Lot 2172 o
1898, Trans-Miss., $1 black, repaired with couple faults but still nicely centered, Fine appearance.Scott No. 292 $725.
Realized: $190
Lot 2173 o
1898, Trans-Miss., $1 black, faults, Very Fine appearance.Scott No. 292 $725.
Realized: $150
Lot 2174 o
1898, Trans-Miss., $1 black, couple small faults, F.-V.F. appearance.Scott No. 292 $725.
Realized: $150
Lot 2175
1898, Trans-Miss., $2 orange brown, o.g., neatly hinged once, exceptional centering and margins, rich vibrant color, Extremely Fine; with 2003 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $3,000).Scott No. 293 $1,900.
A CHOICE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1898 $2 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
Realized: $2,400
Lot 2176
1898, Trans-Miss., $2 orange brown, o.g., never hinged, bright and fresh with rich color, Fine, a very scarce high value in never hinged condition; with 2012 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 293 $6,000.
Realized: $1,900
Lot 2177
1898, Trans-Miss., $2 orange brown, top margin plate number "613" pair with imprint, o.g., never hinged, rich deep color, attractive centering within wide margin, with a shorter perf at lower left, Very Fine; with 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate.Scott No. 293 $17,500.
A RARE NEVER HINGED PLATE NUMBER PAIR OF THE $2 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
Lot 2178 o
1898, Trans-Miss., $2 orange brown, oval registry cancels, well centered, strong bright color, Very Fine and choice; with 2013 P.S.E. and 2015 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 293 $1,100.
Realized: $625
Lot 2179 o
1898, Trans-Miss., $2 orange brown, barred duplex cancel, strong bright color, Fine.Scott No. 293 $1,100.
Realized: $290