Sale 1044 — United States Essays, Proofs and Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2013
Category — Essays and Proofs (1847 thru 1857 Issues)
5c Blue, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (1TC1af). 42 x 53mm, with cross-hatching, wonderful depth of color, Extremely Fine
5c Orange Yellow, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (1TC1aj). 42 x 51mm, with cross-hatching, radiant color, minor sealed tear at top of cross-hatching, otherwise Very Fine
5c Orange Yellow, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (1TC1aj). 43 x 49mm, with cross-hatching, vivid color, Extremely Fine
5c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on Thin Glazed Card (1TC1dh). 44 x 53mm, gorgeous deep shade and impression, shows particularly well on the glazed card, Extremely Fine, a scarce and large-sized example of this trial color proof, this is the first we have offered in more than 10 years
5c Red Brown, Large Die Proof on India (1P1). 51 x 61mm with full die sinkage and cross-hatching, deep rich color, Extremely Fine
5c Red Brown, Large Die Proof on White Bond (1P1a). 37 x 43mm, with cross-hatching, fresh and Very Fine
5c Red Brown, Large Die Proof on Colored Bond (1P1b). 42 x 52mm (full size for this) with cross-hatching, deep rich color, Extremely Fine
5c Red Brown, Large Die Proof on Yellowish Wove (1P1e). 33 x 41mm, with cross-hatching, beautiful complementary impression and paper colors, Very Fine
10c Orange Yellow, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (2TC1ai). 47 x 61mm, with cross-hatching, striking bright color, Extremely Fine
10c Dark Brown, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (2TC1am). 44 x 56mm, with cross-hatching, intense color, Extremely Fine
5c Orange Brown, 10c Black, 1875 Reproduction, Small Die Proofs on Wove (3P2-4P2). On original gray card backing, fresh colors, tiny card thin in left margin of 10c does not affect the wove paper, Very Fine, only 85 were produced
24c Black, Large Die Essay on India (37-E1). 46 x 60mm, crisp impression and deep shade, very trivial crease at top left edge not mentioned on accompanying certificateVERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE LARGE-SIZE EXAMPLE OF THE TOPPAN, CARPENTER, CASILEAR & CO. ESSAY FOR THE 24-CENT 1857 ISSUE.
This essay shows subtle differences from the die used to create the transfer roll for the issued 24c 1857 stamp. Apart from the color, the most noticeable difference is the much darker etching of the vignette background. We have offered only one other example of this rare essay since our 1999 Finkelburg sale, and it was cut down to a large stamp size (ex Lake Shore).
Ex Finkelburg. With 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail value has not changed since at least 1999
30c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (38TC1). 75 x 82mm and with full die sinkage, detailed impression, light diagonal creaseVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE LARGE DIE TRIAL COLOR PROOF OF THE 30-CENT 1860 ISSUE, WHICH SHOWS FULL DIE SINKAGE.
Ex DuPuy. Scott Retail as on card.
90c Black, Small Die Trial Color Proof on India (39TC2b). Deep shade, full margins, Very Fine and scarce, with 2012 P.F. certificate
1c-90c 1857-60 Reprints, Small Die Proofs on Wove (40P2-47P2). Each on original gray card backing, gorgeous fresh colorsEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE COMPLETE SET OF THE 1857 REPRINTS FROM A ROOSEVELT PRESENTATION ALBUM.
85 presentation albums were prepared in 1903. Scott Retail has not changed on this set in more than 12 years
1c Bright Blue, Reprint, Plate Proof on India (40P3). Bottom right corner margin block four, large margins other sides, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, an unusually choice block
1c-90c 1857 Reprints, Plate Proofs on Card (40P4-47P4). Large margins, rich colors, Very Fine and choice set
3c Scarlet, Reprint, Plate Proof on India (41P3). Top margin vertical block of 15, ample to clear margins other sides, spectacular color, Very Fine, a beautiful and scarce large multiple, this is the largest we have offered since our 2003 Rarities sale, the Wilson Hulme collection had only a block of ten, Scott Retail as two blocks of four and seven singles