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