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Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
321		289	#289, 8c Trans-Mississippi, a fabulous mint example which possesses remarkable overall physical qualities which are rarely associated with this perennially difficult value, perhaps most impressive is this stamp's outstanding centering amid extravagantly large margins which are terribly uncharacteristic, and its color is about as deep and intense as we have ever seen, with a razor-sharp impression on fresh untoned paper, pristine o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; among the very finest mint Eight Cent Trans-Mississippis we have ever had the pleasure of offering in our sales; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	310.00 Closed or SOLD for $1,550.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
322		289	#289, 8c Trans-Mississippi, a gorgeous mint single of this notoriously difficult stamp, featuring several physical qualities seldom found on a single example, including incredibly intense color in a deep shade, as well as an impression that is truly prooflike on immaculate paper, marvelously well centered amid uncharacteristically large margins, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a pristine gem; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)	310.00 Closed or SOLD for $750.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
323		289	#289, 8c Trans-Mississippi, bottom right corner sheet-margin single, with extra-large selvages, very well centered within larger margins than normally associated with this value, deep rich color, o.g., n.h., fresh and extremely fine. (Image)	310.00 Closed or SOLD for $350.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
324		289	#289, 8c Trans-Mississippi, incredibly well centered within lavishly large margins for this value, deep luxuriant color and impression, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; rarely encountered both this large and so superbly centered; 1990 PF certificate (sheet selvage subsequently removed). (Image)	175.00 Closed or SOLD for $260.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
325		289	#289, 8c Trans-Mississippi, "post office" fresh, with sumptuously rich color and a crisp impression, well centered, pristine o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)	310.00 Closed or SOLD for $260.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
326		290	#290, 10c Trans-Mississippi, a magnificent quality full top sheet-margin imprint single, being in the finest condition imaginable for this value, featuring mathematically precise centering amid huge margins which would be impressive for any stamp, but particularly so for a Ten Cent Trans-Mississippi, lovely rich color and a prooflike impression contribute further to this stamp's overall eye appeal, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem for the finest collection; 1998 PSE certificate for a pair, this being the left stamp. (Image)	300.00 Closed or SOLD for $1,200.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
327		290	#290, 10c Trans-Mississippi, a gem mint single for the perfectionist, possessing absolutely flawless centering amid lavishly large margins, and equally impressive is this stamp's gloriously rich color and a deeply incised impression on immaculate paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a stamp certain to realize several multiples of its catalog value; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)	300.00 Closed or SOLD for $1,250.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
328		290	#290, 10c Trans-Mississippi, a premium quality mint example, extraordinarily well centered amid uncharacteristically large margins, especially impressive color that is an intense reddish violet shade, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a pristine gem; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)	300.00 Closed or SOLD for $850.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
329		290	#290, 10c Trans-Mississippi, extravagantly large and perfectly balanced margins all around, especially deep and luxuriant color on bright paper, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine and quite choice. (Image)	170.00 Closed or SOLD for $250.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
330		291	#291, 50c Trans-Mississippi, a most impressive mint example, possessing mathematically precise centering within much larger margins than typically associated with this value, strikingly fresh color and crisp impression on bright untoned paper, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem with tremendous eye appeal; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	625.00 Closed or SOLD for $1,350.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
331		291	#291, 50c Trans-Mississippi, exceptionally well centered, with unusually large margins all around, deep rich color, unused, regummed over a small repair at top center, still of extremely fine appearance; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)	625.00 Closed or SOLD for $230.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
332		291	#291, 50c Trans-Mississippi, well centered within especially large margins for this, strong rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine; 1980 PF certificate. (Image)	625.00 Closed or SOLD for $525.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
333		291	#291, 50c Trans-Mississippi, exceptionally fresh color and paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., nearly very fine; never hinged examples of this are not easy to find; 1998 PSE certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom right stamp. (Image)	1,100.00 Closed or SOLD for $625.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
334	O	291	#291, 50c Trans-Mississippi, impressive used example, featuring huge perfectly balanced margins all around, deep luxuriant color and a sharp impression, neat central strike of a New York registry pmk., an extremely fine used gem. (Image)	180.00 Closed or SOLD for $350.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
335		292	#292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, a marvelously choice mint example of this scarce and popular commemorative, possessing an overall freshness few others can compare with, striking prooflike color and impression on bright paper, exceptionally well centered amid oversized margins, full clean o.g., extremely fine and quite handsome; 1995 PF certificate. (Image)	1,250.00 Closed or SOLD for $1,500.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
336		292	#292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, an impressive mint single, with strong rich color and a crisp impression on clean paper, very well centered within large margins, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine overall; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	1,250.00 Closed or SOLD for $1,450.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
337		292	#292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, exceptionally fresh, with intensely rich color and a razor-sharp impression on bright white paper, uncommonly well centered and margined, full clean o.g., small h.r., very fine and quite choice; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)	1,250.00 Closed or SOLD for $800.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
338		292	#292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, well centered within large margins, lovely fresh color and paper, o.g., very fine and quite attractive; 1990 PSE certificate. (Image)	1,250.00 Closed or SOLD for $750.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
339	O	292	#292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, a gorgeous used example of this popular high value commemorative, being the perfect stamp for the collector who has been patiently waiting for a truly extraordinary quality example, marvelously well centered within large margins, its color and impression are prooflike on bright paper, beautifully cancelled with a desirable light town c.d.s. dated 6/29/98 (just a few days after the first day of issue), an extremely fine used gem and especially scarce thus; 1991 PSE certificate; ex-Yost. (Image)	500.00 Closed or SOLD for $1,450.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM
340		293	#293, $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, handsome mint example of this always difficult high value commemorative, being both better centered and larger margined than typically encountered, deep luxuriant color and a sharp impression, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, choice very fine; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)	2,100.00 Closed or SOLD for $2,300.00 Closing..Nov-17, 05:00 PM