Prices of US Stamp Scott Cat. # 289 – 8c 1898 Trans Mississippi Exposition: Troops Guarding Wagon. Page 5

8c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 289). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 643 block of six with wide selvage, deep rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering throughout VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 8-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. With 1983 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1056, Lot 329

8c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 289). Rich color, used with 4c Trans-Mississippi (287), tied by registry ovals on 1c Columbian entire (U348) to Cape Hatien, Haiti, purple “Registered Jun. 14, 1899 Branch P.O. Station P, New York P.O.” boxed five-line datestamp, receiving backstamp, some overall toning affects stamps, still Very Fine and scarce use

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1056, Lot 416

8c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 289). Bottom imprint and plate no. 609 pair, tied (between perfs) by registry ovals on cover to Pyrmont, Germany, purple “Registered, Sep. 16, 1898, Branch P.O. Station K., New York P.O.” five-line boxed datestamp and receiving backstamp, Very Fine, scarce position piece used on cover

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1056, Lot 415

8c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 289). Rich color, used with 4c Columbian (233) and 1c Green (279), tied by registry ovals, purple “Baltimore Md. Reg. Div. Apr. 21, 1900” double-circle datestamp on cover to Larnaca, Cyprus, additional four-line Baltimore registry datestamp at right, purple London transit, receiving backstamp, missing top flap, 4c stamp defective at top from opening, otherwise Very Fine, colorful and scarce use

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1056, Lot 418

8c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 289). Rich color, used with 5c Dark Blue (281) and 1c and 4c Trans-Mississippi (285, 287), 1c natural s.e. at right, tied by registry ovals, “New York N.Y. Reg’y Div. 10-27 1899” double-oval datestamp on cover to Antwerp, Belgium, New York registry label, Anvers backstamp, minor edgewear, Very Fine and colorful use properly paying the 8c registry fee plus double UPU rate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1056, Lot 417

1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss. (289), bottom plate number single, o.g., never hinged, fresh and choice; tiny inclusion, Very Fine, 2012 PSAG certificate. Scott $500. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3381

1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss. (289), o.g., lightly hinged, magnificent showpiece featuring impressive deep rich color and extremely large margins, GEM, Superb. Scott $150. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3380

8c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 289). Mint N.H., attractive wide margins, wonderful color and impression on bright paper, Very Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 429

8c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 289). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 1995, 2001 and 2008 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 428

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

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 98

8c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 289). Mint N.H., wide margins, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 1993 P.F. certificate for pair

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 226

United States 1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue 1898 8c violet brown, top margin plate no. and imprint block of six, selvage slightly reduced at top, three stamps hinged, balance n.h., fine-v.f.

Cherrystone Auctions, May 2013, Sale 201305, Lot 101

8c Trans-Mississippi (289). Pane of 50 with imprint and plate no. 609 blocks of six at top and bottom, arrow selvage at right, natural s.e. at left, 46 stamps including both plate blocks Mint N.H., four stamps h.r. reinforcing some perf separations, few light natural gum bends, bottom right stamp natural gum crease, bottom right corner selvage clipped FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE COMPLETE PANE OF 50 OF THE 8-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. Scott Retail as two Mint N.H. plate blocks, hinged and Mint N.H. and singles.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1618

8c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 289). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 643 block of six, exceptionally rich color and proof-like impression, each stamp almost perfectly centered EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB PLATE BLOCK OF THE 8-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI — ARGUABLY THE FINEST EXTANT. The 1893 Columbian Issue, comprising 16 different denominations, created a backlash from collectors, who resented paying $16.34 for a complete set (the equivalent of $380 in today’s dollars). For the 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition, held in Omaha Nebraska, the number of stamps was reduced to nine denominations up to $2.00. The $3.80 cost for the set, while still expensive ($95 in today’s dollars), was at least more manageable. The collectors’ early preference for plate blocks of four is the reason why Trans-Mississippi plate blocks of six are so rare. This 8c certainly ranks among the finest we have ever handled. Ex Drucker. With 2002 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1610

Scott #289, 8c Trans-Mississippi, top sheet-margin imprint and plate no. 609 pair, nicely centered, o.g., the left stamp n.h., fine-very fine.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 276