Sale 1328 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 23-25 July, 2024
Category — Essays and Proofs (1847 thru Bank Notes)
Proof and Specimen Envelopes. Exceptional collection of more than 90 envelopes arranged by year and department, each labeled "United States Postage Stamps", "Proof Specimens" or some variation on that, with years of issue, special purpose and names of departments, wide range with each area showing varieties in size and printing, a few have some toning and a couple torn but overall the condition is Very Fine, a rare assemblage, when we sell sets of India paper or card proofs, they are greatly enhanced by the presence of the distribution envelope but they come that way infrequently, this collection would be a great enhancement to an essay/proof holding, we recommend viewing on our website PDF
5c Red Brown, 10c Black, Plate Proofs on India (1P3-2P3). Clear margins to barely touched at left of 10c, detailed impressions, fresh and Fine
5c Red Brown, Large Die Proof on White Bond (1P1a). 29 x 34mm showing cross-hatching, rich color, Very Fine
10c Black, Large Die Proof on White Bond (2P1a). Cut down to large-margined stamp size, Very Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
5c Orange Brown, 10c Black, Reproduction, Small Die Proofs on Wove (3P2-4P2). Both on original card backing from a Roosevelt album, fresh and Very Fine
5c Red Brown, 10c Black, Reproduction, Plate Proofs on Card (3P4-4P4). Each matted on colored backing papers and artfully mounted in a large frame with "3P3, 4P4 proofs 1875" and signed "Irv Yollis New York 1976" at bottom, fresh colors, Very Fine and beautiful artwork for a stamp room or home library
1c-90c 1857 Reprints, Plate Proofs on Card (40P4-47P4). Two complete sets, accompanied by original envelope with printed "United States Postage Stamps 1851 Proof Specimens", proofs with full margins and brilliant colors, Very Fine and rarely encountered with the original envelope -- the last two we offered both had faults, Scott value without premium for the envelope
1c-90c 1861 First Designs and Colors, Small Die Essays/Proofs on Wove (62BP2/72E7c, formerly 55P2/62P2). Complete page from a Roosevelt presentation album with set of nine proofs, including the second 3c labeled "1866", "FIRST 1861" label at top, bright and fresh colors, some slight damage to bottom right corner of page
VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE COMPLETE PAGE FROM A ROOSEVELT PRESENTATION ALBUM WITH THE 1861 FIRST DESIGNS AND COLORS.
Only 85 Roosevelt albums were produced and very few complete pages remain -- particularly for the most sought-after issues such as 1861. Some of the designs here are indistinguishable from the 1861 Second Design proofs when cut down, and are therefore particularly desirable on the original page.
1c-90c 1861-66 Issue, Plate Proofs on Card (63P4/78P4). Complete set of twelve including the scarcer 24c Red Lilac (which came only from the 1879 printing) and the 3c Scarlet, each matted on colored backing papers and artfully mounted in a large frame with "1861-66 Second Design card proofs" and signed "Irv Yollis New York 1978" at bottom, 24c just slight fading and 3c Red Brown with white spot in top margin, Very Fine and beautiful artwork for a stamp room or home library
5c, 10c, 90c 1861-66 Issue, Small Die Proofs on Wove (68P2, 72P2, 76P2). Three small die proofs on original card backing from a Roosevelt album, brilliant colors, Very Fine
30c Black, First Design, Plate Essay on Card (71-E2c). Three, each with full margins, one with card "split thin", other two on thicker card, Very Fine
Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 90c Washington, Schernikow Die Essays (72-E1 to 72-E5). Impressive assemblage of more than 100 90c die essays from the 1903 emission, nearly all on proof paper with a couple on light green bond, each of the four progressive designs are included with Nos. 72-E1a (23), 72-E2a (29), 72-E3a (31) and 73-E5d (24), nearly all are full size and showing die sinkage area for the ones that were produced that way, very wide range of colors though we cannot guarantee that all listed colors are included, fresh and bright, Very Fine and rare with such a high degree of completion, lot also includes a contemporary 1861 essay cut to shape (72-E5a) and a First Design trial color stamp-size essay (72-E7a), marked retail prices exceed $30,000, Scott value approximately
2c Black, Die II, Small Die Proof on Wove (73P2). On original card backing from a Roosevelt presentation album, Very Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate, accompanied by a No. 73P4 plate proof on card, Very Fine
National Bank Note Co., 3c Rose, All-Over Pinpoint Grill Essay, Points Up (79-E15d). The so-called "Music Box Grill", bottom imprint and plate no. 11 block of 12, original gum, h.r. on corner stamps, seven of the eight middle stamps are Mint N.H., the middle block of eight which contains the entire plate block with outstanding centering, small fault between stamps at left outside the plate block, gum soaks in selvage at left also mostly outside the plate block, few short perfs at right again outside the plate block
A RARE LARGE MULTIPLE OF THE ALL-OVER "MUSIC BOX" 3-CENT 1861 ISSUE GRILL ESSAY, WITH AN EXTREMELY FINE PLATE BLOCK OF EIGHT.
As impressive as this piece appears in its 12-stamp format, condition conscious collectors could easily remove the end pairs at left and right and be left with an Extremely Fine plate block of eight. Power Search contains only three other plate blocks of this essay. Of the four including this example, two are points up and two are points down. None are as well-centered as the plate block of eight contained here.
Ex Drews. Unlisted in Scott as a plate block.
National Bank Note Co., 3c Black, Shield-Shaped Die Essay on Thick White Paper, Grilled (79-E18a). 49 x 57mm, intense shade and clear grill, small thins outside of the design, Very Fine
1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Plate Proofs on India (112P3-122P3). Complete set of blocks of four, both types of 15c included and the 24c is the better Green & Reddish Lilac color (120TC3), 1c, 3c and 6c on original card backing and 2c with part imprint sheet margin, brilliant colors
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND SCARCE COMPLETE SET OF BLOCKS OF THE 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE PLATE PROOFS ON INDIA, INCLUDING BOTH 15-CENT TYPES AND THE BETTER 24-CENT COLOR.
We have offered sets of blocks in the past, but this set, with both 15c types, the better 24c color and several on original card backing is one of the choicest we have encountered. Scott value exceeds $5,000 not counting the 24c, which is unpriced in Scott.
1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Plate Proofs on Card (112P4-117P4, 120P4-122P4, 129P4). 15c Ty. III, each matted on colored backing papers and artfully mounted in a large frame with "1869 Pictorial Issue card proofs" and signed "Irv Yollis New York 1977" at bottom, bright colors, Very Fine and beautiful artwork for a stamp room or home library
1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Plate Proofs on Card (112P4-117P4, 120P4-122P4, 129P4). 15c Ty. III, large margins, rich colors, Very Fine and choice set
1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Plate Proofs on Card (112P4-117P4, 120P4-122P4, 129P4). 15c Ty. III, large margins, rich colors, Very Fine and choice set
5c Washington, Large Lettering, Large Die Essays (115-E1b to 115-E2a). Impressive collection of seven essays for the unissued 5c design, including Nos. 115-E1b in Orange, 115-E1c (two, in Orange and Red Orange), 115-E1h (two, in Black and Red Brown), 115-E1i in Orange Brown, 115-E2a in Black, few small translucencies as often seen on this fragile paper, Very Fine and diverse group of the different paper types and colors, last is ex Dr. Heimburger
5c Washington, Large Lettering, Large Die Essays on India, Bond and Glazed Paper (115-E1b, 115-E1h, 115-E1k). One of each, first Black Brown, 40 x 65mm, separated from and hinged to original card which shows the design impression, second Blue, 35 x 41mm, third Black, 42 x 41mm, small corner thin spots away from design, overall Very Fine trio, SCV $1,750
5c Washington, Large Lettering, Die Essay on Cream Wove (115-E1g). Three, all are in Blue with two distinct shades, from 32 x 31mm to 37 x 37mm, Very Fine and scarce group
5c Washington, Large Lettering, Large Die Essay on Clear White Bond (115-E1h). Two, Black and Red Orange Brown, 27 x 31mm and 35 x 35mm, minor edgewear, still Very Fine and scarce
5c Washington, Large Lettering, Large Die Essay on Thick Cloudy Bond (115-E1i). Three, in Orange, Blue and Orange Brown, approximately 40 x 40mm, bright colors, Very Fine, scarce
10c Deep Orange, Lincoln Large Die Essay on India (116-E1c). On 150 x 201mm card with full die sinkage, some toning, otherwise Very Fine, this is the largest we have offered since keeping computerized records
10c Lincoln, Die Essays on Clear White Bond, Pale Greenish Gray Bond (116-E1f, 116-E1i). Two of each, the first two in Orange and Blue and 38 x 39mm and 36 x 38mm, second two in Blue and Red Brown and 34 x 33mm and 34 x 34mm, rich colors, fresh and Very Fine, these essays are surprisingly scarce, last two ex Dr. Heimburger or Ainsworth, SCV $4,100
10c Lincoln, Large Die Essay on Cloudy Creamy Bond (116-E1g). Four, including Black, Red Orange and two different shades of Light Red Brown, lacking only Blue to be complete, from 37 x 41 to 31 x 31mm, fresh and Very Fine, a rare and desirable group
10c Blue, Lincoln Die Essay on Pale Greenish Gray Bond (116-E1i). 32 x 34mm, rich color, light diagonal crease, Very Fine appearance, scarce, we have offered only one other in this color since keeping computerized records, ex Dr. Heimburger
90c Washington, Plate Essay on Stamp Paper (122-E2b). Three, in Red Brown, Blue and Dull Violet, each with sheet margin including the first with large bottom sheet margin, fresh colors, Extremely Fine
90c Deep Blue Green & Black, Lincoln Die Essay on India (122-E4a). Vignette mounted in place as always, large margins, rich colors
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT SMALL NUMERAL ESSAY WITH LINCOLN'S VIGNETTE MOUNTED IN PLACE.
Ex Finkelburg and Ainsworth.
Bank Note Issues Plate Proofs. More than 55 plate proofs, Large Bank Notes include complete set of National Nos. 145P3-155P3 on India, Continental Nos. 156P4-166P4 two complete sets on card, American issues on card to the 90c plus a couple later new designs, Small Bank Note issue Nos. 219P4-229P4 on card, bright colors and good margins, Very Fine and choice group
Bank Note Issues Plate Proofs. Assemblage of 36 plate proofs, Large Bank Notes include complete set of Nos. 145P3-155P3 National on India affixed to card backing, American Bank Note Nos. 205P4-218P4 on card (not including the rare No. 212P4), Small Bank Note issue Nos. 219P3-229P3 on India, bright colors and large margins, Very Fine and choice group
7c Vermilion, Plate Proof on India (149P3). Top imprint and plate no. 33 block of twelve, large margins, bright color, Extremely Fine plate block
1c-10c 1882-83 Bank Notes, 1c-90c 1887-88 Bank Notes, Small Die Proofs on Wove (205P2-211P2, 212P2-218P2). 14 proofs, complete sets of both of the later Large Bank Note issues on original card backing from a Roosevelt presentation album, fresh colors, Very Fine, only approximately 85 albums were produced
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Small Die Proofs on Wove (219P2, 220P2-229P2). Complete set of 11 on original card backing from a Roosevelt presentation album, nice condition without the toning on the 90c that is sometimes encountered, couple proofs with tiny clips on corners likely as produced, Very Fine, only approximately 85 albums were produced
2c Lake, Imperforate (219DP5, formerly 219Da). Complete bottom left pane of 100 with imprint at left and imprint, plate no. 10 and letter "B" at bottom, unused (no gum), brilliant color, minor wrinkle in bottom margin and light diagonal crease in bottom row, Very Fine and very rare complete pane, this is the first we have offered since at least 1993, accompanied by old Siegel lot card from the 1970s when this was acquired, Scott value as plate block and pairs