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5c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 288). Used with 8c Lilac (225) and tied by registry ovals on cover to Dahai, Baluchistan, purple “Cleveland Ohio, Reg. Div., Nov. 1, 1899” double-circle datestamp, New York registry label, red London transit also ties stamps, back of cover with twelve postal markings incl. Dead Letter Office markings from Bombay and Karachi, red manuscript “No such P.O., forwarded to D.L.O. Karachi for disposal”, manuscript “Please preserve this envelope” at left, some edgewear, Very Fine and unusual use, Baluchistan is an arid region incorporating parts of Iran and Pakistan Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1056, Lot 409 |
US$750.00 |
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5c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 288). Tied by “Boston Mass. Mar. 15 4-PM 1899 Roxbury Station” machine cancel on cover to London England and forwarded to Kyoto, Japan, London and receiving backstamps, forwarding label tied by Japanese manuscript, small filing holes at left, Very Fine, scarce use Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1056, Lot 408 |
US$160.00 |
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5c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 288). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 618 pair, rich color, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1056, Lot 338 |
US$475.00 |
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5c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 288). Top right corner imprint and plate no. 602 block of ten, natural s.e. and part arrow at left, original gum, few stamps Mint N.H., rich color, few perf separations at right sensibly reinforced, Fine-Very Fine, an attractive multiple Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1056, Lot 328 |
US$1,200.00 |
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5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Bottom imprint and plate no. 618 block of four, stamps Mint N.H., h.r. in selvage where few perf separations sensibly reinforced, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1056, Lot 327 |
US$650.00 |
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5c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 288). Rich color, tied by “Exposition Sta. Omaha Nebr., Aug. 3 4:30 PM 98” duplex cancel on cover to Springfield Mass., receiving backstamp, some toning affects stamp which has corner crease at top right, Very Fine appearance, desirable with the exposition cancel Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1056, Lot 371 |
US$375.00 |
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5c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 288). Choice centering, rich color, tied by “New York N.Y. Oct. 13 1-PM 1899” waving flag machine cancel on red and blue Spanish-American War Overall Flag Patriotic cover to Antwerp, Belgium, various postage due markings incl. Belgium 50c Postage Due tied by “Anvers Arrivee Octo. ?” circular datestamp, Very Fine, unusual postage due use Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1056, Lot 414 |
US$225.00 |
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5c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 288). Rich color, tied by “Philadelphia Penn. Sep. 21 7-PM ’98” manuscript on The Philadelphia Museums illustrated corner card cover to Helsingfors, Finland, receiving backstamp, fresh and Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1056, Lot 410 |
US$130.00 |
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1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (288), bottom plate block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged (2 stamps never hinged), lovely example with warm rich color, a fresh and pleasing example, Very Fine, 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott $800. Estimate $600 – 800. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3390 |
US$450.00 |
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1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (288), o.g., never hinged, sensational example with boardwalk margins and bold color, a great stamp, Extremely Fine. Scott $300. Estimate value $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3379 |
US$325.00 |
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5c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 288). Mint N.H., near perfect centering, deep shade and detailed impression, Extremely Fine, with 2000 and 2008 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 427 |
US$375.00 |
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5c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 288). Mint N.H., bright shade, crisp impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 and 2011 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 426 |
US$1,100.00 |
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United States 1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue 1898 5c dull blue, wide margins, n.h., v.f., with 2013 PSE cert. Cherrystone Auctions, May 2013, Sale 201305, Lot 100 |
US$150.00 |
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1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 288), o.g., never hinged, impressive example with big margins, and brilliant color, Very Fine. Scott $300. Estimate price $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 408 |
US$130.00 |
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1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 288), o.g., never hinged, handsome lower right corner margin single, with deep intense color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $300. Estimate price $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 193 |
US$160.00 |