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Lot 359 |
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1898, 1¢ Trans-Miss. (285), mathematically centered with vibrant color and choice, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and unquestionably Superb. SMQ $2,100.
Scott $73
WITH 180 NH 1¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPIS GRADED, PSE HAS AWARDED A HIGHER GRADE TO ONLY A SINGLE EXAMPLE.
Expertization: 2008 PSE Certificate graded Superb 98.
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Lot 360 |
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1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. (287), precisely centered with large even margins, vivid color and post office fresh, never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $2,400.
Scott $330
Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 361 |
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1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. (287), bottom imprint & plate no. block of four, bright, fresh and very well centered with vibrant color and pristine, never hinged original gum, Very Fine.
Scott $1,700
Expertization: 2008 PF Certificate.
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Lot 362 |
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1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. (287), bottom margin plate no.and imprint block of four, well centered with brilliant color and barely hinged original gum (upper right stamp only); a choice, Very Fine plate block.
Scott $1,100 as singles
Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate.
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Lot 363 |
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1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (288), a perfectly centered bottom sheet margin single with plate number, bright and fresh with pristine, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine to Superb. SSV $2,000.
Scott $330
AN ESPECIALLY CHOICE MINT PLATE NUMBER SINGLE.
Expertization: 2009 PF Certificate graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 364 |
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1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (288), nearly perfectly centered with large margins, bright color and post office fresh, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $2,200.
Scott $330
Expertization: 2010 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 365 |
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1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (288), perfectly centered, fresh and bright with large margins, vibrant color and a light cancel; a Superb Gem. One of only three used 5¢ Trans-Mississippis to receive a PSE Superb 98—and none have been graded higher. SMQ $1,150.
Scott $25
Expertization: 2011 PSE Certificate graded Superb 98.
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Lot 366 |
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1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss. (289), mathematically centered with beautifully balanced margins, rich warm color and post office fresh, never hinged original gum; an Extremely Fine to Superb Gem. SMQ $5,750.
Scott $500
AN UNUSUALLY CHOICE 8¢ TRANS-MISS.
Expertization: 2010 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 367 |
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1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (290), full top margin imprint single with superlative, virtually perfect centering, a dark, prooflike impression and pristine, never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine to Superb with marvelous eye appeal. SMQ $3,250.
Scott $300
WITH NEARLY 120 GRADED, PSE HAS GRADED JUST SEVEN NEVER HINGED 10¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPIS HIGHER—THERE ARE NO 100S.
Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 368 |
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1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (290), bottom margin imprint and plate number block of four, remarkably fresh and and quite well centered with deep, prooflike impression and full, never hinged original gum, light natural paper wrinkle lower right stamp (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), F.-V.F. and most handsome.
Scott $3,600
Expertization: clear 2004 PF Certificate.
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Lot 369 |
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1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss. (291), top margin imprint single with rich color and post office fresh, never hinged original gum, F.-V.F.
Scott $1,900
Expertization: 2005 PF Certificate.
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Lot 370 |
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), choice centering with large margins, a prooflike impression and full original gum; couple tiny natural paper inclusions in left margin; exceptionally fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $3,250.
Scott $1,050
WITH 200 HINGED EXAMPLES GRADED TO DATE, PSE HAS AWARDED ONLY TWO $1 TRANS-MISSISSIPPIS WITH HIGHER GRADES.
Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 371 |
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), top plate "606" single, choice centering within balanced margins, strong color on bright paper, o.g., fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,050
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Lot 372 |
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), bottom sheet margin pair with imprint, nicely centered and post office fresh with a deep, prooflike impression and immaculate, never hinged original gum; a choice, Very Fine pair with exceptional eye-appeal.
Scott $6,500
Expertization: 1998 & 2009 PF Certificates.
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Lot 373 |
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), block of four, unusually well centered and exceptionally fresh with deep color and bright paper; full original gum, bottom pair just barely hinged; lower right stamp with faint natural paper wrinkle, F-VF to Extremely Fine.
Scott $5,000
A HANDSOME BLOCK OF THE ICONIC $1 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI.
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Lot 374 |
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1898, $2 Trans-Miss. (293), virtually perfectly centered with wide margins, rich, vibrant color and full, lightly hinged original gum; fresh and choice, Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $5,400.
Scott $1,800
TO DATE PSE HAS GRADED 225 $2 TRANS-MISSISSIPPIS; OF THOSE 225, ONLY A SINGLE EXAMPLE, A SUPERB 98, WAS GRADED HIGHER.
Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 375 |
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1898, $2 Trans-Miss. (293), bright and fresh with exceptionally rich color and full, lightly hinged original gum, F.-V.F. and most attractive.
Scott $1,800
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Lot 376 |
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1898, $2 Trans-Miss. (293), precisely centered with ample, beautifully balanced margins, rich color and a light double oval registry cancel; fresh and choice, Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $8,500.
Scott $1,100
WITH ITS COMBINATION OF CENTERING, COLOR, AND BRIGHT CANCEL, THIS USED EXAMPLE WOULD BE VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO IMPROVE UPON; ONE OF JUST FIVE $2 TRANS-MISSISSIPPIS TO RECEIVE A PSE 95 WITH NOT A SINGLE EXAMPLE GRADED HIGHER.
Expertization: 1997 PF and 2009 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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