US Stamp Values Scott 289: 1898 8c Trans Mississippi Exposition: Troops Guarding Wagon. Page 3

1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 289), o.g., never hinged, dynamite TOP QUALITY example of this popular 8 cent Trans-Mississippi, featuring outstanding centering, wide margins, and an incredible depth of color, a marvelous mint stamp, Extremely Fine, 2011 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90 (1 of 17 examples at this impressive grade, with only 14 others currently grading higher). SMQ $1,250 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $425. Estimate value $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 360

1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 289), right margin single, o.g., never hinged, extraordinary example of this popular stamp, with fresh vibrant color; in Post Office fresh condition, Extremely Fine. Scott $425. Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 361

1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 289), top plate block of 4, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely intense color, a scarce multiple; sensibly reinforced vertical perforations down the middle, Very Good to Fine. Scott $1,950. Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 615

U.S. General Issues, 1898, 8¢ Trans-Mississippi, Plate # Imprint Pair, #289, n.h., wide top #643, Fine to Very Fine, PF (2009) cert. Scott $900. Estimate price $300-350.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1928

1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 289), top right plate block of 6, o.g., stamps never hinged, hinged in selvage only, an extraordinary top plate # block/4 with two extra stamps at right, this is not considered to be a plate # block/6, as the two extra stamps would have to be to the left of the imprint to be considered as such; Post Office fresh and choice with unbelievable fresh color, Very Fine. Scott $2,550. Estimate price $2,500 – 3,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2394

289, 1898 8c Trans-Mississippi, top margin imprint single, P.O. fresh, NH, Very Fine and choice; 2012 PSE certificate for the pair from which it originated (Scott $450)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1221

Scott #289, 8c Trans-Mississippi, well centered within much larger margins than usually encountered on this difficult value, rich color, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2014 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 241

**    8¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 289), top plate no. 609 and block of four, quite well centered for the 8¢, fresh deep color, original gum, never hinged, F.-V.F (photo). $3,400 Expertization: 2004 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded F-VF 75.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 417

**    8¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 289), very well centered, post office fresh, never hinged original gum, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, SMQ price $650 (photo). $450 Expertization: 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 416

**    8¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 289), nearly perfect centering within unusually wide margins, post office fresh color, original gum, never hinged, an Extremely Fine gem (photo). $450 Expertization: 1985 P.F. Certificate for plate no. pair.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 415

8c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 289). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, gorgeous centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $1,150.00), this is the highest grade awarded and only two others share it, this is the first we have offered at this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1319

8c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 289). Wide bottom imprint and plate no. 609 block of four, original gum, well-centered, some strengthened separations, slight stain on back of pos. 4, horizontal gum crease thru top pair, otherwise Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1321

8c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 289). Bottom imprint and plate no. 609 block of four, h.r. in top stamps, bottom stamps Mint N.H., lovely rich color, Fine-Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1320

Scott #289, 8c Trans-Mississippi, handsome to margin imprint single, well centered within larger margins than usually encountered on this difficult value, rich color, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2012 PSE certificate for an imprint and plate number pair, this being the left stamp..

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 331

United States 1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue 1898 8c violet brown, n.h., well centered, fresh color, v.f., with 1999 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2014, Sale 201401, Lot 16