Lot 1700 E
1898, 1¢-$2 Trans-Miss. "Normal" Bicolors Complete. Die essays on India sunk on full card (approximately 202x152mm), fresh rich colors, 1¢ with small corner crease and faint card staining not affecting die area, otherwise Very Fine, a lovely set of these scarce bicolors.Scott No. 285-E8-293E7 $3,125.
Realized: $2,200
Lot 1701
1898, 1¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., never hinged, large margins, fresh, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 285 $73.
Realized: $40
Lot 1702
1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, bright vibrant color, fresh and immaculate, an Extremely Fine to Superb gem, a marvelous mint single.Scott No. 286 $75.
Realized: $375
Lot 1703
1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., never hinged, choice centering and margins, fresh and Extremely Fine.Scott No. 286 $73.
Realized: $75
Lot 1704
1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss., complete sheet of 50, o.g., never hinged, pristine sheet with rich vibrant color, fresh and F.-V.F., a lovely and scarce complete sheet in such immaculate condition.Scott No. 286 $4,350.
Realized: $2,000
Lot 1705
1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss., bottom margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged, fresh with bright color, Very Fine; with 2008 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 287 $330.
Realized: $400
Lot 1706
1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., never hinged, rich color, Very Fine.Scott No. 287 $330.
Realized: $135
Lot 1707
1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss., bottom margin plate number strip of 3 with imprint and part arrow, o.g., never hinged, rich brilliant color and exceptional freshness, perfs clear of designs, minor gum wrinkles in selvage, Fine and attractive.Scott No. 287 $1,300.
Realized: $270
Lot 1708
1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss., top margin plate number pair with imprint, o.g., never hinged, nicely centered amid wide margins, deep color, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. 289 $1,050 for singles.
Realized: $625
Lot 1709
1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss., bottom margin plate number and imprint pair, o.g., very lightly hinged, well centered, fresh with bold color, Very Fine.Scott No. 290 $425.
Realized: $180