Sale 56: The Westpex Sale

Lot 1943    

1898, 1¢-50¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., strong to rich colors, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 285-291    $1,185.

Realized: $250

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Lot 1944    

1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss., bottom margin single with imprint, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering amid large evenly balanced margins, rich vibrant color, a Superb gem, a quintessential mint example of the 2¢ Trans-Mississippi issue, this is the Only Example To Receive the Gem 100 Graded With None Higher; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Gem 100, SMQ $2,500 for only 98).
Scott No. 286    $73.

Realized: $3,750

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Lot 1945    

1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., never hinged, near perfect centering amid oversized margins, rich vibrant color, Extremely Fine to Superb, rarely encountered so large in this choice condition; with 2013 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (90, SSV $225).
Scott No. 286    $73.

Realized: $260

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Lot 1946 E   

1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss., "normal" bicolor essay, hybrid on India mounted on card (166x102mm), Very Fine.
Scott No. 286-E8 var.    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $375

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Lot 1947    

1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss., group of 26 imprint plate number pairs, each with different plate number top & bottom, strong colors, o.g., never hinged, Fine or better.
Scott No. 286    $4,160.

Realized: $475

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Lot 1948    

1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., never hinged, well centered amid large margins, rich bright color, Very Fine and choice; with 1997 and 2008 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 287    $330.

Realized: $425

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Lot 1949    

1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss., top margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged (hinged in selvage only), fresh with rich deep color, Very Fine.
Scott No. 289    $450.

Realized: $300

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Lot 1950    

1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss., top margin single, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid large margins, fresh with bold color, Extremely Fine; with 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott No. 290    $450.

Realized: $800

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Lot 1951    

1898, $1 Trans-Miss., o.g., very lightly hinged, perfectly centered design encompassed by large beautifully balanced margins, rich deep color enhancing a sharp proof-like impression, Superb, this is one of only two examples to grade as such with only one higher; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $8,850).
Scott No. 292    $1,100.

A TRULY MAGNIFICENT MINT EXAMPLE OF THE $1 CATTLE IN THE STORM ISSUE.

Realized: $6,500

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Lot 1952    

1898, $1 Trans-Miss., o.g., lightly hinged, deep bold color, F.-V.F.; with 1985 A.P.S. certificate and 1976 photocopy of P.F. certificate for block.
Scott No. 292    $1,100.

Realized: $675

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