Sale 959 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Wednesday, 23-25 June, 2008
Category — 1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue (Scott 285-293)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2659
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Block of four, original gum, exceptionally choice centering, deep shade and proof-like impression, couple faint tiny toned specks and strengthened perf separationsVERY FINE. A HANDSOME ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF THE ONE-DOLLAR TRANS-MISSISSIPPI, REGARDED AS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL UNITED STATES COMMEMORATIVE STAMP EVER PRODUCED.
The Scott Catalogue assigns a small 15% premium to a block versus four singles.
5,750
3,500