Scott #289, 1898 8c Violet Brown Trans-Mississippi Troops Guarding Train. Mint F-VF. Vibrant color. Slight gum toning from vintage hinge. (Scott 2009 $200).
89.00
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Scott #290, 1898 10c Gray Violet Trans-Mississippi Hardships of Emipration. Mint XF-Superb. Fresh, well centered, with four large margins. Bit crackly o.g., very lightly hinged. A truly impressive example! (Scott 1/2008 value report is $300 for XF and $600 for XF-Superb).
300.00
Scott #285-293: 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue continued ...