1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue (Scott 285-293)
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 480 |
P |
 1c-$2.00 Trans-Mississippi, Small Die Proofs on Wove
(285P2-293P2). Complete set, each on original gray card backing, brilliant colors throughoutVERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL COMPLETE SET OF THE 1898 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI SMALL DIE PROOFS FROM A ROOSEVELT PRESENTATION ALBUM. It is believed that
only 85 Roosevelt albums were produced. Each proof with 1990 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com
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$ 5,200.00
SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 481 |
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 1c Trans-Mississippi (285). Mint N.H., exceedingly
well-centered, bright color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00), only two grade higher (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com
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$ 82.50
SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 482 |
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 1c Trans-Mississippi (285). Outstanding centering
with wide margins, bright shade on fresh paper, light wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Kirke, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $900.00), only one used Scott 285 grades higher (at 98J, also ex Kirke), one other shares this
grade (Image)Search for comparables at
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$ 7.00
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 483 |
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 2c Trans-Mississippi (286). Mint N.H., radiant
color on bright paper, gorgeous centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED 2-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. With 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $3,600.00). Only two
grade higher (one at 100 and one at 100J) and only three others share this desirable grade (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com
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$ 67.50
SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 484 |
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 2c Trans-Mississippi (286). Radiant color,
perfectly centered with wide margins, bold parallel bars machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $750.00), more than 159 million of the 2c stamp were printed, yet to find a truly superbly centered and sound
used example is astonishingly difficult, the P.S.E. Population Report lists only this and three other used stamps at 98 with only one higher (at 100) (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com
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$ 2.75
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 485 |
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 4c Trans-Mississippi (287). Mint N.H. with top
imprint selvage, vibrant color framed by beautifully balanced Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A HUGE MINT NEVER-HINGED IMPRINT EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. With 2005 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95
Jumbo; SMQ $4,250.00). Only five grade higher (highest is 98J). We do not know if any of those five are imprint or plate number examples, but the two higher grades we have sold are not. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com
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$ 330.00
SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 486 |
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 4c Trans-Mississippi (287). Vibrant color as fresh
as the day it was printed, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, neat strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Kirke, with 2011 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $500.00), only three grade higher (highest is 98) (Image)Search for comparables at
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$ 25.00
SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 487 |
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 5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H. with top
imprint selvage, deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,750.00). Only seven grade higher (Image)Search for comparables at
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$ 300.00
SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 488 |
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 5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Deep rich color and
sharp impression on bright paper, light duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Helton, with 2018 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $400.00)
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$ 25.00
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 489 |
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 8c Trans-Mississippi (289). Mint N.H. with wide
top plate no. 609 selvage, choice centering with wide margins, intense shade and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE NUMBER EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. With 1995 and 2011
P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,000.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com
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$ 430.00
SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 490 |
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 8c Trans-Mississippi (289). Deep rich color and
proof-like impression, perfectly centered with wide margins, bold Cincinnati double oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 1989, 2005 and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,800.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is
shared by only three others (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com
Get Market Data for [United States 289] |
47.50
SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
