UNITED STATES of AMERICA. 10c “Hardships of Emigration” – Gray Violet. (1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue). There are no faults. Accompanied by the following expert opinion. 2014 PF certificate #523283 (graded 95). If you have questions regarding this outstanding Scott #290, please contact Christopher Rupp. Rupp Brothers was established in 1975 – our 48th year in business as professional philatelists. Contact Christopher Rupp to sell your graded Postally Used stamps. Well-centered stamps, especially those graded 95, 98 and 100, are wanted by Rupp Brothers’ discriminating customers. Professional Stamp Experts and Philatelic Foundation certificates are preferred. For almost fifty years Christopher has been working with collectors who build collections of the finest quality postally used stamps. You will receive candid answers to your questions and a strong market-price offer for your high-quality stamps.