Price History for Scott 292 in OG 98 Grade
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$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, sharp proof-like impression which shows every nuance of this remarkable engraving, mathematically perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE ONLY UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE, AND, IN FACT, IT IS CURRENTLY ONE OF ONLY TWO UNUSED DOLLAR-VALUE COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS WITH A P.S.E. GEM 100 GRADE FOR ANY ISSUE.
The focus on stamps with a Gem 100 grade is growing more intense as collectors strive for the highest possible ranking in the P.S.E. Set Registry. Remarkably, only two dollar-denominated, original-gum (or unused) early commemorative stamps have achieved a Gem 100 grade (the other is a $2.00 Columbian).
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $13,250.00). This is the only unused $1.00 Trans-Mississippi to grade Gem 100. The highest Mint N.H. grade is 98.
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$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, sharp proof-like impression which shows every nuance of this remarkable engraving, mathematically perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE ONLY UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE, AND, IN FACT, IT IS CURRENTLY ONE OF ONLY TWO UNUSED DOLLAR-VALUE COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS WITH A P.S.E. GEM 100 GRADE FOR ANY ISSUE.
The focus on stamps with a Gem 100 grade is growing more intense as collectors strive for the highest possible ranking in the P.S.E. Set Registry. Remarkably, only two unused dollar-denominated stamps have achieved a Gem 100 grade (the other is a $2.00 Columbian).
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $8,850.00 as 98). This is the only unused $1.00 Trans-Mississippi to grade Gem 100 (followed by one 98). The highest Mint N.H. grade is 98. The SMQ value for a 98 seems conservative, and the premium for Gem 100 should be a multiple of the 98 value.
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, sharp proof-like impression which shows every nuance of this remarkable engraving, mathematically perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE, AND, IN FACT, IT IS PRESENTLY THE ONLY DOLLAR-VALUE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP WITH A P.S.E. GEM 100 GRADE FOR ANY ISSUE.
The focus on stamps with a Gem 100 grade is growing more intense as collectors strive for the highest possible ranking in the P.S.E. Set Registry. We are now about four years into the start of the bull market for graded stamps, which some track to the Siegel firm's 2005 record-breaking sale of an XF-Superb 95 Inverted "Jenny." During this period, the P.S.E. Population Report has grown significantly. P.S.E. currently has a total of 6,348 Columbian and Trans-Mississippi stamps in the Population Report. Of these, 1,169 dollar-denominated Columbian and Trans-Mississippi stamps have been graded in any category of unused condition. Remarkably, only one stamp has achieved a Gem 100 grade, and that stamp is the $1.00 Trans-Mississippi offered here. Only twelve other dollar-value stamps with original gum have achieved 98 (all of them hinged, and none with the Jumbo appellation). It is difficult to argue with these statistics. The rarity of perfectly-centered 98-point-plus dollar-value commemoratives is obvious: the one Gem 100 stamp represents 0.086% of the P.S.E. graded population of all unused dollar-value commemoratives.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $8,700.00 as 98). This is the only $1.00 Trans-Mississippi to grade Gem 100 (followed by one 98). The highest Mint N.H. grade is 95. The SMQ value for a 98 seems conservative, and the premium for Gem 100 should be a multiple of the 98 value.
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$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, essentially perfect centering with wide margins, detailed impression on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2020 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, Superb 98; SMQ $8,850.00). Only one hinged stamp grades higher (at 100). The highest Mint N.H. is also Superb 98
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$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, .lg, intense shade and proof-like impression, beautiful centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, WHICH IS GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 1980 and 2002 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $4,750.00). Only three have graded higher (two at 98 and one at 100). This is also the only unused stamp (OG or NH) to receive a Jumbo designation.
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$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, wide and essentially perfectly balanced margins, deep shade and impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI.
With 2018 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,250.00). Only four grade higher
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Slightly disturbed original gum, h.r., wide and balanced margins, deep shade and impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.F. (as previously hinged) and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (DOG, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,250.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide and balanced margins, deep shade and detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-DOLLAR TRANS-MISSISSIPPI.
With 1998 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,250.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression on bright paper, unusually choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,250.00). Only two have graded higher to date.
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression, almost perfectly centered with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN CALLED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DESIGN IN U.S. PHILATELY.
1988 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies. P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,250.00). Only two hinged copies have graded higher to date. As an indication of how rare this stamp is in higher grades, only five stamps in any condition have graded higher than 95.
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression on bright paper, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN CALLED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL STAMP IN UNITED STATES PHILATELY.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,400.00). Only two have graded higher to date.
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, barely hinged, choice margins and excellent centering, deep shade on bright white paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,950.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, barely hinged, almost perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
P.S.E. encapsulated (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,950.00). Only two hinged examples have graded higher to date (none in Mint N.H. condition have graded higher)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression, almost perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
P.S.E. encapsulated (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,300.00). Only two hinged examples have graded higher to date (none in Mint N.H. condition have graded higher).
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade on bright paper, beautiful centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-XUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,150.00). Only two hinged examples have graded higher to date (none in Mint N.H. condition have graded higher).
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression on bright paper, unusually choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,150.00). Only two have graded higher to date and only thirteen others share this grade
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with unusually wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,150.00). Only one has graded higher to date and only 13 others share this grade.
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression, almost perfectly centered with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN CALLED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DESIGN IN U.S. PHILATELY.
With 1988 P.F. and 2001 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,150.00). Only one hinged and one used copy have graded higher to date.
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$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, single hinge mark, intense shade and impression, unusually wide and beautifully balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
With 2016 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $1,750.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, single hinge mark, intense shade and impression, unusually wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a very choice $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $1,750.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, intense shade and impression, unusually wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $1,750.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, crisp impression, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN WIDELY DESCRIBED AS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL STAMP IN U.S. PHILATELY.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $1,750.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade on bright paper, wide margins and nearly perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN WIDELY DESCRIBED AS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL STAMP IN U.S. PHILATELY.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,700.00). In our opinion this meets the P.S.E. criteria for an XF-Superb 95 grade
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, wide margins all around, which is unusual for this issue, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1984 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $1,550.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, very lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $1,550.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep shade and proof-like impression, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,100.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade on bright paper, wide margins and nearly perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN WIDELY DESCRIBED AS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL STAMP IN U.S. PHILATELY.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,100.00). In our opinion this meets the P.S.E. criteria for an XF-Superb 95 grade
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$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, wide margins and choice centering, Very Fine and choice, with 1981 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,400.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, single hinge mark, wide margins and attractively centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,400.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins and attractively centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,400.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins and attractively centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,350.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum lightly hinged, detailed impression, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,225.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, perfectly balanced margins, intense shade, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,300.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, attractively centered, intense shade, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,600.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins and attractively centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,600.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, handsome margins and attractive centering, fresh, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,600.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice margins and remarkably well-centered, intense shade, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,600.00)
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$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade, well-centered with nicely balanced margins, Very Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF 80; SMQ $1,100.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, crisp impression, Very Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF 80; SMQ $1,100.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, crisp impression, Very Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF 80; SMQ $1,100.00)
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$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, intense shade, nearly Very Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, F-VF 75; SMQ $740.00)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, attractive margins and centering, clear impression, Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, F-VF 75; SMQ $540.00 as 70, $1,000.00 as 80)
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$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, h.r., outstanding centering and margins, small tear at right and small thin spot, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, F 70; SMQ $540.00)