Sale 95: Gems of Philately

Lot 4196    

1898, Trans-Miss., 1¢ dark yellow green, o.g., never hinged, precision centering within evenly balanced margins, bright and fresh with intensely rich color, Superb, a wonderful never hinged gem; with 2020 Crowe certificate Graded (Superb 98, SSV $1,900).
Scott No. 285    $75.

AN EXCEPTIONAL MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.

Realized: $1,500

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Lot 4197    

1898, Trans-Miss., 4¢ orange, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering amid large evenly balanced margins all around, rich brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, Superb; with 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SSV $11,000).
Scott No. 287    $330.

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

Realized: $6,750

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Lot 4198    

1898, Trans-Miss., 5¢ dull blue, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid wide margins, with phenomenal intensely rich color almost unheard of on this issue, exceptional Post Office freshness, an Extremely Fine to Superb gem, with color as such, this is one of the finest examples we have ever had the pleasure to offer; with 1985, 1991 & 2008 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95 EQ, SSV $1,800 of 95).
Scott No. 288    $250.

AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING EXTRA QUALITY MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ TRANS-MISS ISSUE.

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Realized: $2,700

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Lot 4199 o   

1898, Trans-Miss., 10¢ gray violet, cork cancels, precision centering amid large evenly balanced margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a magnificent large margin used gem; with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (95, SSV $650).
Scott No. 290    $35.

Realized: $425

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Lot 4200    

1898, Trans-Miss., 50¢ sage green, o.g., lightly hinged, bold rich color on bright fresh paper, exceptional centering, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1978 & 2016 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 291    $600.

Realized: $1,100

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Lot 4201    

1898, Trans-Miss., $2 orange brown, bottom margin plate "613" number pair with imprint, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered, fresh with rich vivid color, Very Fine.
Scott No. 293    $9,000.

A WONDERFUL AND RARE PLATE NUMBER PAIR OF THE 1898 $2 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.

Realized: $4,750

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Lot 4202    

1901, Pan-American, 4¢ deep red brown & black, o.g., never hinged, precise centering amid wide margins, deep rich colors and exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb, a beautiful never hinged gem; with 2014 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,000).
Scott No. 296    $170.

Realized: $1,100

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Lot 4203    

1901, Pan-American, 8¢ brown violet & black, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering amid wide margins, rich colors on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a choice gem; with 2001 & 2018 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95 XQ, SSV $1,150 for 95).
Scott No. 298    $230.

Realized: $1,350

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