Lot 1753
1898, Trans-Miss., 2¢ copper red, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering and evenly balanced margins, rich intense color and Post Office fresh, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2020 P.F. certificate Graded (XF-S 95, SSV $775).Scott No. 286 $60.
Realized: $375
Lot 1754
1898, Trans-Miss., 5¢ dull blue, top margin plate number strip of 3 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, deep rich color, bright and fresh, Very Fine; with 1982 P.F. certificate for strip of five.Scott No. 288 $950.
Realized: $425
Lot 1755
1898, Trans-Miss., 10¢ gray violet, bottom margin plate block of 4 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, bold color, fresh and F.-V.F.; with 1958 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 290 $3,600.
Realized: $1,300
Lot 1756
1898, Trans-Miss., 50¢ sage green, o.g., very lightly hinged, exceptional centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, rich deep color, exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful gem; with 2020 P.F. certificate Graded (XF-S 95, SSV $1,625).Scott No. 291 $550.
Realized: $1,600
Lot 1757
1898, Trans-Miss., $1 black, o.g., very lightly hinged, precision centering within beautifully balanced margins, rich bold color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2020 P.F. certificate Graded (XF-S 95, SSV $3,750).Scott No. 292 $1,400.
AN EXCEPTIONAL LIGHTLY HINGED MINT EXAMPLE OF THE $1 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
Realized: $5,750
Lot 1758
1898, Trans-Miss., $1 black, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), wide margins, very fresh with rich bold color, F.-V.F.; with 1985 and 2019 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (F-VF 75).Scott No. 292 $1,400.
Realized: $900
Lot 1759
1898, Trans-Miss., $1 black, top left corner margin block of 4 with plate number, o.g., very lightly hinged, nice overall centering, rich bold color, Very Fine.Scott No. 292 $7,000.
AN ATTRACTIVE CORNER MARGIN BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $1 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
Realized: $4,500
Lot 1760
1898, Trans-Miss., $2 orange brown, full o.g., rich deep color, small thin, Fine appearance.Scott No. 293 $1,800.
Realized: $375