Sale 1227 — Outstanding United States Stamps and Gold Coins
Sale Date — Monday-Friday, 19-23 October, 2020
Category — Essays, Proofs and Specimens
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2001
E
New York N.Y., 5c Black, Large Die Essay on India (9X1-E1a). On 101 x 153mm card with full die sinkage, fresh and Very Fine
450
325
2002
E
5c Brown, Frame Only, 1895 Hybrid Die Essay on India (1-E3). Stamp size and on 40 x 55mm India paper, India with albino cross-hatching as typically seen on die proofs of the issue, few thins and small hole at right inside frame, otherwise Fine and rare posthumous essay
2,500
650
Back to Top2003
TC
5c Blue, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (1TC1af). 51 x 62mm showing full die sinkage area, with cross-hatching, rich color, tiny pinhole at top well away from design, Very Fine
1,000
1,300
Back to Top2004
TC
5c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (1TC1ao). 50 x 63mm showing full die sinkage, with cross-hatching, small fault at bottom left corner well away from design, Very Fine appearance, especially scarce in Black
1,000
950
Back to Top2005
TC
10c Violet, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (2TC1ae). 50 x 62mm, with cross-hatching, rich color, Very Fine
1,000
1,500
Back to Top2006
TC
10c Rose Lake, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (2TC1an). 52 x 67mm showing full die sinkage, with cross-hatching, brilliant color, Very Fine
1,000
1,200
Back to Top2007
TC
5c, 10c Black Brown, Large Die Trial Color Proofs on Glazed Card (1TC1d-2TC1d). Each 44 x 54mm, crisp impressions, each with small thin spot, Very Fine and attractive set of this color
1,700
475
Back to Top2008
TC
10c Deep Blue, Large Die Trial Color Proof on Thin Glazed Card (2TC1de). 44 x 55mm, brilliant color, slight thinning at top well away from design, Very Fine appearance
850
275
Back to Top2009
E
Henry C. Benner, 3c Black, Die Essay on India (11-E2a). Mounted on card, cut close with full margins on three sides and clear to touched at topVERY FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THIS ESSAY FOR THE 1851 ISSUE, RECENTLY ATTRIBUTED TO THE FIRM OF HENRY C. BENNER IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
This essay was originally attributed to Rawdon, Wright, Hatch and Edson, printers of the 1847 Issue. In 2007 Roy Weber demonstrated that this was actually created by the small Washington firm of Henry C. Benner. The arguments in its favor are also available at the U.S. Philatelic Classics Society website.
Ex Brazer where described as "probably unique". We believe this is one of two known. Ex Piller
4,500
1,800
Back to Top2010
E
3c 1851 Issue Essays (11-E4e, 11-E14Ac, 11-E16b). First in Dull Red and 56 x 90mm, second in Scarlet, last in blue, first with few small faults, Very Fine group, the first was produced by Gavit & Co., the others by Bald, Cousland & Co.
1,000
350
Back to Top2011
E
Draper, Welsh & Co., 3c Combination Die Essay on India, Vertical Pair (11-E7a). Black, 41 x 92mm, off card, tiny pinhole on bottom essay at Washington's chin, still Very Fine and scarce
1,500
400
Back to Top2012
E
Danforth, Bald & Co., 3c Black, Die Essay on India, Single Line Frame (11-E12a). On 61 x 84mm card with full die sinkage, detailed impression, Very Fine
750
250
Back to Top2013
E
Bald, Cousland & Co., 3c Green, Triple Die Essay on India (11-E16c var). 38 x 82mm, deep shade, top essay small thin spot, center essay faint diagonal crease, still Very Fine, while long attributed to Bald, Cousland & Co. and listed in Scott as such, research in the e-book U.S. Three-Cent 1851 Essays for Postage Stamps (U.S. Classics Society website) states these were produced by Baldwin, Adams & Co., with 2004 P.F. certificate, Scott lists the triple essay on India with an albino impression of the second No. 11-E14 design, Scott value as normal 11-E16c
1,000
450
Back to Top2014
TC
5c 1856 Issue, Trial Color Plate Proof on Wove (12TC5). Six, including Pale Brown, Olive Bister, Olive Green, Rose Brown, Dark Rose Brown, one other which is slightly faded but shows left sheet margin, few small faults, still Very Fine and attractive group, Pale Brown with 1983 P.F. certificate
1,800
600
Back to Top2015
P
Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co., 12c Brown Violet, Die Essay on India (17-E2). Rich color, cut close as always, Very Fine and scarce in sound condition (many examples have thins)
900
400
Back to Top2016
P
3c Scarlet, Reprint, Plate Proof on Card (41P4). Vertical block of six, brilliant color, full to large margins including sheet margin at top, also nicely showing the differing horizontal margins between rows, couple tiny natural inclusions, Very Fine
480
325
Back to Top2017
P
10c Blue Green, Plate Proof on India (43P3). Block of four with bottom left corner sheet margins, large to huge other sides, strong color, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate
550
325
Back to Top2018
P
2c Black, Die I, Large Die Proof on India (73P1 var). Cut to shape and mounted on 125 x 202mm card, card and India some toned spots, otherwise Very Fine, scarce, ex Finkelburg, Scott value as die sunk on card $10,000.00
E. 1,000-1,500
550
Back to Top2019
P
2c Black, Die II, Plate Proof on India (73P3a). Left margin block of eight, ample to large margins other three sides, small faults, appears Very Fine, Scott value as two blocks of four
1,100
300
Back to Top2020
Andrew Jackson Ephemera. Three items, first is specimen of $5.00 bank note from Hackettstown Bank with Bald, Cousland imprint, other two are memorial silks with portraits and other designs, small faults, Fine-Very Fine group
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E. 200-300
180
Back to Top2021
TC
1c 1861-66 Issue, Atlanta Trial Color Plate Proofs on Card (102TC). Complete set of the five listed colors, large to full margins throughout, radiant colors, Very Fine, the Scarlet and Black Extremely Fine, also includes three 1c trial color plate proofs on different papers, Scott value for only the Atlanta proofs
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460
225
Back to Top2022
TC
90c 1861 Issue, Atlanta Trial Color Plate Proofs on Card (111TC4). Complete set of five colors, brilliant colors, large to full margins with only one side of the Scarlet close, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
460
225
Back to Top2023
E
National Bank Note Co., 1c Blue Green, Die Essay on India (112-E5c). On 66 x 69mm card with full die sinkage, deep rich color, fresh and Very Fine example of this small numeral essay, very rare
2,000
550
Back to Top2024
P
1c-90c 1869 Pictorial Issue, Plate Proofs on India (112P3-117P3, 119P3-122P3). All except 15c on card, all with security hole punch which normally denotes that these were used as specimens, the cards with gum residue on back, faults, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, an unusual group which may have originated in an archive
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E. 300-400
250
Back to Top2025
P
1c-12c 1869 Pictorial Issue, Plate Proofs on India (112P3-117P3). Blocks of four, each still on its original card backing and thus free from the usual defects that can plague this fragile paper, brilliant colors, full to large margins, Extremely Fine set of the single-color 1869 Pictorial plate proofs in blocks of four, these are from the Lilly sheets that were broken apart over the years (see Sale 1224, lot 70, for the history), as such they are remarkably fresh
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1,085
400
Back to Top2026
P
1c Buff, Large Die Proof on India (112P1). Die sunk on 153 x 249mm card with full die sinkage, National Bank Note Co. imprint at bottom of India paper, Very Fine and desirable in this full size
750
0
Back to Top2027
E
National Bank Note Co., 2c Scarlet, Unadopted Design, Large Die Essay on White Glazed Paper (146-E7b). 65 x 77mm, bright color, some slight oxidation of the glazed paper around edges, still Very Fine
1,000
200
Back to Top2028
P
1c-90c 1870-88 Bank Note Issues, Plate Proofs on India (145P3-155P3, 210P3-218P3). Complete sets, gorgeous colors, large margins throughout, fresh and Extremely Fine
E. 400-500
325
Back to Top2029
P
1873-83 Bank Note Issues, Card Proof Blocks. Choice group of blocks of four and larger, including Nos. 160P4 (block of six), 165P4, 207P4, 209P4 (block of six), 211P4 (two blocks of four), 214P4 (block of eight) and 215P4 (block of eight), vivid colors, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
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1,170
325
Back to Top2030
P
3c-12c Continental Bank Note Co., Plate Proofs on India (158P3, 160P3, 162P3, 163P3). Horizontal pairs, large margins, fresh and Very Fine, Scott value as singles
385
140
Back to Top2031
TC
1c Black, Trial Color Plate Proof on India (156TC3). Top imprint and plate no. 26 block of sixteen, mounted on card and so free of the defects which often plague this fragile paper, Very Fine and choice, a lovely large-size plate block, unpriced in Scott
E. 300-400
400
Back to Top2032
P
30c Full Black, Plate Proof on India (190P3). Top "American Bank Note Company" Imprint and plate no. 405 block of ten, on original card backing and so free of the India paper defects often seen, large margins, Very Fine, very rare with only four plate blocks recorded by essay-proof specialist James E. Lee, the only way to identify this as an India plate proof from the American Bank Note Co. printing is if it is part of a plate block, this India paper proof is listed in Scott as a single and a block of four but is unpriced, the plate blocks are unlisted (though the equally rare 190P4 is priced at $4,500.00 as a plate block of twelve)
E. 500-750
850
Back to Top2033
P
1c-90c 1883-88 Bank Note Issues, Small Die Proofs on Wove (210P2-218P2). Complete set on original card backing from a Roosevelt presentation album, brilliant colors, Very Fine, only approximately 85 albums were produced
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1,740
2,500
Back to Top2034
P
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Small Die Proofs on Wove (219P2, 220P2-229P2). Complete set of eleven, on original gray card backing, 90c some slight toning and corner of gray card clipped, otherwise Very Fine set from a Roosevelt presentation album, only approximately 85 were produced, Scott Catalogue lists the 219D shade but it is not present on intact pages we have sold so may be an error in listing
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2,090
800
Back to Top2035
P
1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (230P4-245P4). Large margins, fresh colors throughout, Very Fine set
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2,110
850
Back to Top2036
P
1c-$5.00 1894-98 Bureau Issue, Small Die Proofs on Wove (246P2/284P2). Complete page from a Roosevelt presentation album comprising 17 proofs artfully arranged and with "1894" label beneath, brilliant colorsVERY FINE. A RARE COMPLETE PAGE OF THE 1894 BUREAU ISSUE FROM A ROOSEVELT PRESENTATION ALBUM.
Only approximately 85 albums were produced, and many of the individual proofs have been removed from their pages. Scott value as singles without premium for the intact page
5,010
2,600
Back to Top2037
P
1c Blue, Plate Proof on Card (247P4). Bottom imprint and plate no. 2 block of six, large margins, rich color, bottom edge of sheet margin with some very slight toning, still Very Fine and rare, one sheet of 400 card proofs was printed for the 1c 1894 Bureau Issue from Plate 2, therefore only two bottoms and eight total plate blocks can exist
2,250
850
Back to Top2038
P
1c Blue, Plate Proof on Card (247P4). Left imprint and plate no. 2 block of six, large margins to full, rich color, some very slight toning in the sheet margin, still Very Fine and rare, one sheet of 400 card proofs was printed for the 1c 1894 Bureau Issue, therefore only eight total plate blocks can exist
2,250
450
Back to Top2039
P
1c Blue, Plate Proof on Card (247P4). Right imprint and plate no. 2 block of six, large to full margins, bright color, Very Fine and rare, one sheet of 400 card proofs was printed for the 1c 1894 Bureau Issue, therefore only eight total plate blocks can exist
2,250
600
Back to Top2040
P
2c Pink, Ty. I, Plate Proof on Card (248P4). Top imprint and plate no. 10 block of six, brilliant color, large margins, Extremely Fine, a desirable and rare top position plate block, one sheet of 400 card proofs was printed for the 2c Type I 1894 Bureau Issue from Plate 10, therefore only two tops and eight total plate blocks can exist
2,500
2,200
Back to Top2041
P
2c Pink, Ty. I, Plate Proof on Card (248P4). Bottom imprint and plate no. 10 block of six, pretty pastel color, large margins, Extremely Fine, a desirable and rare bottom position plate block, one sheet of 400 card proofs was printed for the 2c Type I 1894 Bureau Issue, therefore only two bottoms and eight total plate blocks can exist
2,500
700
Back to Top2042
P
2c Pink, Ty. I, Plate Proof on Card (248P4). Left imprint and plate no. 10 block of six, bright color, large to full margins, light bend in sheet margin only outside the printed design, Very Fine and rare, one sheet of 400 card proofs was printed for the 2c Type I 1894 Bureau Issue, therefore only eight total plate blocks can exist
2,500
500
Back to Top2043°
E
1c-$2.00 Trans-Mississippi, Bi-Color Large Die Essays on India (285-E8a to 293-E7a). On approximately 203 x 153mm cards with full die sinkage, none are hybrids and all with brilliant colorsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL SET OF THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI BI-COLOR LARGE DIE ESSAYS.
Of the 166 sets printed in these colors, many were hybrids. Complete sets with all non-hybrid proofs are very desirable
6,550
4,000
Back to Top2044
P
1c-10c Pan-American, Small Die Proofs on Wove (294P2-299P2). Each on wide original gray card backing from a Roosevelt presentation album, rich colorsVERY FINE AND CHOICE SET OF PAN-AMERICAN SMALL DIE PROOFS FROM A ROOSEVELT PRESENTATION ALBUM.
Only approximately 85 albums were produced.
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3,450
2,500
Back to Top2045
P
1c-10c Pan-American, Small Die Proofs on Wove (294P2-299P2). Each on original gray card backing from a Roosevelt album, rich colorsFRESH AND VERY FINE SET OF PAN-AMERICAN SMALL DIE PROOFS FROM A ROOSEVELT PRESENTATION ALBUM.
Only approximately 85 albums were produced.
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3,450
2,400
Back to Top2046
P
20c Golden Gate, Large Die Proof on India (567P1). Die sunk on 203 x 152mm card, showing full die sinkage, pencil "Sch" and "F.P. Apl. 11-1923" at lower left, small blue crayon check mark at lower right and blue control no. 1211995 on back, Extremely Fine, ex Finkelburg, Scott value for normal large die proof
800
375
Back to Top2047
P
1c-90c War, Large Die Proofs on India (O83P1-O93P1, O83TC1a). Complete set of 11 die proofs plus 1c trial color proof in Black (O83TC1a), on approximately 100 x 128mm cards with full die sinkage, the trial color proof 73 x 85mm, rich colors, Very Fine set easily displayable on album pages
1,380
325
Back to Top2048
P
5c-25c 1865 Newspapers & Periodicals, Small Die Proofs on Wove (PR2P2-PR4P2). Each affixed to original gray card from a Roosevelt presentation album, rich colors, Very Fine, only approximately 85 albums were produced
675
325
Back to Top2049
E
(1c) Scarlet, Franklin Carrier, Large Die Essay on Glazed Card (LO1-E4). 81 x 86 mm with full die sinkage, radiant color, Very Fine and choice, ex Brazer
600
225
Back to Top2050
E
1c Orange Red on White Wove, Hymen L. Lipman, Philadelphia, Forerunner Postal Card Essay (UX1E-C). With stylized design surrounding Franklin portrait and "U.S. Post Card, One Cent", two-line overprint including "Submitted as a Specimen Postal Card", blue crossed ruled lines on back, brilliant colorFRESH AND VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE HYMEN L. LIPMAN FORERUNNER DESIGN. ONE OF THE MOST STRIKING POSTAL CARD ESSAYS.
Ex Toppan, Worthington and "Georgian" (realized $5,250 in Sale 1080)
E. 1,500-2,000
2,100
Back to Top2051
E
1c Ultramarine on White Wove, Hymen L. Lipman, Philadelphia, Forerunner Postal Card Essay (UX1E-C). With stylized design surrounding Franklin portrait and "U.S. Post Card, One Cent", two-line overprint including "Submitted as a Specimen Postal Card", blue crossed ruled lines on back, pretty pastel colorVERY FINE AND BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE HYMEN L. LIPMAN FORERUNNER DESIGN. ONE OF THE MOST STRIKING POSTAL CARD ESSAYS.
Ex Toppan, Worthington and "Georgian" (realized $5,500 in Sale 1080)
E. 1,500-2,000
3,250
Back to Top2052
(Unstated Value) Orange Red on White Wove, Hyman L. Lipman, Philadelphia, Forerunner Postal Card Essay (UX1E-Ba). Affixed with 1c Ultramarine (145), with Thomas Carson & Co. "hosiery, notions and fancy woolens" advertisement on back, addressed to Espy Penn., stamp with faults and doubtful it originates, still a Very Fine essay, Understander value $1,500.00 as unused card
E. 750-1,000
750
Back to Top2053
E
(Unstated Value) Dark Green on Buff, American Post Card Co., New York, Forerunner Postal Card Essay (UX1E-Ea). With well-centered uncancelled 2c Brown (146), pre-printed address to H. Werninck & Co., London, fresh and Very Fine, a fascinating essay which attempted to combine an envelope and a letter sheet with flaps, the gummed flaps were designed to seal a message card underneath the facing paper, ex "Georgian"
E. 150-200
200
Back to Top2054
P
30c Orange & Black, Third Issue, Plate Proof on Card (R140P4). Bottom orange imprint and orange and black plate nos. 30 block of ten, brilliant colors, large margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, unpriced in Scott
E. 500-750
1,300
Back to Top2055
P
$5.00 Vermilion & Black, Third Issue, Plate Proof on Card (R148P4). Left red imprint and red and black plate nos. 8 block of four, brilliant colors, large margins to clear, tiny toned speck in margin, fresh and Very Fine, unpriced in Scott, which prices an ordinary block of four at $240.00
E. 300-400
325
Back to Top2056
P
1c-2c 1871-74 Proprietary Issue, Plate Proofs on Card (RB1P4-RB2P4). Left imprint and plate no. blocks of ten, 1c plate no. 1B and 2c plate no. 3A, gorgeous rich colors, large margins, both with small toned spots in margin only, Very Fine and scarce, unpriced in Scott
E. 400-500
650
Back to Top2057
S
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi, "Specimen" Ovpt. Ty. E (292S-E). Clear purple "Specimen" overprint applied diagonally at top left, original gum, h.r., natural diagonal gum wrinkle, few small thins, Very Fine appearance, scarce, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate
800
325
Back to Top2058°
S
1c-$5.00 1902-03 Issue, "SPECIMEN" Diagonal Ovpt. in Capital Letters (300S-var-313S var). Complete set of 14, each with large capital letter "SPECIMEN" overprint reading down diagonally, slightly disturbed original gum, six with natural s.e. on one side, a few trivial flawsFINE-VERY FINE AND RARE COMPLETE SET OF THE 1902 ISSUE WITH "SPECIMEN" OVERPRINT APPLIED BY BRITISH POSTAL AUTHORITIES.
Similar to the "Ultramar" overprints, these were applied to U.S. stamps provided to postal authorities as examples of what would appear on mail coming from the United States. While individual values of these Specimen overprints are sometimes found, a complete set is extremely rare.
Ex Ainsworth and Brody.
E. 1,500-2,000
1,600
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