Lot
240 
1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered and encompassed be large evenly balanced margins, stunning rich intense color, Superb; with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $2,500), to date only five examples have graded higher. Scott No. 286 $68.
AN EYE-ARRESTING NEVER HINGED GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1893 2¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPI.
Realized: $2,500
Lot
241
1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss., top margin single with imprint, o.g., never hinged, virtually perfect centering within large oversized evenly balanced margins, rich brilliant color on bright paper, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo gem, particularly choice with imprint margin; with 2005 P.F. certificate and 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $4,250). Scott No. 287 $300.
A MAGNIFICENT LARGE MARGIN NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1898 4¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
Realized: $2,900
Lot
242
1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss., right margin single with part arrow, o.g., never hinged, precision centering, deep rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 1991 & 2003 P.F. and 2012 P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter Graded (95, SSV $4,250). Scott No. 289 $425.
AN OUTSTANDING GEM NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1898 8¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPI.
Realized: $2,000
Lot
243
1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss., top margin plate number "609" pair with imprint, both stamp exceptionally centered with beautifully balanced oversized margins, rich deep color and proof-like impression, fresh and immaculate, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo; with 1990 P.F. and 2002 P.S.E. certificates. Scott No. 289 $850.
AN EXTRAORDINARY NEVER HINGED PLATE PAIR OF THE 1893 8¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
Included is a small handwritten diagram from William Litle (former P.S.E. Chairman and Founder of the Grading System) showing the centering measurements and noting that the left stamp would grade 98J and the right stamp would grade 95J.
Realized: $7,500
Lot
244
1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss., bottom margin single with imprint, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering and choice margins, rich deep color enhancing a sharp detailed impression, bright and exceptionally fresh, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $2,850). Scott No. 290 $425.
A MARVELOUS NEVER HINGED IMPRINT SINGLE OF THE 1898 10¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
Realized: $1,900
Lot
245
1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss., bottom margin pair with plate number "603" and imprint, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered, rich deep color and exceptional freshness, Very Fine and choice, an attractive plate number pair; with 1990 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 291 $1,800.
Lot
246
1898, $1 Trans-Miss., bottom margin single with plate number, o.g., never hinged, nicely centered amid large margins, deep rich shade, fresh and Extremely Fine; with 1975 and 1999 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 292 $3,500.
A STUNNING MINT NEVER HINGED PLATE NUMBER SINGLE OF THE $1 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI.
Realized: $3,000
Lot
247
1898, $1 Trans-Miss., top margin single with plate number "606", o.g., never hinged, well centered amid nicely balanced margins, deep color and crisp detailed impression, Very Fine and choice; with 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 292 $3,500.
A LOVELY NEVER HINGED PLATE NUMBER SINGLE OF THE $1 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
Realized: $1,700
Lot
248
1898, $1 Trans-Miss., immaculate Post Office fresh original gum which has been very lightly hinged once, perfectly centered amid large evenly balanced margins, beautiful rich shade and wonderfully fresh, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 1996 and 2006 P.F. certificates, latter Graded (95, SSV $3,500). Scott No. 292 $1,250.
A GEM MINT EXAMPLE OF THE $1 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
Realized: $3,750
Lot 249 o
1898, $1 Trans-Miss., oval cancels, rich bold color, exceptional centering amid large well balanced margins, Extremely Fine to Superb, a beautiful used gem; with 2008 P.S.E. encapsulation Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $4,000), to date only three examples have graded higher.Scott No. 292 $725.
Realized: $2,400