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**Trans-Mississippi Issue**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
333		1c-$2.00 Trans-Mississippi, Bi-Color Large Die Essays on India (285E8a-293E7a). Die sunk on approximately 203 x 152mm cards with full die sinkage, deep rich colors, fresh cards free of toning and bends EXTREMELY FINE. A REMARKABLY PRISTINE SET OF THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI BI-COLOR ESSAYS. Of the 166 sets printed in these colors, many were hybrids. The set offered here is die sunk and in exceptionally fresh condition. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	3,125.00 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
334	P	1c-$2.00 Trans-Mississippi, Large Die Proofs on India (285P1-293P1). Die sunk on approximately 203 x 152mm cards with full die sinkage, bright colors, a few with minor toning spots or small corner bends VERY FINE. A SCARCE COMPLETE SET OF FULL-SIZE LARGE DIE PROOFS OF THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. We have offered surprisingly few complete sets over the years -- only four since 2005. Each proof with 1998 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	6,050.00 SOLD for $5,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
335		1c-10c Trans-Mississippi (285-290). Original gum, 1c Mint N.H., others mostly lightly hinged, wide margins and nice centering throughout, 4c small tear, otherwise Very Fine and choice, 4c and 8c with P.F. certificates (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	675.00 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
336		50c Trans-Mississippi (291). Original gum, lightly hinged, balanced margins and bright color, Extremely Fine, with 1988 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	650.00 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
337		$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, beautifully balanced wide margins, sharp impression on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 1991 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,100.00 SOLD for $4,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
338		$2.00 Trans-Mississippi (293). Lightly toned original gum, rich color, balanced margins, reperfed at right, Very Fine appearance (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,900.00 SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction

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