US Stamp Values Scott 290: 1898 10c Trans Mississippi Exposition: Hardships of Emigration. Page 2

USA (Scott 290) 1898 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI 10¢ GRAY VIOLET Bottom margin single, fresh, MINT never hinged, fine. (Copy of 2013 PSAG Cert #0563408 for pair) Cat price $425.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 1048

USA (Scott 290) 1898 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI 10¢ GRAY VIOLET Fresh, MINT never hinged, very fine. Cat price $425.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 1047

10c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 290). Mint N.H., remarkably well-centered with wide margins, gorgeous rich color and detailed impression, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, ex Dr. Morris, with 1993 P.S.E. and 2014 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1415

1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 290), o.g., never hinged, a most impressive example with nicely balanced margins and exquisite rich color that’s in Post Office fresh condition, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. SMQ $950 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $425. Estimate price $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 254

USA (Scott 290) 1898 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI 10? GRAY VIOLET, BOTTOM PLATE SINGLE Fine bottom plate number single (#604). MINT never hinged, light fingerprint. Cat price $450.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 603

10c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 290). Gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, cork cancel, long and full perforations, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $575.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3664

10c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 290). Top imprint and plate no. 617 block of ten with corner selvage and part arrow natural s.e. at right, comprising the top two rows of the pane, original gum, the six stamps in the plate block particularly well-centered FRESH AND FINE-VERY FINE. A SCARCE AND DESIRABLE LARGE FORMAT IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF THE 10-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. This is far more frequently found as a plate block of four than it is as a plate block of six, much less a block of ten. Like most of the Columbian stamps, the Trans-Mississippi Issue was printed from plates of 100 subjects then divided into panes of 50 for packaging and sale at post offices.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3663

1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 290), top plate number single, o.g., never hinged, exquisite TOP QUALITY mint stamp featuring superior centering and deep prooflike color, a gorgeous position showpiece, Extremely Fine, 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90 (1 of 32 at this grade, with 28 others grading higher). SMQ $950 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $425. Estimate price $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2275

1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 290), lightly struck black cancellation, magnificent used example with large balanced margins and brilliant color, and extraordinary completely sound stamp that is quite scarce in this marvelous condition, Extremely Fine, 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95 (1 of 16 example achieving this impressive grade, only 3 others grade higher). SMQ $575 in the grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $35. Estimate value $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2276

1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 290), neatly struck “Boston, Mass” in double oval cancellation, outstanding used stamp with vivid color and clear impression, one of the prettiest examples one could ever hope for, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate graded XF-90 XQ. Scott Stamp Values $150 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $35. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2277

10c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 290). Used with 1c, 2c and 5c, tied by New York registry ovals on cover to France, appropriate transit markings, few toned spots, Fine and colorful, also accompanied by 1c on cover with Omaha machine cancel with Trans-Mississippi Exposition Dept. of Publicity and Promotion seal

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 426

U.S. General Issues, 1898, 10¢ Trans-Mississippi, #290, n.h., plate # single, Very Fine, PSE (2014) cert. for pair. Scott $425+. Estimate $160-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1929

1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 290), o.g., never hinged, gorgeous example with wide margins and incredibly bold color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott $450. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2200

1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 290), o.g., never hinged, impressive wide margined example with beautiful rich color, Very Fine. Scott $450. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 438

**    10¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 290), virtual perfect centering with extra large margins, bright color, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine, SMQ $950 (photo). $450 Expertization: 1999 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 419