Bidspirit auction | 1898 USA 1c-10c Trans Mississippi

1898 USA 1c-10c Trans Mississippi Stamps MINT, 5 - Five (5) 1898 United States Trans Mississippi postage stamps. On June 17, 1898, the Trans-Mississippi stamps were issued as part of the Trans-Mississippi Exposition in Omaha, Nebraska. Per consigner, nice condition. Details as follows: ---1 cent (285) Marquette on the Mississippi, Dark Yellow Green (retail estimate $55); ---4 cent (287) Indian Hunting Buffalo, Orange (retail estimates $210 - $253); ---5 cent (288) Fremont on the Rockies, Dull Blue (retail estimates $180-$210); ---8 cent (289)Troops Guarding Wagon Train, violet brown Quantity issued: 2,927,200 (unknown quantity later destroyed) (retail estimates $250 - $375); and ---10 cent (290) Hardships of Emigration, gray violet Quantity issued: 4,629,760 (unknown quantity later destroyed) retail $115 - $275). *** Lot 14 Auctions is not a professional philatelic grading agency. Consigner descriptions are provided as a courtesy to bidders. Please review pictures for condition information. *** Please also look at our coins, bullion, currency and exonumia, starting at lot number 601.