1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 1150 |
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 1c Trans-Mississippi (285). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, Jumbo margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Scarsdale, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $750.00 as 95, $2,200.00 as 98) (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
75.00
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1151 |
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 1c Trans-Mississippi
(285). Mint N.H., brilliant color and crisp impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $750.00) (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
75.00
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1152 |
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 2c Trans-Mississippi (286). Mint
N.H., vivid color on bright paper, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $670.00) (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
75.00
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1153 |
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 2c Trans-Mississippi
(286). Mint N.H., radiant color, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $670.00) (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
75.00
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1154 |
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 4c Trans-Mississippi (287). Mint N.H., vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, beautiful centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE
4-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $2,500.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
360.00
SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1155 |
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 4c Trans-Mississippi (287). Mint N.H., wide margins and choice centering, gorgeous color, bright and freshEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BRILLIANT AND FRESH MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE
4-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $2,500.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
360.00
SOLD for $2,400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1156 |
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 5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on post-office fresh paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A
WONDERFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $2,300.00). Only five have graded higher to date. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
360.00
SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1157 |
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 5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE
5-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $2,300.00). Only five have graded higher to date (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
360.00
SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1158 |
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 8c Trans-Mississippi (289). Mint N.H., absolutely eye-catching color in a soft shade, unusually choice centering for this difficult issue with well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A
STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, IN A DISTINCTIVE SHADE. TRULY A CONDITION RARITY. The two most challenging Trans-Mississippi denominations to obtain in Extremely Fine grade are the 8c and the $2.00. The
spacing between horizontal rows on the sheet is narrower than the spacing between vertical columns, making it difficult to obtain stamps with balanced margins. The stamp offered here is likely from the fourth and final printing in October 1898
as identified by Randy Neil in his book on the Trans-Mississippi Issue. He identifies the color as Dull Brownish Purple, which is not listed as a sub-shade in Scott Catalogue. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate as normal shade (XF-Superb 95, SMQ
$5,750.00). Only eight have graded higher to date and only three others share this grade. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
525.00
SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1159 |
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 10c Trans-Mississippi (290). Mint N.H. with wide top imprint selvage, wide and balanced margins, gorgeous color and impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE
10-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $4,000.00). Only six have graded higher to date. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
475.00
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1160 |
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 10c Trans-Mississippi (290). Mint N.H. with plate no. 610 at top, deep rich color and proof-like impression, beautiful centering with well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A
BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $4,000.00). Only six have graded higher to date. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
475.00
SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
