Sale 1385 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 21-22 July, 2026
Category — Trans-Mississippi, Pan-American Issues
1c-$2.00 Trans-Mississippi, Small Die Proofs on Wove (285P2-293P2). Complete set, each on original gray card backing, brilliant colors throughout, a few non-obvious wove paper edge flaws on a few values including 8c, 50c and $1.00, still Very Fine complete set, it is believed that only 85 Roosevelt albums were produced
1c Dark Yellow Green, Trans-Mississippi (285). Mint N.H., wide and beautifully balanced margins, deep rich color on bright white paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2024 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only two examples grade higher (at 98J and 100J).
2c Copper Red, Trans-Mississippi (286). Mint N.H., choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate showing top plate no. selvage which accompanies (XF-Superb 95)
4c Orange, Trans-Mississippi (287). Mint N.H., choice centering, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
5c Dull Blue, Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., excellent centering with wide and balanced margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 P.F. and 2023 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), only nine grade higher
8c Violet Brown, Trans-Mississippi (289). Mint N.H., extraordinarily well-centered, deeply rich color and well-incised impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
8c Violet Brown, Trans-Mississippi (289). Mint N.H., well-centered with bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2023 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
50c Sage Green, Trans-Mississippi (291). Mint N.H., detailed impression, Fine, with 2000 (with selvage) and 2001 P.F. certificates
50c Sage Green, Trans-Mississippi (291). Mint N.H., rich color, Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate
$1.00 Black, Trans-Mississippi (292). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression
VERY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
With 1999 P.F. certificate.
$1.00 Black, Trans-Mississippi (292). Mint N.H., strong impression, Fine, with 2020 P.F. certificate
$1.00 Black, Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, wide and beautifully balanced margins, deep shade and impression
EXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2018 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95). Only seven grade higher.
$1.00 Black, Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, choice centering and margins, Very Fine and choice
$1.00 Black, Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, detailed impression, Extremely Fine, with 2022 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
$1.00 Black, Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, strong impression, Fine, with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate
$1.00 Black, Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, well-balanced margins, light corner crease at bottom right, Very Fine appearance
$1.00 Black, Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, large paper h.r., bright color, tiny inclusion, Fine
$2.00 Orange Brown, Trans-Mississippi (293). Mint N.H., deeply rich color and sharp impression, Fine, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate for block (bottom right stamp)
$2.00 Orange Brown, Trans-Mississippi (293). Mint N.H., detailed impression, fresh and Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
$2.00 Orange Brown, Trans-Mississippi (293). Original gum, wide and balanced margins, fresh color and paper
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90). SCV $1,900.
$2.00 Trans-Mississippi (293). Original gum, perfectly centered, fresh color and sharp detailed impression
EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI IN PRISTINE ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
With 1999 P.F. and 2000 A.P.S. certificates.
$2.00 Orange Brown, Trans-Mississippi (293). Original gum, nicely centered, gorgeous rich color, highly detailed impression, Very Fine and choice, with 1983 P.F. certificate
$2.00 Orange Brown, Trans-Mississippi (293). Original gum, rich color, Fine and attractive
$2.00 Orange Brown, Trans-Mississippi (293). Original gum, h.r., bright color, fresh and Fine, with 2026 P.S.E. certificate
1c Green & Black, Pan-American (294). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 1139 selvage, string of plate printers' initials, outstanding centering and margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1981 and 2023 P.F. certificates
2c Carmine & Black, Pan-American (295). Mint N.H., brilliant colors and outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.F. certificate (Superb 98)
4c Deep Red Brown & Black, Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., rich colors, excellent centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1996 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), 13 grade higher
4c Deep Red Brown & Black, Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., deep rich colors, gorgeous centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
5c Ultramarine & Black, Pan-American (297). Mint N.H., exceptional centering with balanced margins, brilliant colors
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED 5-CENT PAN-AMERICAN, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.F.
With 2022 P.F. certificate (Superb 98). By way of comparison, P.S.E. has graded only ten examples at 98 and one higher.
10c Yellow Brown & Black, Pan-American (299). Mint N.H., bright colors, Extremely Fine, with 1995 and 2023 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85), with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85)