Sale 1007 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 8-10 March, 2011
Category — Essays and Proofs - 1845 thru 1851 Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2001
E
Gavit & Co., Franklin Plate Essay on Bond. 36 x 36mm, profile facing right, similar to but about twice the size of the Gavit & Co. stamp essay, portions of frame lines from adjoining subjects at top and left, Very Fine, interesting collateral item for an 1851 Issue essay collection, most likely a currency essay
E. 100-150
225
2002°
E
Gavit & Co., 3c Warm Black, Die Essay on India (11-E3a). Die sunk on 89 x 128mm card with full die sinkage, from the first state of the die, detailed impression, proof coming slightly loose from the card, Very Fine
750
600
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E
Gavit & Co., 3c Die Essay on Bond (11-E3d). Two, first Green, cut to size, from second state of the die with dash above "P", second Cool Black, 30 x 37mm, from third state of die with dash above "P" and dot in "O", Very Fine, ex Rosenthal
500
250
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E
Gavit & Co., 3c Black, Die Essay on India (11-E4a). Die sunk on 150 x 222mm card with full die sinkage, from the second state of die, few light toning spots well outside die sinkage area, otherwise Very Fine
750
800
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E
Gavit & Co., 3c Black, Die Essay on White Glazed Paper (11-E4d). 64 x 67mm with die sinkage on three sides, crisp and Very Fine
750
400
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E
Draper, Welsh & Co., 3c Die Essay on India, Bond (11-E8a-11E8b). Five of first and one of second, incl. Green, Orange Brown, Brown, Red Brown and Blue (on both papers), only one cut relatively close, others large margins, bright colors, couple h.r. and one with small margin thin typical of this fragile paper, Very Fine-Extremely Fine appearance
1,775
950
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E
Danforth, Bald & Co., 3c Brown Red, Die Essay on India, Double Line Frame (11-E10a). Die sunk on 88 x 135mm card with full die sinkage, gorgeous color, Very Fine, attractive example of this essay, ex Tiffany
750
1,000
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E
Danforth, Bald & Co., Washington Vignette in Black on India (11-E11a). 37 x 41mm, mounted on slightly larger card, Very Fine, scarce, we have not offered another since the 1993 Piller sale
325
200
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E
Danforth, Bald & Co., 3c Green, Die Essay on India, Single Line Frame (11-E12a). Die sunk on 60 x 82mm card with full die sinkage, first state of the die, rich color, fresh and Extremely Fine
750
700
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E
Danforth, Bald & Co., 3c Black, Die Essay on India, Single Line Frame (11-E12a). Die sunk on 68 x 71mm card with full die sinkage, first state of the die, intense shade showing every nuance of the engraving, Extremely Fine
750
550
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E
Danforth, Bald & Co., 3c Black, Die Essay on India, Single Line Frame (11-E12b). 53 x 65mm, which is significantly larger than the Scott listed size, from the first state of the die, deep shade, fresh and Extremely Fine
300
300
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E
Danforth, Bald & Co., 3c Black, Plate Essay on Ivory Wove, Single Line Frame (11-E12g). Bottom sheet margin block of 12, ruled lines between subjects, without gum as produced, intense shade, few light vertical creases and couple minor toned spots at left, appears Fine, an impressive and rare multiple, one of the largest known
1,500
1,400
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E
Bald, Cousland & Co., 3c Washington 1851 Die Essay on Bond (11-E14b). Three, Black, Brown and Blue, two approximately 25 x 42mm, Black a bit smaller, Brown with h.r., Very Fine
750
375
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E
Bald, Cousland & Co., 3c Die Essay on India, Bond (11-E15a, 11-E16d). Two items, first in Black, die sunk on 76 x 78mm card with full die sinkage, Very Fine, second in Scarlet, with "U.S." at sides and double frame line, 36 x 27mm, Very Fine
1,000
900
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E
Bald, Cousland & Co., 3c Green, Triple Die Essay on India (11-E16c var). 36 x 80mm, crisp impression, couple small typical India paper flaws, Very Fine and an interesting variety, Scott lists the triple essay on India with an albino impression of the second No. 11-E14 design, Scott Retail as normal 11-E16c
1,000
1,500
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E
Bald, Cousland & Co., 3c Black, Triple Die Essay on India (11-E16c var). 44 x 95mm, deep shade, couple small typical India paper flaws, Very Fine and an interesting variety, Scott lists the triple essay on India with an albino impression of the second No. 11-E14 design, Scott Retail as normal 11-E16c
1,000
1,300
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E
Toppan, Carpenter, Casilier & Co., 3c Die Essay on Proof Paper, Printed Thru a Mat (11-E17c). Two, incl. Black and Dull Violet, 57 x 67mm and 60 x 67mm, bright colors, Black with small corner thin, appear Very Fine
350
225
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P
5c Red Brown, 10c Black, Reproduction, Plate Proofs on India (3P3-4P3). Blocks of four, large to huge margins, each with partial sheet margin on one side, strong colors, 5c pos. 4 small thin spot almost entirely in margin, otherwise Extremely Fine
2,600
1,900
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P
1c Blue, Ty. V, Plate Proof on India (24P3). Position 7L9, large margins all around to ample at bottom, deep rich color, tiny thin spot at right edge and small bit of toning almost imperceptible from front, actually much better than most examples of this scarce proof, appears Very Fine
1,250
625
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P
30c Orange, Plate Proof on India (38P3). Large margins all around, brilliant color, Extremely Fine and choice, a rare plate proof, ex Finkelburg
1,250
550
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P
30c Orange, Plate Proof on India (38P3). Large margins, affixed to card, small tear at bottom right and light crease, rich color, Very Fine appearance, with 1972 P.F. certificate
1,250
140
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TC
30c Black, Trial Color Plate Proof on India (38TC4). With private perforations all around, detailed impression, tiny scuff on cheek, Very Fine appearance, unlisted in Scott
E. 300-400
160
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TC
90c 1860 Issue, Trial Color Plate Proof on Wove (39TC5). Seven singles, range of colors incl. Orange Red (3), Dark Green, Sepia, Dark Violet Brown and Rose Lake, large margins to clear, fresh and Fine-Very Fine
4,375
950
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P
1c-90c 1857 Reprints, Plate Proofs on Card (40P4-47P4). Large margins to clear, bright colors, fresh and Very Fine set, also incl. block of four of 63TC
610
325
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P
1c-90c 1857 Reprints, Plate Proofs on Card (40P4-47P4, LO1P4-LO2P4). Full set with both of the Carrier issues, from the July, 1890 reprint, large margins to clear, bright colors, fresh and Very Fine set
510
325
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P
1c-90c 1857 Reprints, Plate Proofs on Card (40P4-47P4). Blocks of four with matching bottom sheet margins, great margins and colors on dazzling white card, as fresh as the day they were printed, Extremely Fine, cut from the Lilly sheets
2,175
2,100
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P
5c Orange Brown, Plate Proof on India (42P3). Left imprint and plate No. 2 block of twelve, rich color on vivid white paper, pos. 9 (not in imprint and plate no. block of eight) small hole, otherwise Very Fine, handsome and scarce multiple with the full imprint and plate number
1,810
1,600
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P
10c Blue Green, Plate Proof on India (43P3). Block of four with bottom left sheet corner margins, large to huge other sides, strong color, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate
550
700
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P
12c Black 1857 Reprint, Hybrid Large Die Proof on India (44P1). On approximately 75 x 88mm card with full die sinkage, rich color, Very Fine and choice, these only exist as hybrids
325
325
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P
24c Blackish Violet, Plate Proof on India (45P3). Block of four mounted on 60 x 70mm card, vivid color and free from the usual India paper imperfections usually found when off-card, Very Fine and choice
400
170
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P
30c Yellow Orange, Hybrid Large Die Proof on India (46P1 var). Cut to shape, mounted on wove which is in turn die sunk on 108 x 125mm card with full die sinkage, brilliant color, Very Fine and choice, we have only ever encountered this as a hybrid, Scott Retail as normal
325
250
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P
30c Orange, Plate Proof on Card (46P4). Six, affixed to old card identifying each printing by date, range of shades, large margins to full, Very Fine and choice, a scarce group
300
190
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P
30c Orange, 90c Blue, Small Die Proofs on Wove (46P2, 47P2). 30c on original gray card backing, 90c removed from card and remarkably intact, rich colors, Very Fine, only 85 of each were produced for Roosevelt presentation albums
700
450
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P
90c Blue, Plate Proofs on Card (47P4). Eight mounted on card with the different dates noted for when they were pulled, ranging from 1879-95, nice range of different shades, Fine-Very Fine, a worthwhile group, also incl. one extra as well as two on India
950
750
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TC
90c 1875 Reprint, Atlanta Trial Color Plate Proofs (47TC5). Complete set of all five colors, large margins, brilliant colors, Very Fine-Extremely Fine set
520
300
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