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Lot 948 E
1898 Trans-Miss. set complete, "normal" bicolor essays. On india die sunk on card (cut up die sink approximately 65x55mm), 5¢ cut past die sink and small edge faults, a Fine set.Scott No. 285-E8/293-E7 $3,125.
Realized: $2,600
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949 ![](http://www.rumseyauctions.com/images/mint.gif)
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1898, 1¢ Trans-Miss. Bottom margin plate block of 4 with plate number and imprint, o.g., never hinged, well centered, fresh with rich color, Very Fine and choice, a lovely plate block. Scott No. 285 $375.
Realized: $400
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950 ![](http://www.rumseyauctions.com/images/mint.gif)
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1898, 1¢ Trans-Miss. Bottom margin plate block of 4, o.g., never hinged, fresh with strong color, Very Fine. Scott No. 285 $375.
Realized: $300
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951 ![](http://www.rumseyauctions.com/images/mint.gif)
1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss. Top margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged, near perfect centering, deep rich color, an Extremely Fine gem, a beautiful stamp; with photocopy of 2000 P.F. certificate for pair. Scott No. 286 $65.
Realized: $120
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952 ![](http://www.rumseyauctions.com/images/mint.gif)
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1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss. Top margin plate block of 6 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, well centered throughout, very fresh with deep rich color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 286 $575.
Realized: $450
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1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss., overprinted "Specimen". O.g., never hinged, rich color, Fine. Scott No. 287SE $250 for o.g.
Realized: $80
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954 ![](http://www.rumseyauctions.com/images/mint.gif)
1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. O.g., never hinged, very well centered, bright color, Extremely Fine; with 2006 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF 90). Scott No. 287 $325.
Realized: $900
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955 ![](http://www.rumseyauctions.com/images/mint.gif)
1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. O.g., never hinged, remarkably well centered, strong color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 287 $325.
Realized: $700
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956
1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. O.g., lightly hinged, precision centering, fresh with strong bright color, Extremely Fine; with 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 287 $140.
Realized: $100
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Lot 957 o
1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. Plate number and imprint pair, neat mute cancels, fresh and Fine, much scarcer used than mint.Scott No. 287 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $290