289, SUPERB, (98)

1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue, 8c Troops Guarding Wagon Train, Original Gum, Never Hinged bottom margin imprint single, MATCHLESS WORLD CLASS GEM, Among the most remarkable 8c Trans-Mississippi's ever to appear on the open market, Perfectly centered amid extremely large margins, Deep intense violet brown shade with clear crisp impression, A stamp that is worthy of the finest collection, As margins and centering like this are almost never encountered on this issue, 1 of 2 examples attaining this grade, with only 1 other grading higher, according to PSE's population report, SMQ values this stamp at $33,000.00 in the grade of SUPERB-98, 2008 PSE