Sale 982 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 16-18 December, 2009
Category — 1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue (Scott 285-293)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
5639
1c Trans-Mississippi (285). Mint N.H. with wide imprint at top, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, rich color, detailed impression, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,200.00). Only one has graded higher to date and only eleven others share this exalted grade.
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2,100
