Sale 1219 — The Edward Morton Collection of Outstanding Quality U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 8-9 April, 2020
Category — 1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue (Scott 285-293)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
490
8c Trans-Mississippi (289). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with wide margins, bold Cincinnati double oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 1989, 2005 and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,800.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only three others
47
1,200