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1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue
 
 
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Lot 70
E
1898, Trans-Miss. bicolor essays complete (285-E8/293-E7), die sunk on cards, approximately 200mm x 150mm, 4¢, 10¢, $1, and $2 trivial tiny specks, still an unusually fresh and choice set of these scarce bicolor essays, Very Fine.
Scott $6,550
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Lot 71
E
1898, Trans-Miss. bicolor essays complete (285-E8/293-E7), die sunk on cards approximately 200mm x 150mm, some minor spots or toned spots, still a fresh Very Fine set of these scarce bicolor essays.
Scott $6,550
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Lot 72
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1898, Trans-Miss., large die proofs complete (285P1-293P1), die sunk on approximately 188mm x 153mm cards, bright rich color throughout, 1¢, 2¢ have partial blue control numbers on back, $1 has full control number, 10¢ and 50¢ have a couple of negligible specks/spots truly minor, lovely set, Very Fine.
Scott $7,950
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Lot 73
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), choice centering within wide balanced margins, fresh intense color. Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,500.
Scott $700

Expertization: with 2000 A.P.S. certificate and 2002 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 74

1898, $2 Trans-Miss. (293), original gum small hinge remnant, exceptionally well centered, rich color, accompanying certificate says "small thin at left edge of hinge area", the thin is beyond trivial if at all. Otherwise choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,000

Expertization: with 2022 P.F. certificate.
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