1c Dark Yellow Green, 4c Orange, 5c Dull Blue, Trans-Mississippi (285, 287, 288). Tied by "Washington D.C." registry ovals, light strike of "Washington D.C. Registered Jun. 17, 1898" First Day of Issue circular datestamp on legal-size cover with Post Office Department Official Business imprint, to Mr. D. S. Farrington in Wrentham Mass., handstamped registry number, 5c pulled perf at bottom, cover with vertical file folds at left not affecting stamps

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE FIRST DAY COVER WITH THREE DENOMINATIONS OF THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.

The Trans-Mississippi Exposition was open to the public from June 1 to November 1, 1898. The stamps were not ready in time for the opening, and the official First Day of Issue was June 17.

First Day covers with the Trans-Mississippi Issue are rare. The following quantities are recorded or estimated by Henry Scheuer: 1c: 4-5 used alone (plus 4 in combination); 4c: One used alone (plus 3 in combination); 5c: One used alone (plus 3 in combination); Combinations on First Day Covers (one known of each): a) 1c and 2c; b) 1c, 2c, 4c, 5c (offered in lot 92); c) 1c, 4c, 5c (the cover offered here); and d) 1c, 2c, 4c, 5c, 8c, 10c (offered in lot 91).

With 1978 P.F. certificate. Scott value $75,000.00 E. 7,500-10,000

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