Costs of US Stamp Scott Cat. #290 – 10c 1898 Trans Mississippi Exposition: Hardships of Emigration. Page 7

10c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 290). Mint N.H., detailed impression on fresh paper, wide to huge margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1993 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 726

10c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 290). Barest trace of a previous hinge (Mint N.H. according to 1989 P.F. certificate), extra wide and balanced margins, precise centering on bright paper, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, a lovely 10c Trans-Mississippi, the so-called “Dead Horse” design, with 1989 P.F. (as Mint N.H.) and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90, SMQ price $275.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 725

1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 290), o.g., never hinged, vivid bright shade, a handsome example printed on bright white paper, Very Fine, 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott value $300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 278

1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 290), o.g., never hinged, impressive mint example in immaculate condition, well centered and choice, Extremely Fine, photocopy of 2010 P.S.E. certificate for block/10, from which this stamp was taken, this being position 8 from the block. Scott $475.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 277

10c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 290). Mint N.H., wide and balanced margins on bright paper, deep rich color EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $3,250.00). Only seven have graded higher to date.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1646

10c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 290). Mint N.H., gorgeous deep rich color and perfect impression which shows every nuance of the engraving, perfectly centered with wide margins all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STAMP IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 10-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE IN MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION. A SUPERB STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT. Ex Scarsdale and Beverly Hills. 2000 and 2002 P.F. certificates no longer accompany. P.S.E. encapsulated (Superb 98, SMQ $15,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date in any category and only six others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1645

1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (290), bottom margin imprint and plate no. pair exceptionally fresh and well centered original gum, stamps never hinged Very Fine. Scott $950 as n.h. singles Expertization: photocopy of 1990 PSE Certificate for plate block of four.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1898

U.S.; General Issues, 1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss., #290. N.h., Extremely Fine, PSE (2010) cert. Scott $300. Estimate price $400-500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1426

1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 290), o.g., never hinged, very fresh, F.-V.F., 2011 PF Cert. Scott value $475.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 881

U.S.; General Issues, 1898, 10¢ Trans-Mississippi, #290. O.g., Fine to Very Fine. Scott $160. Estimate $60.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 89, Lot 274

1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (290), left sheet margin single, remarkably fresh with immaculate, never hinged original gum, F.-V.F. Scott price $475 Expertization: 2010 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 337, Lot 2743

10c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 290). Bottom imprint and plate no. 604 pair, original gum, lightly hinged, deep shade, well-centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2549

10c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 290). Mint N.H., crisp impression, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ value $730.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2548

10c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 290). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 617 selvage, huge margins and choice centering, detailed impression, light gum bends, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate for irregular block of three

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2547

1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (290), perfectly centered within exceptionally large margins, brilliant fresh color with a prooflike impression, immaculate never hinged original gum, simply Superb. SMQ value $15,000. Scott $475 A MAGNIFICENT GEM IN THE FINEST QUALITY IMAGINABLE, AND THE HIGHEST GRADED TO DATE BY THE PSE, A DISTINCTION IT SHARES WITH ONLY 6 OTHERS. Expertization: 2010 PSE Certificate graded Superb 98.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 336, Lot 1236