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1898 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1141

285

#285, 1c Trans-Mississippi, wonderfully well centered amid lavishly large margins, bright fresh color and a clean impression on crisp white paper, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $890.00 for 95 and $2,300.00 for 98). (Image)

$80.00

SOLD for $1,350.00
Will close during Public Auction

1142

285

#285, 1c Trans-Mississippi, an eye-catching mint single, featuring outstanding color that is especially deep and vibrant, razor-sharp impression on bright white paper, extraordinarily well centered within lavishly large margins, o.g., barest trace of hinging (if any), extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $115.00 for 95 and $200.00 for 98). (Image)

$30.00

SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1143

286

#286, 2c Trans-Mississippi, a matchless quality mint example, with each aspect of this remarkable stamp being absolute perfection, including its mathematically precise centering amid the most enormous margins possible, plus its color could not be more intense nor its impression more sharply detailed on fabulously fresh paper, even its perforations are especially large and uniformly intact all around, unblemished o.g., n.h., superb; this stunning stamp will undoubtedly realize a record price and deservedly so; 1997 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,300.00 as 98); the highest graded example in the PSE population report and the sole example to have been awarded this impressive grade; ex-Killien, where it realized $6,037.50 (including premium) in our June 2006 auction. (Image)

$80.00

SOLD for $7,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1144

287

#287, 4c Trans-Mississippi, a superlative mint single that boasts absolutely perfect centering within uncharacteristically large margins, plus its color is incredibly bright and vivid, while its impression is well incised on fresh paper, pristine o.g., n.h., a superb gem; a stamp for the collector assembling a Trans-Mississippi set in only the finest attainable quality; 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $10,000.00); this is the highest grade achieved by a never hinged Four Cent Trans-Mississippi, being one of only two to receive this impressive grade. (Image)

$350.00

SOLD for $11,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1145

288

#288, 5c Trans-Mississippi, a gorgeous bottom margin partial imprint single in a truly gem quality, being impeccably centered within extravagantly large margins, but just as impressive is the stamp's rich luxuriant color and prooflike impression on immaculate white paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a stamp with tremendous eye appeal; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,600.00). (Image)

$350.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1146

288

#288, 5c Trans-Mississippi, handsome bottom margin plate no. 614 single, exceptionally well centered within extraordinarily large margins, strong rich color and a crisp detailed impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1983 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $250.00 for 90 and $410.00 for 95). (Image)

$140.00

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

1147

289

#289, 8c Trans-Mississippi, an incredible quality mint single, featuring absolutely perfect centering which is next to impossible to find on this notoriously difficult value, exceedingly large margins, rich luxuriant color and an especially detailed impression, o.g., faint trace of hinging, extremely fine gem; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,050.00); this is the highest graded example in the PSE population report. (Image)

$200.00

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1148

289

#289, 8c Trans-Mississippi, premium quality mint single, exceedingly well centered within much wider margins than typically found, fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2003 and 2006 PSE certificate (latter grading XF 90; SMQ $1,850.00). (Image)

$550.00

SOLD for $1,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

1149

290

#290, 10c Trans-Mississippi, a gem mint single that possesses mathematically precise centering within uncommonly large margins, strong rich color and a well defined impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1999 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $950.00); this is the highest grade awarded to date for a Ten Cent Trans-Mississippi. (Image)

$180.00

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction

1150

290

#290, 10c Trans-Mississippi, true gem example, being a left sheet-margin copy, boasting mathematically precise centering within considerably larger margins than typically encountered, also contributing to this stamp's exceptional overall eye appeal is its incredible overall freshness, with sumptuously rich color in a deep shade, plus its impression is highly detailed, fully intact and even perforations, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; the perfect stamp for the collector who seeks out stamps only in the finest possible quality; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,900.00). (Image)

$500.00

SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

1151

291

#291, 50c Trans-Mississippi, a highly desirable mint example, extraordinarily well centered within enormously large margins which should probably qualify for a "Jumbo" designation, beautiful vibrant color and a deeply etched impression on fresh white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an eye-appealing gem; 1980 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,150.00); only one stamp has been graded higher by the PSE. (Image)

$700.00

SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction

1152

292

#292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, an incredibly select mint example of this popular commemorative, possessing outstanding centering within large margins, deep intense color and a prooflike impression on brilliant white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; a remarkably handsome original gum One Dollar Trans-Mississippi; 1982 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,600.00); there is only one stamp graded higher by the PSE. (Image)

$1,250.00

SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

1153

293

#293, $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, a wonderfully choice mint example of this notoriously difficult commemorative, featuring margins that are considerably larger than typically found on this usually tight-margined stamp, and being incredibly well centered within them, sumptuously rich color and a well defined impression, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; an exceptional quality Two Dollar Trans-Mississippi; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $3,500.00) (Image)

$2,250.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1154

293

#293, $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, a remarkably fresh mint example, possessing an outstanding overall brilliance that few others can boast, with spectacular color that is incredibly rich and vibrant, as well as a razor-sharp impression on pristine white paper, in addition it is exceedingly well centered within lavishly large margins, immaculate o.g. without a single bend or skip, never hinged, extremely fine; this commemorative high value is almost never encountered in this true "post office" fresh never hinged state; photocopy of a 1989 PF certificate for the famous ex-Weill Brothers block of ten from which this stamp was taken, 1999 PF certificate as a single, and a 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $10,400.00). (Image)

$6,250.00

SOLD for $9,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1901 PAN-AMERICANS

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1155

294

#294, 1c Pan-American, marvelously well centered within especially wide margins, strong rich colors and highly detailed impressions, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $50.00 for 95 and $90.00 for 98). (Image)

$20.00

SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

1156

294

#294, 1c Pan-American, exceptionally well centered and margined, strong colors and impressions, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $140.00). (Image)

$45.00

SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

1157

295

#295, 2c Pan-American, an eye-catching jumbo mint single, possessing enormous margins which are rarely seen on any value of the Pan-American series, wonderfully well centered within these oversized borders, brilliantly fresh colors and crisp impressions on clean white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2003 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $345.00 for 95 and $1,100.00 for 98). (Image)

$42.50

SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction

1158

295

#295, 2c Pan-American, a most impressive mint single that is precisely centered amid uncharacteristically wide margins, bright vibrant colors and strong detailed impressions, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a lovely stamp; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $345.00). (Image)

$42.50

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

1159

296

#296, 4c Pan-American, a highly select mint example that is remarkably well centered within uncharacteristically wide margins, wonderfully rich fresh colors and sharp impressions, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1994 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00). (Image)

$190.00

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1160

297

#297, 5c Pan-American, flawless centering, deep rich colors and razor-sharp impressions, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an especially attractive and choice Five Cent Pan American; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00). (Image)

$210.00

SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction