Lot
221 
1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. O.g., never hinged, near perfect centering amid oversized and evenly balanced margins, deep vibrant color and remarkably fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, a simply magnificent gem and certainly one of the finest examples we have ever offered; with 2006 P.F. graded certificate (XF-S 95). Scott No. 287 $325.
Realized: $2,400
Lot
222
1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. O.g., lightly hinged, precision centering amid large oversized and well balanced margins, radiantly rich color on bright white paper, very fresh, an Extremely Fine gem, a remarkable mint stamp, especially with margins so uncommonly large; with 1992 P.F. certificate and 2006 P.F. graded certificate (XF-S 95). Scott No. 287 $140.
Realized: $1,200
Lot
223
1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss. Top margin plate number single, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), perfectly centered within jumbo margins, bold vibrant color, very fresh, a Superb gem, remarkably choice; with 1993 and 1990 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 289 $200.
Realized: $1,150
Lot
224
1898, $1 Trans-Miss. Immaculate "Post Office fresh" original gum which is never hinged, precision centering amid large evenly balanced margins all around, beautiful deep rich shade and remarkably fresh, an Extremely Fine gem, a truly outstanding mint gem in never hinged condition; with 2004 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF-Sup 95). Scott No. 292 $3,250.
This is one of two examples attaining the grade of "XF-Superb 95" in the P.S.E. Population Report, with none higher.
Realized: $32,500
Lot
225
1898, $1 Trans-Miss. Immaculate Post Office fresh original gum which has been very lightly hinged once, perfectly centered amid large evenly balanced margins, beautiful rich shade and wonderfully fresh, Superb, a marvelous gem; with 1996 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 292 $1,250.
Realized: $4,500
Lot 226 o
1898, $1 Trans-Miss. Bar cancellation, beautifully centered amid uncommonly wide margins, deep rich shade, Extremely Fine, a wonderfully choice used gem; with 2006 P.F. graded certificate (XF-S 95).Scott No. 292 $600.
Realized: $4,000
Lot 227 o
1898, $2 Trans-Miss. Neat "Des Moines, Iowa" town cancel, wonderfully centered amid large well balanced margins, rich and uncommonly vibrant color on bright fresh paper, an Extremely Fine gem, certainly one of the most beautiful used $2 Trans-Mississippi in existence; with 2001 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 293 $1,000.
Realized: $4,000