Sale 60: The Westpex Auction

Lot 2276 E   

1898, Trans-Miss. complete, "normal" bicolor essays, on India die sunk on card (all approximately 94x78mm), all exceptionally bright and fresh, an Extremely Fine and choice complete set.
Scott No. 285-E8-293-E7    $4,950.

Realized: $2,700

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Lot 2277 E   

1898, 1¢ Trans-Miss., normal bicolor essay, on India die sunk on card (77x91mm), fresh and Very Fine.
Scott No. 285-E8    $550.

Realized: $250

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Lot 2278    

1898, 1¢-50¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., all with rich deep colors, fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott No. 285-291    $1,160.

Realized: $190

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Lot 2279    

1898, 1¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, strong bold color on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2014 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (95, SSV $625).
Scott No. 285    $68.

Realized: $450

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Lot 2280 E   

1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss., normal bicolor essay, on India die sunk on card (77x90mm), fresh and Very Fine.
Scott No. 287-E9    $550.

Realized: $325

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Lot 2281    

1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., never hinged, perfect centering amid large evenly balanced margins all around, rich brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, a Superb gem; with 2014 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (98, SSV $10,500).
Scott No. 287    $300.

AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE AND WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES IN EXISTENCE.

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Lot 2282    

1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss., top margin single with imprint, o.g., never hinged, choice centering, radiant color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 1989 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates, the later Graded (VF-XF 85, SMQ $425).
Scott No. 287    $300.

Realized: $450

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Lot 2283 /   

1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss., bottom margin pair with plate number "599" and imprint, o.g., stamps never hinged, lightly hinged in selvage only, stamps beautifully centered amid evenly balanced margins, intensely deep color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a magnificent plate number pair; with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 287    $725.

Realized: $1,500

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Lot 2284 E   

1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss., normal bicolor essay, on India die sunk on card (77x90mm), fresh and Very Fine.
Scott No. 288-E5    $550.

Realized: $260

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Lot 2285    

1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., lightly hinged, virtually perfect centering amid large margins, deep bold color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2013 P.S.E. and 2013 P.F. certificates, the later Graded (XF 90, SSV $200).
Scott No. 288    $100.

Realized: $260

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