Lot 1231
1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., never hinged, strong brilliant color, attractive margins and centering, Very Fine; with 1989 P.F. certificate for block.Scott No. 287 $330.
Realized: $170
Lot 1232
1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., never hinged, Very Fine and choice; with 1997 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 288 $300.
Realized: $350
Lot 1233
1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., never hinged, choice centering, fresh with rich deep color, Very Fine and choice; with 2000 P.F. certificate for pair.Scott No. 289 $430.
Realized: $375
Lot 1234
1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid well balanced margins, lovely rich color, Extremely Fine; with 2008 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $950).Scott No. 290 $425.
Realized: $700
Lot 1235
1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss., plate number single, o.g., stamp never hinged, hinged in selvage only, small inclusion on reverse only, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.Scott No. 290 $425.
Realized: $200
Lot 1236
1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., never hinged, bright and fresh, Very Fine.Scott No. 290 $425.
Realized: $160
Lot 1237
1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss., bottom margin imprint single, o.g., lightly hinged from selvage support, excellent centering and rich color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.Scott No. 290 $140.
Realized: $70
Lot 1238
1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid nicely balanced margins, rich deep color, Extremely Fine and attractive, a very difficult never hinged Trans-Miss high value to obtain in such condition; with 1970, 2021 & 2023 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SSV $6,000).Scott No. 291 $1,750.
AN EXCEPTIONAL NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1898 50¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
Realized: $5,250
Lot 1239
1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., bold color, attractive margins and centering, Very Fine; with 1981 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 291 $600.
Lot 1240
1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine; with 1991 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 291 $600.
Realized: $300