1c-$2.00 Trans-Mississippi,
Large Die Proofs (285P1-293P1). Each die sunk on individual 152 x 152mm
cards showing full die sinkage, Extremely Fine set in immaculate condition
(Image)
1c-$2.00 Trans-Mississippi,
Bicolored Large Die Essays (285E8a-293E7a). Complete set of bicolored
essays on 108 x 125 mm cards showing complete designs in two colors,
Extremely Fine and rare set -- it is reported that the Bureau's plan to
produce a bicolored commemorative set was cancelled due to the outbreak of
the Spanish-American War and demands for other security printing -- a
similar set realized $2,600 hammer in our March 2000 sale (Image)