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Sale 346
U.S. and Canada Stamps and Postal History
| 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue |
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Lot 769 |
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1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss. (286), virtually perfectly centered with incredibly deep color and flawless, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SSV $625.
Scott $73
Expertization: 2006 PF Certificate graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 770 |
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1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (290), a post office fresh top margin plate no. single that is mathematically centered with a deep, prooflike impression and immaculate, never hinged original gum; o.g., never hinged, a choice, Extremely Fine to Superb Gem. PSE has graded only seven of 118 examples higher. SMQ $3,000 without the added plate number.
Scott $450
Expertization: 2008 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 771 |
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1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss. (291), beautifully centered with exceptionally large, well proportioned margins and rich, vibrant color, original gum, small natural paper inclusion in left margin, wonderfully fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $625
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Lot 772 |
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), fresh and well centered with a razor-sharp impression and lightly hinged original gum, Very Fine.
Scott $1,050
Expertization: 1996 PF Certificate.
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Lot 773 |
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1898, $2 Trans-Miss. (293), exceptionally well centered with deep, rich color and lightly hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $1,800
Expertization: 1984 APS, 1996 PF and 2003 PSE Certificates.
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