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1898 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE
 
 
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Lot 1305

1898, 1¢-10¢ Trans-Miss. (285-290), nicely centered, bright colors, o.g., never hinged except 4¢ slightly disturbed and 8¢ very lightly hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,350
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Lot 1306

1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss. (286), bottom margin imprint and plate No. 732 block of four. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott $375
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Lot 1307

1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. (287), near perfect centering, bright color on fresh white paper. O.g., never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $350

Expertization: 1980 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1308

1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. (287), beautifully centered, fresh and rich color, mild gum bend not mentioned in either Certificate. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $1,200.
Scott $350

Expertization: 2003 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 1309

1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. (287), o.g., never hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $350
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Lot 1310

1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. (287), bottom margin imprint and plate no. 599 block of six, crisp and intact perforations, a bit oxidized— does not show in certificate, original gum never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $2,750

Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1311

1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (288), post office fresh. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $350

Expertization: 2003 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF 80.
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Lot 1312

1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss. (289), well centered with bottom imprint margin, handsome rich color and strong impression. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $550

Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1313

1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss. (289), bottom margin imprint and plate No. block of six. Crisp perforations, deep rich color. O.g., lightly hinged on one stamp, others never hinged. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $3,650
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Lot 1314

1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss. (291), remarkably intense color and a sharp impression, well centered. O.g., lightly hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $700

Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1315
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1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss. (291), rich color. Light unobtrusive cancel. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $190

Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1316
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), choice centering within large margins, natural straight edge at right, prooflike impression. Unused. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $650
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Lot 1317

1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), well centered with strong color and impression. O.g., lightly hinged. Reperforated at right. Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $1,250

Expertization: 1999 P.F. (clear) & 2007 P.S.E. Certificates.
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Lot 1318

1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), top margin imprint and plate No. pair, intense color. O.g., never hinged. Light toning in the selvage. Stamps are fresh and Fine.
Scott $7,500
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Lot 1319
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), exceptionally well centered, with intense color, a sharp impression and an unobtrusive cancel. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $600

Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1320

1898, $2 Trans-Miss. (293), vivid color and a sharp impression. O.g., brushed over small faults. Reperforated at top. F.-V.F. appearance.
Scott $2,250
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Lot 1321

1898, $2 Trans-Miss. (293), top margin imprint and plate No. pair, hinge sliver reinforcements and strengthening in plate No. selvage. Slightly disturbed o.g. Otherwise Fine.
Scott $5,250
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