 (Image)

Scott $425
Suggested Bid $600-800

Sale No: 747
Lot No:794
Symbol:Cat No:290

1898, Trans-Miss., 10¢ gray violet (Scott 290), o.g., never hinged, crisply printed in alluring color with nicely balanced margins, Fine to Very Fine, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $425
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $425
Suggested Bid $250-350

Sale No: 747
Lot No:795
Symbol:Cat No:290

1898, Trans-Miss., 10¢ gray violet (Scott 290), o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh in deep, dark color, Fine to Very Fine, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $425
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $425
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 747
Lot No:796
Symbol:Cat No:291

1898, Trans-Miss., 50¢ sage green (Scott 291), o.g., previously hinged, a gold standard Prospector, Post Office fresh with deep color and clean impression; reperforated at left, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $400-600

Sale No: 747
Lot No:797
Symbol:(Cat No:292

1898, Trans-Miss., $1 black (Scott 292), regummed, Post Office fresh and one of the prettiest you'll find, Extremely Fine to Superb, a great example of this iconic stamp, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $875.
Scott $850
Suggested Bid $800-1,000 (Image)

Scott $850
Suggested Bid $800-1,0

Sale No: 747
Lot No:798
Symbol:Cat No:292

1898, Trans-Miss., $1 black (Scott 292), imprint and plate number 506 pair, 774162 - Scott 292 - top imprint & plate no. 606 pair, unused, OG, previously hinged along the bottom center vertical perfs, right with a light gum bend., o.g., previously hinged along the bottom center vertical perfs, right with a light gum bend., jet black color with a razor sharp impression within nicely placed borders, Very Fine, an impressive position piece of this iconic stamp.
Scott $4,000
Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500 (Image)

Scott $4,000
Suggested Bid $2,500

1898, Trans-Miss., $1 black (Scott 292), clean with bold color and strong lines, New York duplex cancel, Very Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott $700
Suggested Bid $500-700 (Image)

Scott $700
Suggested Bid $500-700