4c Trans-Mississippi (287). Mint N.H. right pane of 50 with top and bottom imprint and plate no. 599 blocks of six, right arrow selvage, remarkably fresh and intact, vibrant color with just a hint of oxidation at right edge of five stamps in right column

VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED COMPLETE PANE OF 50 OF THE 4-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.

The iconic engraving on the 4c Trans-Mississippi, depicting a Native American hunting a buffalo, was based on a larger engraving by Captain Seth Eastman, a U.S. Army officer and artist who was known for depictions of the Old West. The larger engraving originally appeared in one of Henry R. Schoolcraft’s volumes on the history of Indian tribes, published in 1854. Next to the $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, the 4c is considered by many to be the most beautiful design of the series. This Mint N.H. pane is a magnificent showpiece.

From our 2006 Rarities of the World sale. Scott value $19,040.00 as two Mint N.H. plate blocks and 38 singles

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