Lot
2279 
1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss., o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid wide evenly balanced margins, intensely rich color and exceptional Post Office freshness, a Superb gem, one of the finest examples we have ever had the pleasure to offer; with 2019 P.F. certificate Graded (S 98, SMQ $10,500). Scott No. 288 $300.
AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING SUPERB MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ TRANS-MISS ISSUE.
Realized: $6,000