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**1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue, Multiples (Scott 285-293)**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
1606		1c-10c Trans-Mississippi (285-290). Blocks of four, original gum, few h.r., many lightly hinged, few flaws including 4c one stamp with faults and 10c one stamp with crease, still overall Fine-Very Fine and attractive set of blocks of the Trans-Mississippi Issue to the 10c (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,405.00 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
1607		1c Trans-Mississippi (285). Mint N.H. top left imprint and plate no. 592 block of ten, natural s.e. with part arrow at right, rich color, choice centering throughout, fresh and Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as plate no. block of six and four singles (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	800.00 SOLD for $2,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
1608		2c-5c Trans-Mississippi (286-288). Top imprint and plate no. blocks of four, 2c h.r. in selvage and stamps barely hinged, 4c glazed original gum, 5c h.r., fresh colors, nice centering, Very Fine trio (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,990.00 SOLD for $1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1609		4c Trans-Mississippi (287). Bottom right corner imprint and plate no. 634 block of ten, natural s.e and part arrow at left, original gum, stamps Mint N.H., couple small h.r. in selvage of plate block only, vibrant color, well-balanced margins VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFULLY FRESH 4-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI CORNER MARGIN PLATE BLOCK OF TEN. The part arrow Mint N.H. block of four at the left has no hinging in the selvage. It could be removed while leaving the full plate block of six. Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles with no premium for the plate block (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	3,300.00 SOLD for $3,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
1610		8c Trans-Mississippi (289). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 643 block of six, exceptionally rich color and proof-like impression, each stamp almost perfectly centered EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB PLATE BLOCK OF THE 8-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI -- ARGUABLY THE FINEST EXTANT. The 1893 Columbian Issue, comprising 16 different denominations, created a backlash from collectors, who resented paying $16.34 for a complete set (the equivalent of $380 in today's dollars). For the 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition, held in Omaha Nebraska, the number of stamps was reduced to nine denominations up to $2.00. The $3.80 cost for the set, while still expensive ($95 in today's dollars), was at least more manageable. The collectors' early preference for plate blocks of four is the reason why Trans-Mississippi plate blocks of six are so rare. This 8c certainly ranks among the finest we have ever handled. Ex Drucker. With 2002 P.F. certificate. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	5,500.00 SOLD for $5,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1611		50c Trans-Mississippi (291). Block of four, original gum, bright color, few minor perf separations, Fine-Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,900.00 SOLD for $1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1612		50c Trans-Mississippi (291). Block of four, original gum, small h.r., rich color, bottom right stamp small natural gum bend, Fine, an attractive multiple (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,900.00 SOLD for $900.00 Will close during Public Auction
1613		$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, barely hinged (almost appears Mint N.H.), intense shade and impression, few minor perf separations expertly reinforced at left, still a fresh and Fine block of four of the $1.00 Trans-Mississippi Issue (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	5,250.00 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1614		$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Block of four, original gum, detailed impression, horizontal crease at top, Fine-Very Fine appearance, blocks of four are scarce (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	5,250.00 SOLD for $3,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1615		$2.00 Trans-Mississippi (293). Block of four, original gum, bottom right stamp small h.r., others barely hinged, bright color, some perf separations expertly reinforced, bottom right stamp with tiny corner crease at bottom left FINE-VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $2.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. Scott Catalogue assigns a meager $400.00 premium for a block versus four singles. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	8,000.00 SOLD for $3,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
1616		1c Trans-Mississippi (285). Mint N.H. pane of 50 split horizontally into blocks of 20 and 30, imprint and plate no. 590 blocks of six at top and bottom, arrow selvage at left, natural s.e. at right, upper half includes some stamps with choice centering and a Fine-Very Fine plate block, bottom Good-Fine, ex Saddleback, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. plate blocks and singles (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	4,255.00 SOLD for $1,200.00 Will close during Public Auction

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