1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (Scott 292), expertly regummed, impressive rich shade, looks like full original gum that has never been hinged, Fine. Scott $550. Estimate $350 – 500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 237

$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (Scott 292). Original gum, lightly hinged in one corner, deep shade on bright white paper, choice centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1993 and 2008 P.F. certificates (XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 437

50c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 291). Mint N.H., vibrant color on post-office fresh paper, wide margins, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1648

50c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 291). Light cancel, gorgeous deep color, choice centering, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 643

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. (Scott 291), o.g., hinge remnant, desirable example with gleaming rich color, very pretty, Very Fine, 2012 PF Certificate. Scott $625. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 411

50c Black, Small Die Trial Color Proof on Wove (291TC2b). 40 x 29mm, crisp impression VERY FINE. A RARE SMALL DIE TRIAL COLOR PROOF FOR THE 50-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. This is the only trial color proof we have offered since keeping computerized records. The Scott Catalogue lists this on India, but it should be on wove, as all P2’s are on wove

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1056, Lot 307

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

1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 290), lovely balanced margins, o.g., never hinged, with an overall freshness, Very Fine 2011 graded PSE certificate and copy of 2010 PSE certificate from block of ten where this is from position 8. SMQ VF-XF 80; $430. Scott $450. Estimate price $200 – 300. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1662

10c Trans-Mississippi (290). Block of fourteen, two pairs and two singles, 17 stamps Mint N.H., few flaws incl. light creases and one stamp piece out, most Fine, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1911

8c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 289). Top right corner imprint and plate no. 643 block of six, five stamps Mint N.H., top right stamp small gum disturbance, rich color and choice centering, Very Fine-Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1643

U.S.; General Issues, 1898, 8¢ Trans-Mississippi, Scott #289. L.h., Grade 90 Extremely Fine, PSE (2008) cert. 310. Estimate value $200-240.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1419

Scott #289, 8c Trans-Mississippi, bottom margin imprint and plate no. 643 block of four, intense color, crisp and intact, o.g., very lightly hinged, the bottom pair n.h., fine.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 277

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

5c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 288). Mint N.H. with wide top plate no. 602 selvage, handsome centering, beautiful color and impression on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.F. (XF 90) and 2009 P.S.E. certificates which mention natural paper inclusion below right “5”, which is barely visible from the front (XF 90, SMQ price $825.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1639

1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 288), very fresh with beautiful color, wide margins, appealing stamp, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2008 PF graded cert for plate number single since separated (VF-XF 85). Scott $330. Estimate value $250 – 350. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1658

1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 288), o.g., never hinged, impressive example with unbelievable deep rich color, with extremely large margins, Very Fine. Scott $330. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 499

5c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 288). Used with 8c Lilac (225) and tied by registry ovals on cover to Dahai, Baluchistan, purple “Cleveland Ohio, Reg. Div., Nov. 1, 1899” double-circle datestamp, New York registry label, red London transit also ties stamps, back of cover with twelve postal markings incl. Dead Letter Office markings from Bombay and Karachi, red manuscript “No such P.O., forwarded to D.L.O. Karachi for disposal”, manuscript “Please preserve this envelope” at left, some edgewear, Very Fine and unusual use, Baluchistan is an arid region incorporating parts of Iran and Pakistan

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1056, Lot 409

U.S.; General Issues, 1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss., #287. N.h., lovely copy, Extremely Fine, PF (2011) cert. Scott $330. Estimate value $350-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1424

1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. (287), precisely centered with large even margins, vivid color and post office fresh, never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ price $2,400. Scott $330 Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded XF-Sup 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 360

4c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 287). Choice balanced margins, vibrant color, light New York duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $395.00), only two have graded higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3412

U.S.; General Issues, 1898, 4¢, plate block of 4, imprint, #287. O.g., top #634, slight hinge reinforcing, Fine. Scott $950. Estimate price $250.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2013, Sale 99, Lot 165

1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss. (Scott 286), beautiful Post Office condition, vibrant color, choice, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott $73. Estimate value $60 – 80. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1655

2c Copper Red, Plate Proof on Card (Scott 286P4). Deep rich color, large to huge margins including part arrow sheet margin at left VERY FINE AND CHOICE. THE 2-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI IS EXTREMELY RARE AS A PLATE PROOF. This is the first we have offered since keeping computerized records.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1108

1c Trans-Mississippi (Scott 285). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, intense shade and proof-like impression, long and full perforations EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,100.00 as 98). This is the highest grade possible on the grading chart and the only example to achieve this grade. The next highest is a 98J (one awarded).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 271

1898, 1¢ Trans-Miss. (285), bottom plate block of 4, o.g., never hinged, attractive example with resplendent rich color in Post Office fresh condition, Fine to Very Fine, 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott $400. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3388

o St. Louis, Mo., 1845, 10¢ black on greenish (11X2), type I, position 2, three large margins, red St. Louis c.d.s., affixed to small piece to hide flaws with top margin added and frame line and “tying” cancellation drawn in, Very Fine appearance. Scott value $8,000 Expertization: 2005 PSE Certificate. Provenance: Faiman.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 14

St. Louis Mo., 5c Black on Greenish (11X1). Position 1, large even margins, cancelled only by the orange-red “St. Louis Mo. Feb. 27” circular datestamp, deep impression on bright greenish paper, faint vertical crease ending in a small tear at bottom EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. THE 5-CENT FIRST PRINTING ON GREENISH PAPER IS EXTREMELY RARE IN THIS CHOICE USED CONDITION. ONLY 20-25 OFF-COVER EXAMPLES ARE KNOWN CANCELLED EXCLUSIVELY BY THE RED DATESTAMP. Illustrated in Luff book as Position 1 of the plate reconstruction. Lightly backstamped “SS&CCO” (Scott Stamp & Coin Co.). With 1999 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1000, Lot 1002

o U.S.; General Issues, Postmasters’ Provisionals: New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢, #9X1. Ms. and New York “5” red cancel, close to large margins, small faults mentioned in cert., Fine to Very Fine appearance, Weiss (2011) cert. Scott $625. Estimate value $120-140.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1029

() New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish, “AC” connected (9X1a), on very thin paper (submitted to P.F. as pelure, to which it is very close), large even margins, unused without gum as listed, fresh and Very Fine. Scott price $1,750 Expertization: 1990 PF Certificate as a normal 9X1.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 9

5c Orange Brown, Reprint (Scott 42). Without gum as issued, bright color, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, only 878 sold

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1145

1c Bright Blue, Reprint (Scott 40). Without gum as issued, brilliant color, outstanding centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $1,600.00), only one has graded higher (the 98J from our Whitman sale) while only five others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3098

() U.S.; General Issues, 1860, 30¢ orange, #38. Unused, reperfed, thin, Fine appearance. Scott $850. Estimate price $85.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 89, Lot 109

1860, 24¢ deep yellow, trial color plate proof on wove, imperf (Scott 37TC), large margins including sheet margin at right; faint soiling, otherwise Extremely Fine, 2011 PF certificate. Scott value $600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 66

1857, 10¢ green, type II (Scott 32), neat town cancel, sharp impression with lively color, pretty stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2011 PF Cert. Scott value $250.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 693

o U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 10¢ Green, Type I, #31. Used, Fine, PSAG (2011) cert. Scott $1,350. Estimate $200-250.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1143

3c Dull Red, Ty. III, Plate Crack (26 var). Position 71L18, rich color which clearly shows the variety, cancelled by Star of David fancy cancel, matching “Chicopee Mass. Sep. 20” circular datestamp on cover to Boston, trivial edgewear, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 501

() 1857, 3¢ rose, type I (25), exceptionally fresh and nearly perfectly centered, unused without gum, Extremely Fine. Scott price $1,050 Expertization: 2007 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 337, Lot 2480

12c Black (Scott 17). Positions 99-100L1, horizontal pair, huge margins to clear including right interpane margin and centerline, bright shade, neat grid cancels, Very Fine, ex Stanley Cohen

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 119

o 1855, 10¢ green, type IV (16), recut at top, position 86L;wonderfully fresh with enormous, perfectly balanced margins with deep, dark color, bright paper and a light town cancel; Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott value $1,750 AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE IMPERFORATE 10¢ TYPE IV. Expertization: 1967 & 2008 PF Certificates.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1691

1855, 10¢ green, type III (Scott 15), socked-on-the-nose grid cancel, big, brilliant white margins with deep, richcolor, an Exceptional Stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2009 graded PSE Cert. (XF-Sup 95). SMQ price $750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 677

o 1855, 10¢ green, type II (14), huge margins including sheet margin at left, exceptionally deep color with bright paper and a neat San Francisco town cancel Extremely Fine to Superb and a true gem. Scott value $180 Expertization: 1979 & 2002 PF Certificates.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1688

o U.S.; General Issues, 1855, 10¢ Green, Type I, #13. Black town cancel, “small corner crease at bottom right”, large margins, Very Fine appearance, PF (1991) cert. Scott $900. Estimate price $300-350.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 806

o 1856, 5¢ red brown (12), clear to mostly large margins with choice color and a neat face-free town cancel, F.-V.F. Scott value $750 Expertization: 1998 PSE Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4206

o U.S.; General Issues, 1851, 3¢ orange brown, type I, #10. AUG 23 cancel, 4 close to large margins, nice color, Very Fine. Scott $200. Estimate value $50.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 89, Lot 85

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), Pos. 53-54L1L, two singles forming a reconstructed horizontal pair, black “New Orleans” cds, and French receiving handstamp, F.-V.F., Ex-Neinken. Scott price $240.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jul 2011, Sale 625, Lot 646

1c Blue, Ty. II, Major Plate Crack (7 var). Position 23L2, large even margins all around, intense shade and impression, clearly showing the flaw at left, neat strike of circular datestamp, tiny thin speck is barely noticeable, Extremely Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 78

1c Blue, Ty. Ic (6b). Position 89R4, E Relief, huge and balanced margins all around, deep rich Plate 4 color and proof-like impression which shows every nuance of the design, neat strike of circular datestamp cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. WITHOUT QUESTION THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE Ic IN EXISTENCE. THIS STAMP HAS EVERY QUALITY ONE COULD ASK FOR — LARGE BALANCED MARGINS, BRIGHT PAPER, RICH COLOR AND A PERFECTLY-STRUCK CANCEL WHICH LEAVES THE DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS CLEARLY VISIBLE. A TRUE RARITY. This variety is often confused for Scott 6, Type Ia, which is complete at bottom. However, this sub-type has the ball and plume at lower right slightly less complete. This variety has been widely recognized by experts for decades, but was only added to Scott Catalogue in 1993. This stamp is far scarcer than its Scott Catalogue value would suggest, especially with four margins in sound condition. Power Search failed to find its equal. In fact, we have offered only seven unduplicated examples since 1997, two of which are on cover and one of which is in a pair with another type. It is likely that the paucity of copies trading hands has resulted in the Scott Catalogue value not being properly updated. Ex Kharasch and Chapin. Illustrated in Volume I of Ashbrook’s 1c book on p. 243. Illustrated in Brookman on p. 118. With 1971 and 2003 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $11,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 20

10c Black, Reproduction (Scott 4). Without gum as issued, margins all around, minute edge tear and pressed horizontal crease, Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1034

o 1847, 10¢ black (2), huge margins all around including partial sheet margin at top, intense color, prooflike impression and bright red grid cancel wonderfully fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott price $1,200 Expertization: 1987 & 2004 PF Certificates.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1665