Lot 220 E
1898 Trans-Miss. set complete, bicolor essay, die with black vignette on India, die sunk on card (190x127mm, slightly reduced), each with blue control number on reverse, the complete set of nine "normal" bicolors, rich intense colors; 10¢ with two minor small stain spots outside of die area, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 285-E8//293-E7 $6,750.
A GORGEOUS SET OF THE 1898 TRANS MISSISSIPPI BICOLOR ESSAYS.
Of the 166 sets printed in these colors, many were hybrids. This is a wonderful set, with no hybrids and perfect fresh colors.
Realized: $4,250