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5c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 288). Mint N.H. with wide top plate no. 602 selvage, handsome centering, beautiful color and impression on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.F. (XF 90) and 2009 P.S.E. certificates which mention natural paper inclusion below right “5”, which is barely visible from the front (XF 90, SMQ price $825.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1639 |
US$600.00 |
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5c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 288). Mint N.H., outstanding centering with wide margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $2,200.00), only five have graded higher to date Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1638 |
US$1,100.00 |
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5c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 288). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1993 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $2,200.00), only five have graded higher to date Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1637 |
US$1,000.00 |
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5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Top imprint and plate no. 614 block of four, stamps Mint N.H., trace of hinging at top of ungummed part of selvage, deep rich color, nice margins and centering, few minor perf separations at top right, Very Fine, Scott Retail as hinged plate block Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1640 |
US$1,000.00 |
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P 1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss., large die proof (288P1), on 169 x 110 mm card Very Fine. Scott price $650 Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1607 |
US$230.00 |
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1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (288), nearly perfectly centered with huge margins and post office fresh never hinged original gum; a choice, Extremely Fine Jumbo. Scott price $360 Expertization: 2005 PF Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1897 |
US$1,000.00 |
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1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (288), centered with near mathematical precision amid generous margins with deep color, bright paper and pristine, never hinged original gum post office fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ value $2,000. Scott $360 Expertization: PSE encapsulated XF-Sup 95. With nearly 140 NH 5¢ Trans-Mississippis graded by PSE to date, only five have been graded higher. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1896 |
US$800.00 |
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5c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 288). Mint N.H., intense shade nicely complemented by bright paper, beautiful centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2544 |
US$550.00 |
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5c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 288). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, phenomenal centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $2,300.00), only five have graded higher to date Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2543 |
US$1,700.00 |
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1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (288), top margin imprint single, beautifully centered with huge margins and post office fresh, never hinged original gum, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. SMQ price $530 for a normal 85. Scott $360 Expertization: 1996 PF and 2005 PSE Certificate, the latter graded VF-XF 85J. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 337, Lot 2738 |
US$300.00 |
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1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (288), bottom margin imprint and plate no. pair, original gum, never hinged, fresh and F.-V.F. Scott $800 Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 337, Lot 2739 |
US$190.00 |
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1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (288), top margin plate number single, absolutely perfectly centered with mathematically balanced margins and immaculate, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and positively Superb. Scott Stamp Values $11,500. Scott value $360 A STUNNING 5¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPI PLATE NUMBER SINGLE, WITH ONLY TWO GRADED HIGHER. Expertization: 2007 PF Certificate graded S 98. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 336, Lot 1235 |
US$5,250.00 |
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5c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 288). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with wide margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $2,300.00). Only five have graded higher to date Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1157 |
US$1,200.00 |
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5c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 288). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on post-office fresh paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A WONDERFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $2,300.00). Only five have graded higher to date. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1156 |
US$1,400.00 |
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5c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 288). Mint N.H. with imprint and wide selvage at bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with wide margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE With 1996 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $2,300.00). Only five have graded higher to date Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5804 |
US$1,500.00 |