| Guideline And Straight Edge Positions -- Scott #285-293 Trans-Mississippi |  Top |
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Scott #285 Green [1898 1c green Trans-Mississippi, Marquette] Mint, very lightly hinged, with F-VF centering. Very fresh! Perforated four sides example with horizontal guideline at top, from row 6, in columns 1-4 and 7-10, of the printer sheet of 100. The printer sheets of 100 were vertically divided (straight edges), between columns 5 and 6, into panes of 50. 10 stamps (two of which are the additional positions with a straight-edge) out of every 100 stamps (10%) originally had the guideline at top (and 10 stamps at bottom), but many of those have been lost to time. (The guideline examples that also have a straight edge on one side are additional collectible positions. All the guidelines terminate in the sheet margins with an arrow.) I believe collecting such stamps (which have become scarce over time due to being discarded or being reperforated) could be a challenging and enjoyable endeavor. (Scott 2023 $27.50 for normal examples.) ACTUAL item. |
22.00 |
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Scott #285 Green [1898 1c green Trans-Mississippi, Marquette] Used with XF centering and light cancellation. Remarkably crisp and clear engraving impression. Right margin example with natural straight edge at right, with vertical guideline, from the right column of the left pane of 50 from the printer sheet of 100. 10 stamps out of every 100 stamps (10%) originally had this feature at left and 10 stamps at right, but many of those that survived have since been reperforated. (This issue also has a horizontal guideline (perforated) across the center, between rows 5 and 6. All the guidelines terminate in the sheet margins with an arrow.) I believe collecting such stamps (which have become scarce over time due to being discarded or being reperforated) could be a challenging and enjoyable endeavor. A superior example! (Scott 2023 $30 for VF-XF/85 for normal examples.) ACTUAL item. |
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22.00 |
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Scott #287 Brilliant Orange [1898 4c orange Trans-Mississippi, Indian Hunting Buffalo] Mint with Fine centering. Wonderfully fresh appearance with brilliant color! Perforated four sides example with horizontal guideline at bottom, from row 5, in columns 1-4 and 7-10, of the printer sheet of 100. The printer sheets of 100 were vertically divided (straight edges), between columns 5 and 6, into panes of 50. 10 stamps (two of which are the additional positions with a straight-edge) out of every 100 stamps (10%) originally had the guideline at bottom (and 10 stamps at top from row 6), but many of those have been lost to time. (The guideline examples that also have a straight edge on one side are additional collectible positions. All the guidelines terminate in the sheet margins with an arrow.) I believe collecting such stamps (which have become scarce over time due to being discarded or being reperforated) could be a challenging and enjoyable endeavor. An excellent and unusual example. (Scott 2023 $110 for normal example.) ACTUAL item. |
69.00 |
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Scott #287 [1898 4c orange Trans-Mississippi, Indian Hunting Buffalo] Mint, no gum, with Fine centering, but with thins. Right margin example with natural straight edge at right with vertical guideline, from the right column of the left pane of 50 from the printer sheet of 100. 10 stamps out of every 100 stamps (10%) originally had this feature at left and 10 stamps at right, but many of those that survived have since been reperforated. (This issue also has a horizontal guideline (perforated) across the center, between rows 5 and 6. All the guidelines terminate in the sheet margins with an arrow.) I believe collecting such stamps (which have become scarce over time due to being discarded or being reperforated) could be a challenging and enjoyable endeavor. Very low price. (Scott 2023 $110 for normal example.) ACTUAL item. |
15.00 |
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Scott #287 Orange Yellow [1898 4c "orange" Trans-Mississippi, Indian Hunting Buffalo] Used with XF centering and neat cancellation, but faint corner bend. Right margin example with natural straight edge at right with vertical guideline (faint), from the right column of the left pane of 50 from the printer sheet of 100. 10 stamps out of every 100 stamps (10%) originally had this feature at left and 10 stamps at right, but many of those that survived have since been reperforated. (This issue also has a horizontal guideline (perforated) across the center, between rows 5 and 6. All the guidelines terminate in the sheet margins with an arrow.) I believe collecting such stamps (which have become scarce over time due to being discarded or being reperforated) could be a challenging and enjoyable endeavor. Examples this nicely centered and neatly canceled are hard to find. (Scott 2023 $25 for normal example.) ACTUAL item. |
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22.00 |
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Scott #288 Bright Blue [1898 5c blue (shades) Trans-Mississippi, Freemont on Mountain] Used with Fine centering and neat cancellation. Perforated four sides example with horizontal guideline at top, from row 6, in columns 1-4 and 7-10, of the printer sheet of 100. The printer sheets of 100 were vertically divided by cutting (straight edges), between columns 5 and 6, into panes of 50. 10 stamps (two of which are the additional positions with a straight-edge at right or left) out of every 100 stamps (10%) originally had the guideline at top (and 10 stamps at bottom), but many of those have been lost to time. (The guideline examples that also have a straight edge on one side are additional collectible positions. All the guidelines terminate in the sheet margins with an arrow.) I believe collecting such stamps (which have become scarce over time due to being discarded or being reperforated) could be a challenging and enjoyable endeavor. Examples that show the complete guideline at top are surprisingly hard to find. Attractive example of the bright blue shade mentioned by Scott (same value). ACTUAL item. |
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16.00 |
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Scott #288 Dark Blue [1898 5c blue Trans-Mississippi, Freemont on Mountain] Used with Fine+ centering, but some aging on back. Perforated four sides example with horizontal guideline at top, from row 6, in columns 1-4 and 7-10, of the printer sheet of 100. The printer sheets of 100 were vertically divided (straight edges), between columns 5 and 6, into panes of 50. 10 stamps (two of which are the additional positions with a straight-edge) out of every 100 stamps (10%) originally had the guideline at top (and 10 stamps at bottom), but many of those have been lost to time. The guideline examples that also have a straight edge on one side are additional collectible positions. All the guidelines terminate in the sheet margins with an arrow. I believe collecting such stamps (which have become scarce over time due to being discarded or being reperforated) could be a challenging and enjoyable endeavor. (Scott 2023 $25 for normal example.) ACTUAL item. |
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10.00 |
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Scott #290 Blackish Violet [1898 10c Trans-Mississippi, Hardships of Emigration] Mint, original gum, modest hinge remnant, with F-VF centering. Perforated four sides example with horizontal guideline at bottom, from row 5, in columns 1-4 and 7-10, of the printer sheet of 100. The printer sheets of 100 were vertically divided (straight edges), between columns 5 and 6, into panes of 50. 10 stamps (two of which are the additional positions with a straight-edge) out of every 100 stamps (10%) originally had the guideline at bottom (and 10 stamps at top), but many of those have been lost to time. (The guideline examples that also have a straight edge on one side are additional collectible positions. All the guidelines terminate in the sheet margins with an arrow.) I believe collecting such stamps (which have become scarce over time due to being discarded or being reperforated) could be a challenging and enjoyable endeavor. This is the blackish violet shade mentioned by Scott (same value). The sad scene, of a horse having just died in the wagon harness [and thus the consequences to the family and the other horse], really brings home the difficulties the emigres faced. An attractive position piece that seldom offered! (Scott 2024 value for a normal example is $140.) ACTUAL item. |
139.00 |
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