Cost of US Stamps Scott Catalogue #291: 1898 50c Trans Mississippi Exposition: Western Mining Prospector. Page 9

50c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 291). Choice centering with well-proportioned margins, bold strike of New York circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $1,100.00), only three have graded higher to date (highest is 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 165

1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss. (291), beautifully centered with exceptionally large, well proportioned margins and rich, vibrant color, original gum, small natural paper inclusion in left margin, wonderfully fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott $625

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 771

1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss. (291), virtually perfectly centered with exceptionally large margins, deep, dark color and lightly hinged original gum; fresh and choice Extremely Fine. Scott $625 Expertization: 1995 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 289

1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 291), o.g., hinge remnants, superb color, a fresh and pleasing example, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $625. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 1020

U.S.; General Issues, 1898, 50¢ Trans-Mississippi, #291. L.h. plate single, Fine, PF (1978) cert. Scott $625+. Estimate $150-180.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1428

U.S.; General Issues, 1898, 50¢ Trans-Mississippi, #291. N.h., fresh, Fine to Very Fine, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $1,900. Estimate $600-700.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1425

U.S.; General Issues, 1898, 50¢ Trans-Mississippi, #291. Very l.h., older PF cert states n.h., Grade 95 Extremely Fine overall, PSE (2012), PF (1999) certs. Scott Stamp Values $950. Estimate price $500-600.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1426

U.S.; General Issues, 1898, 50¢ Trans-Mississippi, #291. O.g. (h.r.), Fine to Very Fine. Scott $625. Estimate price $200-220.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1427

1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 291), magnificent bottom margin plate no. 603 single with bold rich color, and nice big margins, an extraordinary plate position showpiece, o.g., never hinged; trace of “slight mount glazing” mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine, 2001 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,900. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1664

1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 291), spectacular bottom margin imprint single, looks to be never hinged at first glance, as the slight hinge mark is virtually invisible, extremely well centered stamp with dazzling bright color, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), Extremely Fine. Scott $625. Estimate price $750 – 1,000. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1665

1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 291), fresh and sharp with deep color, attractive example, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2003 PSE graded cert (VF-XF 85). Scott $625. Estimate value $500 – 750. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1666

1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 291), deep bright color, o.g., barely a breath of a hinge which appears as never hinged; reperforated, lovely Very Fine appearance. Scott $625 as hinged. Estimate $200 – 300. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1668

50c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 291). Original gum, lightly hinged, attractive shade, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90, SMQ $925.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1351

U.S.; General Issues, 1898, 50¢ Trans-Mississippi, #291. O.g. (h.r.), Fine. Scott $625. Estimate value $150.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2012, Sale 93, Lot 322

United States 1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue 1898 50c sage green, well centered, deep rich color, h.r., fine, with 1988 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 201204, Lot 108