United States Stamps continued...

1898 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION continued...

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
421	u	285	#285, 1c Trans-Mississippi, an eye-catching mint single, possessing incredibly large margins all around and being wonderfully well centered within them, rich luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression on bright white paper, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine large-margined gem; a stamp with tremendous eye appeal; 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,050.00 for 95 and $3,450.00 for 98). (Image)	$80.00 SOLD for $2,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
422		286	#286, 2c Trans-Mississippi, three blocks that at one time comprised a full pane of 50, unfortunately the top two rows have become separated from the rest of the sheet, causing damage to four stamps, and that top block of ten is vertically separated between the third of fourth rows, o.g., n.h., fine; cataloged as 44 singles and one plate block.	$4,220.00 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
423	u	287	#287, 4c Trans-Mississippi, stunning mint single that is perfectly centered amid incredibly large margins, strong color, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; 2007 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,100.00 for 98); this is the highest grade the PSE has given to any Four Cent Trans-Mississippi, being one of just four (three of which are hinged) to receive this desirable grade. (Image)	$140.00 SOLD for $2,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
424	u	287	#287, 4c Trans-Mississippi, a gorgeous top margin plate no. 634 single, in a quality that very few others can boast, possessing enormously large margins all around and being incredibly well centered within them, brilliant vivid color on fresh white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; the largest margined never hinged Four Cent Trans-Mississippi we have ever encountered; 1987 PF and 2002 PSE certificates, as well as a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $4,450.00 for 95 and $15,600.00 for 98); ex-Connoisseur's Collection. (Image)	$400.00 SOLD for $3,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
425	u	287	#287, 4c Trans-Mississippi, a magnificent quality mint single that is extraordinarily well centered within exceptionally large margins, brilliant color, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,450.00). (Image)	$400.00 SOLD for $2,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
426	u	287	#287, 4c Trans-Mississippi, exceedingly well centered within extra-large margins, wonderfully bright color, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $560.00). (Image)	$140.00 SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
427	u	288	#288, 5c Trans-Mississippi, an magnificent full top sheet-margin plate no. 618 single in a truly outstanding quality, boasting near perfect centering within enormously large margins the likes of which are rarely seen on this value, gorgeous rich color and stunning prooflike impression on wonderfully bright paper, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1993 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,450.00); ex-Connoisseur's Collection. (Image)	$400.00 SOLD for $4,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
428		288	#288, 5c Trans-Mississippi, an eye-arresting mint single, featuring the deepest and most intense color we have ever encountered on this stamp and with an incredibly vivid impression that would rival any proof, in addition it is marvelously well centered within lavishly large margins, crisp white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a simply gorgeous Five Cent Trans-Mississippi; 1985 and 1991 PF certificates. (Image)	$400.00 SOLD for $3,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
429		288	#288, 5c Trans-Mississippi, marvelous left sheet-margin single with partial arrow in the selvage, precisely centered within lavishly large margins, brilliantly rich color and an excellent impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem. (Image)	$400.00 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
430	u	289	#289, 8c Trans-Mississippi, a marvelously choice bottom sheet-margin imprint single, being incredibly well centered amid much larger margins than typically encountered on this difficult value, rich luxuriant color and a deeply etched impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a stamp with outstanding eye appeal; 1994 PF certificate and a 2007 PSE certificate (XF 90 - we feel this is a conservative grade considering this stamp's many impressive qualities; SMQ $2,050.00). (Image)	$600.00 SOLD for $2,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
431		289	#289, 8c Trans-Mississippi, unusually well centered and margined, deeply rich color and a sharp impression, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 1984 PF certificate. (Image)	$600.00 SOLD for $625.00 Will close during Public Auction
432		289	#289, 8c Trans-Mississippi, a visually striking full top margin imprint and plate no. 609 pair, in the finest quality imaginable, featuring flawless centering amid margins that are incredibly large for this notoriously difficult value, plus its color is spectacularly deep and rich, while its impression is razor sharp, full intact perforations all around, o.g., n.h., superb; undoubtedly the finest imprint and plate number pair in existence, as well as containing two of the finest singles known; 1990 PF and 2002 PSE certificates; cataloged as two singles; ex-Connoisseur's Collection. (Image)	$1,200.00+ SOLD for $8,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
433	u	290	#290, 10c Trans-Mississippi, an extraordinarily choice mint single, featuring impeccable centering amid uncharacteristically large margins, rich luxuriant color and a well incised impression, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1999 and 2006 PF certificates (latter grading XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,150.00); ex-Gorham. (Image)	$550.00 SOLD for $4,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
434		290	#290, 10c Trans-Mississippi, a lovely full top margin imprint and plate no. 620 pair, exceptionally well centered and margined, particularly the left stamp, rich luxuriant color, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine and handsome imprint pair; 2004 PF certificate for the plate block of four from which this came. (Image)	$1,100.00+ SOLD for $1,450.00 Will close during Public Auction
435	u	291	#291, 50c Trans-Mississippi, unused, choice centering amid large margins, sumptuously rich color and a highly detailed impression, extremely fine; 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ does not price no gum). (Image)	$700.00 SOLD for $1,050.00 Will close during Public Auction
436		292	#292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, wonderfully well centered within exceptionally large margins, strong color and impression on fresh paper, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a remarkably handsome example of this ever-popular commemorative; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,250.00 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
437		292	#292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, rich fresh color on bright paper, nicely centered and margined, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1981 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,250.00 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
438	O	292	#292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, used, especially deep color and strong impression on fresh paper, uncharacteristically well centered and margined, light and centrally struck New York oval registry pmk., extremely fine; an especially choice used example; 1982 PF certificate. (Image)	$650.00 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
439		293	#293, $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, a brilliant "post office" fresh mint example, possessing a marvelous overall crispness, well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, brilliantly rich color and an especially crisp impression on fresh white paper, o.g., never hinged, very fine; 1983 PF certificate. (Image)	$6,500.00 SOLD for $5,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
440	O	293	#293, $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, used, choice centering, strong color, unusually light and unobtrusive cancel, small and neat repair at bottom right, extremely fine appearance. (Image)	$1,050.00 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction