1c-50c 1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue (Scott 285-291)
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 680 |
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 1c Trans-Mississippi (285). Mint N.H., rich color
and proof-like impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $625.00) (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 67.50
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 681 |
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 1c Trans-Mississippi (285). Mint N.H. block of four,
exceptionally choice centering rarely seen in a block, post-office fresh color and paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; blocks unpriced in SMQ)
(Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 270.00
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 682 |
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 2c Trans-Mississippi (286). Mint N.H., magnificent
color on bright paper, mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE ON
THE GRADING CHART AND IT IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT. Our review of the Trans-Mississippi Issue in the P.S.E. Population Report revealed just how spectacular this stamp truly is. There is only one other example from the entire series
(either Mint N.H. or hinged) that has been graded Gem 100J - a Mint N.H. 1c. A further review shows that there are only seven stamps in the entire series (again, Mint N.H. or hinged) that have been awarded a Gem 100 grade. With 2016 P.S.E.
certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98J, SMQ $3,600.00 as 98J) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 67.50
SOLD for $10,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 683 |
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 2c Trans-Mississippi (286). Mint N.H., wide margins
and outstanding centering, rich color and proof-like impression on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED TWO-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,500.00) (Image) Search for comparables at
SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 67.50
SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 684 |
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 2c Trans-Mississippi (286). Mint N.H. top imprint
and plate no. 694 block of six with wide selvage, radiant color on fresh paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2016 P.F. certificate (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 750.00
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 685 |
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 5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., exceptional
centering, beautiful rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 275.00
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 686 |
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 8c Trans-Mississippi (289). Mint N.H., wide margins,
attractive color, Very Fine, with 1988 P.F. certificate (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 425.00
SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 687 |
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 8c Trans-Mississippi (289). Mint N.H. top imprint
and plate no. 609 block of four, deep rich color, well-centered, light natural gum bend left pair, Very Fine and choice (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
3,400.00
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 688 |
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 8c Trans-Mississippi (289). Mint N.H. top imprint
and plate no. 609 block of four with wide selvage, deep rich color, centered to bottom, Very Good (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 3,400.00
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 689 |
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 8c Trans-Mississippi (289). Top right corner selvage
imprint and plate no. 609 block of ten, natural s.e. at left, top stamps Mint N.H., bottom stamps h.r., rich color and detailed impression, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, ex "Saddleback" (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 4,400.00
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 690 |
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 10c Trans-Mississippi (290). Mint N.H., brilliant
color, well-balanced margins, crisp impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $950.00) (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 425.00
SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
