Sale 1245 — United States Stamps, featuring the Sacramento Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 16-18 November, 2021
Category — $1.00-$2.00 1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue (Scott 292-293)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1631
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
The $1.00 Trans-Mississippi is considered by many to be the most beautiful of all United States postage stamps. Although Mint Never-Hinged examples have been supplied from blocks and sheets broken over the years, the centering of this example is unusually choice.
With 2003 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $5,400.00)
3,750
3,250