Sale 1188 — United States Stamp Treasures: The William H. Gross Collection
Sale Date — Wednesday, 3 October, 2018
Category — Columbian Color Error Strip, Trans-Mississiippi Issue Rarities
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
96°
Rare 50¢ Trans-Mississippi plate block of eightDESCRIPTION
50¢ Trans-Mississippi (291), block of eight from bottom of right pane with “BUREAU, ENGRAVING & PRINTING” imprint and plate number 603, half arrow and straight edge at left, original gum, hinge remnants and sliver reinforcements, remarkably fresh, exceptionally choice centering for this Bureau commemorative issue
CONDITION NOTES
* Fine-Very Fine; slight natural gum creases
E. 5,000-7,500
12,500