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1898, Trans-Miss., 5¢ dull blue, top margin plate number "614" single, immaculate "P.O. fresh" o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid large oversized margins rarely encountered in this tight margin issue, rich bold color, a Superb jumbo, this is the only example to receive this jumbo grade with only two higher (both graded 100); with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98J, SMQ $15,000). Scott No. 288 $275.
WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 5¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
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