Lot 2052
1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss., top margin pair with plate number and imprint, o.g., stamps never hinged, hinged in selvage only, well centered, rich bold color, very fresh, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful plate number pair; with 2015 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 291 $3,600 for n.h. singles.
Realized: $2,300
Lot 2053
1898, $1 Trans-Miss., top margin plate "606" number single, o.g., never hinged (trace of hinging in selvage only), intensely rich color and crisp impression, fresh and F.-V.F.; with 2001 P.S.E. certificate for pair.Scott No. 292 $3,500.
Realized: $1,600
Lot 2054
1898, $1 Trans-Miss., o.g., small hinge remnants, bold color, attractive centering, Very Fine.Scott No. 292 $1,400.
Realized: $650
Lot 2055
1898, $1 Trans-Miss., o.g., very lightly hinged, large margins, strong vivid color on bright paper, Very Fine.Scott No. 292 $1,400.
Realized: $1,350
Lot 2056 o
1898, $1 Trans-Miss., light oval cancel, rich deep color, choice centering amid large margins, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely used gem; with 1986, 2000 and 2016 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90 XQ, SSV $1,300 for 90).Scott No. 292 $725.
Realized: $1,200
Lot 2057
1898, $2 Trans-Miss., Post Office fresh o.g., barest trace of hinge, rich color, bright and fresh, Very Fine; with 2015 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 293 $1,900.
Realized: $1,150
Lot 2058
1898, $2 Trans-Miss., o.g., lightly hinged, rich bright color, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. 293 $1,900.
Realized: $1,300
Lot 2059
1898, $2 Trans-Miss., top margin plate number "613" pair with imprint, o.g., very lightly hinged, rich bold color, small trivial wrinkle in selvage at top left, Fine, a rare plate pair.Scott No. 293 $5,500.
Realized: $1,100
Lot 2060 o
1898, $2 Trans-Miss., light oval cancel, rich deep color, choice centering within large margins, Extremely Fine, a scarce used stamp so nice; with 1997 P.F. and 2013 P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter Graded (90, SSV $2,250).Scott No. 293 $1,100.
Realized: $1,700