Sale 121: Gems of Philately

Lot 177    

1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, rich radiant color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 1982, 1999 P.F. and 2004 & 2020 P.S.E. certificates, the latter two Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $4,250).
Scott No. 287    $330.

A GEM NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1898 4¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.

Realized: $2,800

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Lot 178    

1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss., top margin imprint single, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid wide margins, deep color, Extremely Fine, a lovely imprint single; with 2024 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,000).
Scott No. 288    $300.

Realized: $575

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Lot 179    

1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss., top margin imprint single, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid large well balanced margins, rich deep color, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2013 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 290    $425.

A MARVELOUS NEVER HINGED IMPRINT SINGLE OF THE 1898 10¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.

Realized: $1,500

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Lot 180    

1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., never hinged, bold color and choice centering, very fresh, Extremely Fine and attractive; with 2001 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $950).
Scott No. 290    $425.

Realized: $650

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Lot 181    

1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid nicely balanced margins, rich deep color, Extremely Fine, a very difficult never hinged Trans-Miss high value to obtain in such choice condition; with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (90, SSV $6,000).
Scott No. 291    $1,750.

AN EXCEPTIONAL NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1898 50¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.

Realized: $2,500

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Lot 182    

1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., lightly hinged, fresh with bold color, precision centering, Extremely Fine to Superb, an attractive mint gem; with 2011 P.F. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95, SSV $2,000).
Scott No. 291    $600.

Realized: $1,300

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Lot 183    

1898, $2 Trans-Miss., top margin plate no. "613" single, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid nicely balanced margins, rich intense color and exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine and choice, a magnificent gem plate number single in never hinged condition, ex-Morton; with 1991 & 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SSV $15,500 without plate number premium).
Scott No. 293    $6,000.

CONSIDERED TO BE THE FINEST MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $2 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE WITH PLATE NUMBER.

For comparison, the P.S.E. population report has only four examples grading 90 and three higher at 95.

Realized: $10,000

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Lot 184    

1898, $2 Trans-Miss., o.g., never hinged, well centered amid wide margins, rich intense color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2021 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 293    $6,000.

AN OUTSTANDING MINT EXAMPLE OF THE $2 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE WHICH IS RARELY ENCOUNTERED SO NICE IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION.

Realized: $6,000

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