Lot 958 S
1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss., overprinted "Specimen". O.g., never hinged, well centered amid large margins, bold color, Very Fine and choice, a tough specimen issue so nice.Scott No. 288SE $250 for o.g.
Realized: $220
Lot 959
1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. O.g., never hinged, attractively centered amid large margins, deep color, very fresh, Extremely Fine; with 2006 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF 90).Scott No. 288 $325.
Realized: $900
Lot 960
1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. O.g., barest trace of hinge, well centered amid attractively balanced margins, bold color, fresh and Very Fine, choice; with 2002 P.S.E. certificate and 2006 P.S.E. graded certificate (VF-XF 85).Scott No. 288 $140.
Realized: $145
Lot 961
1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. Block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged, nicely centered amid large margins, rich color, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. 288 $600.
Realized: $450
Lot 962 o
1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. Light duplex cancel, beautifully centered amid huge well balanced margins all around, deep rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful used gem; with 2005 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF-Sup 95).Scott No. 288 $21.
Realized: $450
Lot 963
1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss. O.g., very lightly hinged, fresh and Fine; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (photo on web site).Scott No. 289 $200.
Realized: $35
Lot 964 o
1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss. Neat oval cancel, precision centering amid oversized margins well balanced all around, rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb, the only used stamp to receive this P.S.E. grade with one higher; with 1992 P.F. certificate and 2005 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF-Sup 95).Scott No. 289 $43.
Realized: $1,100
Lot 965
1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. O.g., never hinged, very well centered amid large margins, rich color and sharp impression, very fresh, Extremely Fine, choice so nice; with 2005 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF 90).Scott No. 290 $425.
Realized: $1,800
Lot 966
1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. O.g., fairly light hinging, large nicely balanced margins, strong color, Extremely Fine; with 2006 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF 90).Scott No. 290 $180.
Realized: $260
Lot 967
1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. O.g., lightly hinged twice, large margins all round, strong color, fresh and Extremely Fine; with 2004 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 290 $180.
Realized: $230