Price History for US Scott 288 in OGnh
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5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H. with plate no. 618 and wide selvage at top, rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, mathematically perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS ONE OF ONLY TWO EXAMPLES TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARDED TO DATE. THIS IS ALSO ONE OF ONLY FOUR MINT NEVER-HINGED TRANS-MISSISSIPPI STAMPS IN ANY DENOMINATION TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
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 Trans-Mississippi plates were laid out with narrower space between the horizontal rows than the space between the vertical columns. The mathematically balanced margins necessary to achieve a Gem 100 grade require extra space between the horizontal rows of perforations. Anyone who has examined Trans-Mississippi sheets and multiples can testify to the rarity of stamps with perfectly balanced margins all around.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced above the grade of 98; SMQ $11,000.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date and one of only two examples to achieve this grade. The only other denomination represented by a Mint N.H. Gem 100 stamp is the 8c (two awarded, one of which is offered in the following lot).
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H. with plate no. 618 and wide selvage at top, rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, mathematically perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARDED TO DATE. THIS IS ALSO ONE OF ONLY TWO MINT NEVER-HINGED TRANS-MISSISSIPPI STAMPS IN ANY DENOMINATION TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
The 1893 Columbian Issue contains 16 different denominations, and at the time of their issue for the Columbian Exposition there was a backlash among collectors, who had to pay $16.33 to purchase a complete set (the equivalent of $372.36 in 2007 dollars). For the 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition, held in Omaha Nebraska, the issue was restricted to nine denominations, with no denominations issued above $2.00. The $3.80 cost for the set, while still expensive ($93.53 in 2007 dollars), was at least more manageable.
The Trans-Mississippi plates were laid out with narrower space between the horizontal rows than the space between the vertical columns. The mathematically balanced margins necessary to achieve a Gem 100 grade require extra space between the horizontal rows of perforations. Anyone who has examined Trans-Mississippi sheets and multiples can testify to the rarity of stamps with perfectly balanced margins all around.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced above the grade of 98; SMQ $15,600.00 as 98). This is the only example to achieve this grade, which is the highest awarded to date. The only other denomination represented by a Mint N.H. Gem 100 stamp is the 8c (one awarded). One previously hinged $1.00 is graded 100, and it realized $45,000 hammer in our September 2008 auction.
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5c Dull Blue, Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,750.00), only seven grade higher, this example may well be undergraded, as it realized $3,000 hammer in our Sale 1221
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, wide and beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,750.00), only seven grade higher
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,750.00), only seven grade higher
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H. with top imprint selvage, deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,750.00). Only seven grade higher
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,800.00)
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., outstanding centering with wide margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,200.00), only five have graded higher to date
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1993 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,200.00), only five have graded higher to date
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, phenomenal centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,300.00), only five have graded higher to date
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,300.00). Only five have graded higher to date
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on post-office fresh paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A WONDERFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,300.00). Only five have graded higher to date.
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H. with imprint and wide selvage at bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE
With 1996 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,300.00). Only five have graded higher to date
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H. with imprint and wide selvage at bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,850.00). Only four have graded higher to date
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., rich color, detailed impression on fresh paper, choice centering with well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,850.00). Only four have graded higher to date.
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
With 1993 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,850.00). Only four have graded higher to date.
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H. with imprint and wide selvage at bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE
With 1996 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95). Only four have graded higher to date
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H. with imprint and wide selvage at bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,450.00). Only four have graded higher to date.
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, WHICH IS GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,050.00). Only 18 have achieved this lofty grade, and only two have graded higher.
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., deep rich color on brilliant white paper, beautiful centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
Ex Floyd. With 1984 and 2001 P.F. certificate. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,600.00). Only one stamp has graded higher than 95 in the P.S.E. Population Report.
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5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., with top plate no. 602 selvage, choice centering, unusually wide margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,050.00)
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H. , rich color and proof-like impression, Jumbo margins all around, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo)
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5c Dull Blue, Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H.. rich color on bright paper, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $700.00)
5c Dull Blue, Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, choice balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $700.00)
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., wide margins and choice centering, sharp color and impression, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $700.00), we do not understand how this did not receive the Jumbo appellation
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, extra wide and well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $700.00)
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, extra wide and well-balanced balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $700.00)
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $725.00)
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $725.00)
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., wide margins and choice centering, sharp color and impression, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $700.00)
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H. with wide top plate no. 602 selvage, handsome centering, beautiful color and impression on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.F. (XF 90) and 2009 P.S.E. certificates which mention natural paper inclusion below right "5", which is barely visible from the front (XF 90; SMQ $825.00)
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H. with wide top plate no. 602 selvage, handsome centering, beautiful color and impression on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $800.00)
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., attractive margins and centering, sharp color and impression, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,250.00)
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., wide margins of near Jumbo proportions, intense color on bright crisp paper, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,200.00)
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5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H. with plate no. 602 selvage at top, bright shade on crisp paper, Extremely Fine, ex "Cloudrest", with 1996 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $425.00 without premium for the plate no.)
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H. with plate no. 618 selvage at bottom, rich color on bright paper, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $425.00)
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5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, fresh and Very Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $310.00)