Lot 1240 E
1898 Trans-Miss. set complete, bicolor essay, die with black vignette on India, die sunk on full card, some light card edge soiling and tone spots on 8¢ india paper not affecting design, F.-V.F.Scott No. 285-E8-293-E7 $3,125.
Realized: $4,250
Lot 1241 S
1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss., overprinted "Specimen", o.g., lightly hinged, fresh, Just Fine.Scott No. 286SE $250.
Realized: $145
Lot
1242 
1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss., block of 6, o.g., never hinged, nicely centered with deep rich color, exceptionally fresh, Very Fine, a choice multiple. Scott No. 286 $480.
Realized: $325
Lot
1243
1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., well centered amid wide margins, brilliant color, Very Fine. Scott No. 287 $140.
Realized: $85
Lot
1244
1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss., top margin plate number and imprint pair, o.g., never hinged, wide margins, bright color, Very Fine and choice, a lovely pair. Scott No. 287 $140.
Realized: $450
Lot
1245
1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss., full o.g., large margins, fresh with bold color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2007 P.S.E. graded certificate (VF-XF, SMQ $195). Scott No. 288 $140.
Realized: $145
Lot
1246
1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid wide margins, rich bold color, very fresh, Extremely Fine, choice so nice; with 2005 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $1,700). Scott No. 290 $550.
Realized: $1,400
Lot
1247
1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss., slightly disturbed o.g., precision centering amid large margins, fresh with strong color, an Extremely Fine gem. Scott No. 290 $180.
Realized: $240
Lot 1248 S
1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss., overprinted "Specimen", o.g., small hinge remnant, trivial corner bend, Fine.Scott No. 291SE $300.
Realized: $240
Lot
1249
1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., lightly hinged, bold color, F.-V.F. Scott No. 291 $700.
Realized: $250