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U.S. Stamp: $2 Orange Trans-Mississippi Scott #293 [171373]

Currency:USD Category:Stamps / United States Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,000.00 USD
U.S. Stamp: $2 Orange Trans-Mississippi Scott #293    [171373]
SOLD
425.00USDto d*******f+ buyer's premium (106.25)
This item SOLD at 2023 Dec 10 @ 15:54UTC-8 : PST/AKDT

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Key item, mint, F-VF. The subject of the vignette was the 'Eads Bridge' that spanned the Mississippi, connecting the cities of St. Louis, Missouri and East St. Louis, Illinois. At the time of its construction in 1874 it was the longest arch bridge in the world. Number issued: 56,200. Off Center Design. Perforations cut into design at the top. Previously hinged. Gum shows banding.