| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 257 | |
1c-4c Trans-Mississippi
(285-287). Incl. two 2c, Mint N.H., rich colors, choice centering, 4c
slight oxidation, Extremely Fine (Image) |
470.00 | 350.00 |
| 258 | |
2c Trans-Mississippi
(286). Mint N.H. block of four, crisp impression and bright shade, Very
Fine and choice, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles
(Image) |
220.00 | 110.00 |
| 259 | |
5c Trans-Mississippi
(288). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color on bright paper,
Extremely Fine (Image) |
140.00 | 160.00 |
| 260 | ![]() |
5c Trans-Mississippi
(288). Top right corner margin plate no. 618 and imprint block of ten,
plate block is Mint N.H., two stamps at left small h.r., small hinge
reinforcements at edges of selvage, rich color, choice centeringVERY FINE AND CHOICE PLATE BLOCK OF TEN OF THE 5-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. Scott Retail as Mint N.H. plate block, two Mint N.H. and two hinged stamps. (Image) |
2,990.00 | 4,750.00 |
| 261 | ![]() |
8c Trans-Mississippi
(289). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. block of six, deep rich
color and proof-like impression, each stamp almost perfectly
centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB PLATE BLOCK OF THE 8-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI -- ARGUABLY THE FINEST EXTANT. With 2002 P.F. certificate. (Image) |
4,500.00 | 3,500.00 |
| 262 | |
8c Trans-Mississippi
(289). Original gum, barely hinged, rich color and detailed impression,
Extremely Fine, with 1980 P.F. certificate
(Image) |
180.00 | 240.00 |
| 263 | |
10c Trans-Mississippi
(290). Plate no. at top, original gum, barest trace of hinge, wide
margins, proof-like impression, Extremely Fine
(Image) |
180.00 | 350.00 |
| 264 | |
10c Trans-Mississippi
(290). Original gum, lightly hinged, proof-like impression, almost
perfectly centered, Extremely Fine, with 1980 P.F. certificate (Image) |
180.00 | 190.00 |
| 265 | |
50c Trans-Mississippi
(291). Imprint at top, original gum, accompanying certificate states
"previously hinged" but we see no evidence whatsoever of a hinge, choice
centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, small backstamp, with 1986
and 2002 P.F. certificates (Image) |
650.00 | 1,500.00 |
| 266 | |
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi
(292). Original gum, lightly hinged, detailed impression and intense
shade, Very Fine and choice, with 1979 P.F. certificate
(Image) |
1,250.00 | 1,300.00 |
| 267 | |
$2.00 Trans-Mississippi
(293). Imprint at top, original gum, new certificate states "previously
hinged" but there is no evidence whatsoever of a hinge, perfectly centered
with well-proportioned margins rich color and proof-like
impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB AND BEAUTIFUL IMPRINT SINGLE OF THE $2.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. The $2.00 Trans-Mississippi is the most difficult value of the set to find in such superb condition. We are absolutely confident that this stamp has never been touched by a hinge, the P.F. assertion notwithstanding. With 1985 and 2002 P.F. certificates. (Image) |
2,100.00 | 4,750.00 |