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Lot 408 |
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1898, 1¢ Trans-Miss. (285), perfectly centered, prooflike color and impression, flawless never hinged original gum, in a word, Superb, only two grade higher. SMQ $1800.
Scott $72
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded Superb 98.
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Lot 409 |
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1898, 1¢ Trans-Miss. (285), perfectly centered, pristine color and paper, light unobtrusive machine cancel, a Superb used single, leaving nothing to be desired— only one other at this grade and one higher (98J). SMQ830.
Scott $7
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded Superb 98.
Provenance: Kirke
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Lot 410 |
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1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss. (286), exceedingly well centered, post office fresh color, paper, and unblemished never hinged original gum, an Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $620.
Scott $72
Expertization: 1991 P.F. (with imprint) and 2009 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 411 |
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1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. (287), beautifully centered, bright fresh color, full never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine, SMQ $595.
Scott $330
Expertization: 2012 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 412 |
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1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. (287), top margin imprint and plate no. 634 block of four, bright fresh color, original gum, never hinged, F.-V.F.
Scott $1,700
Expertization: 2010 P.S.E. Certificate graded F 70.
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Lot 413 |
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1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (288), perfectly centered within wide margins, exceptionally rich color, original gum, never hinged, a Superb gem.
Scott $300
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 414 |
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1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (288), well centered, deep shade on bright paper, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine, SMQ $700.
Scott $300
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 415 |
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1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss. (289), nearly perfect centering within unusually wide margins, post office fresh color, original gum, never hinged, an Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $450
Expertization: 1985 P.F. Certificate for plate no. pair.
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Lot 416 |
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1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss. (289), very well centered, post office fresh, never hinged original gum, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, SMQ $650.
Scott $450
Expertization: 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 417 |
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1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss. (289), top plate no. 609 and block of four, quite well centered for the 8¢ fresh deep color, original gum, never hinged, F.-V.F.
Scott $3,400
Expertization: 2004 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded F-VF 75.
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Lot 418 |
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1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (290), virtually perfectly centered within large margins, brilliant color, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, SMQ $950, a gem mint 10¢.
Scott $450
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: "Piedmont"
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Lot 419 |
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1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (290), virtual perfect centering with extra large margins, bright color, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine, SMQ $950.
Scott $450
Expertization: 1999 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 420 |
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1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (290), top margin imprint and plate no. 620 block of four, nicely centered, rich color, hinged in ungummed portion of selvage, stamps never hinged, F.-V.F.
Scott $2,100 (as hinged)
Expertization: 2010 P.S.E. Certificate graded F-VF 75.
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Lot 421 |
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1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss. (291), virtual perfect centering, wonderful color and a razor sharp impression, fresh never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine, SMQ $11,000.
Scott $1,900
AN EXTRAORDINARY 50¢ TRANS-MISS, WHICH ALONG WITH THE $2, HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE STUMBLING BLOCK TO A SUPERB NH SET OF THESE POPULAR COMMEMS; AND NO WONDER, AS ONLY 3 OTHERS SHARE THIS GRADE, AND ONLY ONE IS GRADED HIGHER— A 98.
Expertization: 2011 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
Provenance: Beverly Hills
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Lot 422 |
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1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss. (291), well centered and fresh, with deep color, original gum, never hinged, choice Very Fine.
Scott $1,900
A LOVELY NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50¢ TRANS-MISS.
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: "Piedmont"
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Lot 423 |
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1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss. (291), exceptionally well centered, large margins, bright rich color, neatly cancelled, Extremely Fine, difficult to locate this choice, only three have graded higher, with a 98 being the highest. SMQ $1100.
Scott $210
Expertization: 2010 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 424 |
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), excellent centering, radiant deep shade, full never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine, SMQ $5250.
Scott $3,500
A CHOICE MINT NEVER HINGED SINGLE OF THE HIGHLY POPULAR $1 TRANS-MISS.
Expertization: 1998, 2004 P.F. as blocks of 4 (this being the upper left stamp) and 2006 P.S.E. Certificates, the last graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 425 |
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), mathematically centered, intense shade with a razor-sharp impression, lightly hinged original gum, Extremely Fine, exceptionally fresh and attractive.
Scott $1,150
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 426 |
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), well centered, bright intense color, horizontal guide line at top, original gum, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,150
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 427 |
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), wonderfully well centered, intense color on bright paper, fresh, Extremely Fine, SMQ $1300.
Scott $700
Expertization: 2005 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 428 |
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), well centered, wide margins, intense shade, neat Lynn Mass oval postmark, Very Fine. SMQ $700.
Scott $700
Expertization: 2010 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF 80.
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Lot 429 |
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1898, $2 Trans-Miss. (293), remarkably fresh, full original gum, never hinged, Fine, a very scarce stamp to locate truly never hinged. SMQ $2250.
Scott $6,000
Expertization: 2012 PSAG and 2013 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded F 70.
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Lot 430 |
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1898, $2 Trans-Miss. (293), quite well centered, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine, a premium mint example of this high value. SMQ $1,900.
Scott $1,900
Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF 80.
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Lot 431 |
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1898, $2 Trans-Miss. (293), quite well centered, deep color, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine, a premium mint single.
Scott $1,900
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Lot 432 |
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1898, $2 Trans-Miss. (293), quite well centered, fresh color, duplex cancel, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, SMQ $1450.
Scott $1,100
Expertization: 1986 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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