United States Stamps continued...

1898 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION continued...

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
381		286	#286, 2c Trans-Mississippi, an eye-catching mint single, boasting extra-large and perfectly balanced margins all around, equally impressive is this stamp's gorgeous intense "copper" red color, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95); ex-Jarrett. (Image)	$65.00 SOLD for $850.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:09 PM
382		286	#286, 2c Trans-Mississippi, excellent centering within extravagantly large margins, stunning intense color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (Image)	$65.00 SOLD for $280.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:10 PM
383		287	#287, 4c Trans-Mississippi, outstanding mint single, brilliantly fresh, absolutely radiant color, exceptionally well centered and margined, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem. (Image)	$325.00 SOLD for $475.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:10 PM
384		287	#287, 4c Trans-Mississippi, bottom sheet-margin imprint single, flawlessly centered within large balanced margins, attractive rich color, pristine o.g., never hinged, extremely fine: 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	$325.00 SOLD for $600.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:10 PM
385		287	#287, 4c Trans-Mississippi, particularly bright and fresh, strong color, well centered, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 1994 PF certificate. (Image)	$325.00 SOLD for $260.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:11 PM
386		288	#288, 5c Trans-Mississippi, "post office" fresh, with rich luxuriant color and a crisp detailed impression on bright paper, exceptionally well centered, pristine o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; 1999 PF certificate; (Image)	$325.00 SOLD for $625.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:12 PM
387		288	#288, 5c Trans-Mississippi, well centered within large margins, strong color, o.g., n.h., choice very fine. (Image)	$325.00 SOLD for $230.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:12 PM
388		289	#289, 8c Trans-Mississippi, exceptionally well centered for this difficult value, plus its margins are uncharacteristically wide, strikingly rich color in a particularly deep shade, razor-sharp impression, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; 1994 PF certificate. (Image)	$475.00 SOLD for $1,050.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:13 PM
389		289	#289, 8c Trans-Mississippi, an especially choice mint example, featuring deep rich color and a far more detailed impression than usual on bright paper, excellent centering for this notoriously difficult value, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; photocopy of a 1997 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp, and a 2005 PSE certificate as a single (VF-XF 85); ex-Jarrett. (Image)	$475.00 SOLD for $700.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:13 PM
390		289	#289, 8c Trans-Mississippi, extraordinarily well centered amid especially large margins for this value, rich luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression on bright white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine and most attractive; 1993 PF certificate and a 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95). (Image)	$200.00 SOLD for $375.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:14 PM
391		289	#289, 8c Trans-Mississippi, strong rich color in an especially deep shade, crisp detailed impression, well centered, o.g., n.h., very fine and choice. (Image)	$475.00 SOLD for $425.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:15 PM
392		290	#290, 10c Trans-Mississippi, precisely centered, deep luxuriant color and a well defined impression on wonderfully fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; seldom encountered in this premium never hinged condition; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)	$425.00 SOLD for $1,450.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:15 PM
393		290	#290, 10c Trans-Mississippi, brilliantly fresh and crisp, sumptuously rich color and a razor-sharp impression, well centered, immaculate o.g., n.h., a very fine and choice mint single. (Image)	$425.00 SOLD for $625.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:16 PM
394		291	#291, 50c Trans-Mississippi, an eye-appealing mint example, featuring especially deep and luxuriant color, sharp detailed impression, exceptionally well centered within uncommonly large margins, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1982 PF certificate. (Image)	$700.00 SOLD for $1,100.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:16 PM
395		292	#292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, an especially handsome mint example of this always popular high value commemorative, strong rich color and a clean impression on bright paper, wonderfully well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1972 and 1992 PF certificates. (Image)	$1,250.00 SOLD for $1,700.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:17 PM
396		293	#293, $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, a premium quality mint example of this notoriously difficult commemorative, being incredibly well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, with especially rich and luxuriant color which shows no trace of oxidization that affects so many, plus its impression is crisp and sharp on immaculate paper, full clean o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine; an elusive and desirable stamp so choice; 1995 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,100.00 SOLD for $2,700.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:17 PM

1901 PAN-AMERICANS

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
397		294	#294, 1c Pan-American, exceptionally well centered and margined, especially strong colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a handsome stamp; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90); ex-Jarrett. (Image)	$45.00 SOLD for $80.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:18 PM
398		294	#294, 1c Pan-American, bottom plate no. 1175 single, precisely centered, lovely rich colors, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine and handsome; 2001 PF certificate (Image)	$45.00 SOLD for $260.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:18 PM
399		294a	#294a, 1c Pan-American, Center Inverted, well centered, strong rich colors and impressions, certificate states "it is genuine, previously hinged", however after the certificate was issued the gum became slightly disturbed from a mount, a very fine and attractive example of this rare and popular error; clear 1990 PF certificate. (Image)	$11,000.00 SOLD for $6,250.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:19 PM
400		295	#295, 2c Pan-American, a stunning mint example of this relatively common stamp in not so common condition, perfectly centered amid extravagantly large margins, equally impressive are this stamp's colors that are incredibly intense, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb gem; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98); ex-Jarrett. (Image)	$40.00 SOLD for $675.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:19 PM