US Stamps Prices Scott Cat. 285: 1898 1c Trans Mississippi Exposition: Jacques Marquette on the Mississippi. Page 4

1c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 285). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, intense shade and proof-like impression, long and full perforations EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,100.00 as 98). This is the highest grade possible on the grading chart and the only example to achieve this grade. The next highest is a 98J (one awarded).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 271

1c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 285). Outstanding centering with Jumbo margins, bright shade on fresh paper, light wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, an absolutely superb used example of the 1c Trans-Mississippi, with 2011 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $830.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by no others

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3410

1898, 1¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 285), impressive well centered example, fabulous rich shade, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, with photocopy of 2010 p.S.E. certificate for block of 4, from which this stamp was taken, this being the lower left stamp from block. Scott $73. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1197

1c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 285). Choice centering with wide and balanced margins, beautiful color and perfs, neat waving flag machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $275.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 161

Scott #285, 1c Trans-Mississippi, gem top sheet-margin plate no. 635 single, outstanding centering and margins, especially deep rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1991 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $675.00); ex-Floyd.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 198

1898, 1¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 285), o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh, vibrant color, wide, perfectly balanced margins, an exquisite example of near perfection, Superb, 2008 PSE graded cert (Superb 98). SMQ $2,100 98-Superb Estimate price $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 265

1898, 1¢ Trans-Miss. (285), lower right sheet margin block of 6 with imprint & plate number, nicely centered and wonderfully fresh and crisp, original gum, lightly hinged (bottom stamps short-gummed), Very Fine. Scott $290 Expertization: 2008 PF Certificate as never hinged.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4470

o 1898, 1¢ Trans-Miss. (285), fresh and all but perfectly centered with wide margins, bright color and paper and a light flag cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ price $275, undergraded and virtually impossible to improve upon. Scott $7 Expertization: 2008 PF and 2009 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4471

1898, 1¢ Trans-Miss. (285), top margin plate no. & imprint pair, nearly perfectly centered, original gum, lightly hinged in selvage only, fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott price $145 as singles

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4469

1c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 285). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, Jumbo margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Scarsdale, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ value $750.00 as 95, $2,100.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 621

1c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 285). Mint N.H., deep rich color on fresh paper, Jumbo balanced margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem,with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $750.00 as 95, $2,100.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 620

1898, 1¢ Trans-Miss. (285), mathematically centered with vibrant color and choice, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and unquestionably Superb. SMQ price $2,100. Scott $73 WITH 180 NH 1¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPIS GRADED, PSE HAS AWARDED A HIGHER GRADE TO ONLY A SINGLE EXAMPLE. Expertization: 2008 PSE Certificate graded Superb 98.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 359

1c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 285). Mint N.H. with plate no. 710 in wide top selvage, rich color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.A.G. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 717

1c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 285). Mint N.H., wonderfully rich shade, unusually choice centering, long and full perforations all around, Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $750.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1626

1c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 285). Mint N.H., wide margins and precise centering, beautiful deep shade, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $750.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1625