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Sale 345
The Liberty Collection of Select United States Mint and Used Stamps
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Lot 286 |
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1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. (287), nearly perfectly centered with generous margins, vivid color and pristine, never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $650.
Scott $330
Expertization: 1986 PF and 2008 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 287 |
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1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss., imperf horizontally (289a), exceptionally well centered with rich color, lightly hinged original gum; typical creases that affect virtually all examples, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $27,500
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE ERROR, OF WHICH ONLY 25 PAIRS ARE RECORDED.
Expertization: 2000 PF Certificate.
Provenance: "Laila"
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Lot 288 |
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1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (290), bottom margin plate no. single; beautifully centered and post office fresh with immaculate, never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $950.
Scott $450
Expertization: 1998 PF & 2005 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
Provenance: Beckley
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Lot 289 |
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1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss. (291), virtually perfectly centered with exceptionally large margins, deep, dark color and lightly hinged original gum; fresh and choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $625
Expertization: 1995 PF Certificate.
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Lot 290 |
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), fresh and beautifully centered with extravagant margins, exceptionally dark color, a prooflike impression and lightly hinged original gum; Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,050
Expertization: 1980 & 2002 PF Certificates.
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Lot 291 |
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1898, $2 Trans-Miss. (293), mathematically centered with uncommonly large, perfectly balanced margins, rich color and lightly hinged original gum; a wonderfully fresh and choice, Extremely Fine to Superb Gem. SSV $5,250.
Scott $1,800
A TRULY EXTRAORDINARY MINT $2 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI; TO DATE PSE HAS GRADED ONLY A SINGLE EXAMPLE HIGHER—THAT BEING A 98.
Expertization: 2006 PF Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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