Sale 1057 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 November, 2013
Category — 1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue (Scott 285-293)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
873
2c Trans-Mississippi (286). Mint N.H., rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2005 P.F. certificate
72
180
874
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful color on bright paper, choice centering with extra wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
100
275
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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)
150
750
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10c Trans-Mississippi (290). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,750.00). Only seven have graded higher (all at 98)
450
2,500
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50c Trans-Mississippi (291). Original gum, wide and balanced margins, fresh color, Very Fine and choice
625
900
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$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, bright shade, nicely balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2000 P.F. certificate
1,150
1,200
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$2.00 Trans-Mississippi (293). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and proof-like impression, remarkable centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. THE $2.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI IS THE MOST DIFFICULT VALUE TO OBTAIN IN THIS CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
With 1996 P.F. certificate
1,900
2,400
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