Price History for Scott 289 in OG 98 Grade
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8c Trans-Mississippi (289). Original gum, rich color and detailed impression, mathematically perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE HAS BEEN GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARDED TO DATE.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,450.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade. One other, in Mint N.H. condition, has also been awarded this grade.
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8c Trans-Mississippi (289). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and proof-like impression, Jumbo margins and essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, Jumbo margins are seldom found on the 8c Trans-Mississippi, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,150.00 as 98, unpriced in any higher grade), only one hinged stamp has been graded higher and no others share this grade
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8c Trans-Mississippi (289). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, gorgeous centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $1,150.00), this is the highest grade awarded and only two others share it, this is the first we have offered at this grade
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8c Trans-Mississippi (289). Original gum, lightly hinged, with bottom plate no. 609 selvage, exceptionally wide margins for this difficult Trans-Mississippi value, nearly perfectly centered, rich color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $725.00)
8c Trans-Mississippi (289). Original gum, wide beautifully balanced margins, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $725.00)
8c Trans-Mississippi (289). Original gum, lightly hinged, with bottom plate no. 609 selvage, exceptionally wide margins for this difficult Trans-Mississippi value, nearly perfectly centered, rich color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $590.00)
8c Trans-Mississippi (289). Original gum, wide beautifully balanced margins, fresh color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (OG, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $590.00)
8c Trans-Mississippi (289). Original gum, lightly hinged, with bottom plate no. 609 selvage, exceptionally wide margins for this difficult Trans-Mississippi value, nearly perfectly centered, rich color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $590.00), one of only six in this grade with just one higher (at 98)
8c Trans-Mississippi (289). Original gum, with bottom plate no. 609 selvage, very lightly hinged, remarkably wide margins for this value and perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $550.00)
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8c Trans-Mississippi (289). Original gum, lightly hinged, unusually wide margins for this Trans-Mississippi value, rich color, exceptional centering, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $410.00)
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8c Trans-Mississippi (289). Original gum, lightly hinged, detailed impression, wide and well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85)