Lot
4198 
1898, Trans-Miss., 5¢ dull blue, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid wide margins, with phenomenal intensely rich color almost unheard of on this issue, exceptional Post Office freshness, an Extremely Fine to Superb gem, with color as such, this is one of the finest examples we have ever had the pleasure to offer; with 1985, 1991 & 2008 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95 EQ, SSV $1,800 of 95). Scott No. 288 $250.
AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING EXTRA QUALITY MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ TRANS-MISS ISSUE.
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Realized: $2,700