Sale 905 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday, 12 December, 2005
Category — Essays and Proofs
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1001
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New York N.Y., 5c Washington Vignette, Die Essay on White Bond (9X1-E1b). Two vignette essays only, approximately 41 x 42mm, Blue and Green, couple minor imperfections, appear Very Fine
400
180
1002
TC
5c Blue Green, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (1TC1). 50 x 61mm, with crosshatching, light creases, otherwise Extremely Fine
1,000
850
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5c Red Brown, Plate Proof on India, Diagonal Black "Specimen" Ovpt. (1P3 var). Horizontal pair, ample to very large margins, wonderfully fresh, on original card backing, left proof hardly noticeable corner crease at bottom left, otherwise Very Fine, Scott Retail for normal proofs is $1,200.00
E. 500-750
900
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10c Deep Blue, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (2TC1). 50 x 61mm, with crosshatching, slight separation along right die sinkage line and minor hinging translucencies at top, all well away from crosshatching and design, otherwise Extremely Fine
1,000
625
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10c Black, Plate Proof on India, Diagonal Red "Specimen" Ovpt. (2P3 var). Vertical pair, Positions 13/23L, ample to huge margins, on original card backing, top proof slight toning, otherwise Very Fine, Scott Retail for normal proofs is $1,800.00
E. 750-1,000
1,600
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3c Red, Ty. I, Plate Proof on India, Brush Stroke Obliteration (11P3). Pos. 53R4, ample to large margins, fresh, trivial margin flaw at bottom, otherwise Very Fine
1,000
900
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TC
5c Deep Orange, Trial Color Plate Proof on Wove (12TC5). Ample to large margins, fresh and bright, Very Fine, with 1985 P.F. certificate
300
210
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TC
30c Black, Plate Proof on Wove (38TC4). Ample to huge margins, fresh, light crease, Extremely Fine appearance
600
625
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1c 1875 Reprint, Atlanta Trial Color Plate Proofs (40TC5). Blocks of four of Scarlet and Green, large margins, bright colors, first with some light creases, appear Very Fine, scarce multiples, Scott Retail as singles
800
950
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10c Blue Green, Plate Proof on Card (43P4). Large margins incl. sheet margin at left, rich color, Very Fine, attractive multiple, Scott Retail as singles
200
350
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10c 1875 Reprint, Atlanta Trial Color Plate Proofs (43TC5). Blocks of four of Black, Scarlet, Brown and Blue, large margins, rich colors, fresh and Very Fine, scarce blocks, Scott Retail as singles
1,680
1,600
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90c 1875 Reprint, Atlanta Trial Color Plate Proofs (47TC5). Blocks of four of Scarlet, Brown and Blue, large margins, fresh and Very Fine, scarce blocks, Scott Retail as singles
1,200
1,000
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1c-90c 1861 Issue Die Essays (63-E9e, 63-E9i, 67-E3a, 67-E4f, 72-E5d). Fresh and Very Fine-Extremely Fine
650
210
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1c-90c 1861-66 Issue, Plate Proofs on Card (63P4/78P4). ten different, 10c and 30c Fine-Very Fine, others large to huge margins and Extremely Fine, also includes original P.O. envelope
455
300
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10c Green, Large Die Proof on India, "Specimen" Ovpt. (68P1var). Removed from large card and reduced to 39 x 51mm, small thin spot far from the design, otherwise Very Fine, Scott Retail is for normal 10c large die
650
300
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24c Red Lilac, Plate Proof on Card (70P4). Large to huge margins, vivid color, h.r., Extremely Fine, scarcest of all 1861 Issue plate proofs
450
325
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3c Scarlet, Imperforate (74a). Unused (no gum), three large to huge margins, slightly in at top, light crease at bottom, otherwise Fine, Scott Retail as half a pair
2,000
400
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1c Brown on Buff, 1869 National Bank Note Company Essay, entire (Underander E35Ad var). Deep rich color, fresh, faint natural wrinkle, faint vertical razor cut at right is barely visible, Very Fine example of this scarce essay, this is the only one we have offered in the past ten years in this color, with 2005 P.F. certificate
E. 1,000-1,500
1,200
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1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Small Die Proofs on India (112P2-122P2). Complete set with original gray card backing, incl. both 15c, rich colors, Very Fine and choice complete set
4,225
5,000
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1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Plate Proofs on India (112P3-122P3). Large margins, rich colors, few minor imperfections as usually found on this fragile paper, otherwise Very Fine
855
525
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1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Plate Proofs on Card (112P4-122P4). Large margins except clear at top of 2c, some slight soiling affects 3c, otherwise Very Fine
780
0
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1c Small Numeral, Plate Essay on Stamp Paper (112-E4b, 112-E4c, 114-E4d). Incl. two of second and nine of third, variety of colors, few small faults, Fine-Very Fine
1,190
700
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1c, 5c and 24c 1869 Plate Essays (112-E4d, 112-E4b, 115-E2c, 120-E2e). Four different colors of the first, all original gum except the 24c which was produced without gum, Fine-Very Fine
795
425
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1c-3c, 12c 1869 Pictorial Small Numeral Plate Essays (112-E4d/117-E1e). Four different, original gum, Fine-Very Fine
395
260
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1c Buff, Plate Proof on India (112P3). Block of sixteen, large to huge margins incl. selvage at right, bright color, few small faults as usually associated with this fragile paper, Very Fine, Scott Retail as four blocks of four
1,000
1,400
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2c Small Numeral, Plate Essay on Stamp Paper, Perforated 12, Grilled (113-E3e). Ten, virtually all different colors, few small faults, appear Fine-Very Fine
800
800
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2c Brown, Hybrid Large Die Proof on India (113P1 var). On 93 x 103mm card, fresh and Very Fine, Scott Retail as normal
750
0
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2c Brown, Plate Proof on India (113P3). Block of nine, huge margins all around incl. part imprint at left, bright color, adherence on back, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as block of four and five singles
375
575
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2c Brown, Plate Proof on India (113P3). Block of four, large to huge margins, rich color, Extremely Fine
175
200
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3c Small Numeral, Plate Essay on Stamp Paper (114-E6b, 114-E6d). Two of first and eight of second, range of colors with no duplication, few minor imperfections, appear Fine-Very Fine
810
425
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3c Ultramarine, Plate Proof on India (114P3). Top plate no. block of eight, huge margins, brilliant color, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as two blocks of four
380
800
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3c Ultramarine, Plate Proof on India (114P3). Block of four, large margins, bright color, Extremely Fine
190
210
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5c Washington, Small Lettering, Plate Essay on Wove, Imperforate (115-E2c). Two blocks of four, Dull Red Violet and Buff, large margins all around incl. first with bottom left corner sheet margin, Mint N.H., Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles
640
850
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5c Washington, Small Lettering, Plate Essay on Wove (115-E2c, 115-E2d). Four different colors of first and both Scott-listed listed colors of second, large margins, fresh and Fine-Very Fine
720
450
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5c Washington, Small Lettering, Plate Essay on Wove, Perforated 12 (115-E2d). Mint N.H. block of four with bottom selvage, few short perfs at bottom left, otherwise Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
800
675
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5c Washington, Large Lettering, Large Die Essay on India (115-E1b). Four, incl. Orange, Dusky Blue, Orange Brown and Carmine, two on card with full die sinkage, one with full die sinkage area, last shows almost full die sinkage area, rich colors, Dusky Blue with small scrape, otherwise Fine-Very Fine
2,400
1,200
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5c Washington, Large Lettering, Large Die Essay on Proof Paper (115-E1c). Two, incl. Black and Olive Brown, 40 x 65mm and 34 x 34mm respectively, rich colors, few small thin spots, appear Fine-Very Fine
1,200
475
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5c Washington, Large Lettering, Large Die Essays on Glazed Paper (115-E1k). Three, incl. two Black and one Scarlet, from 41 x 41mm to 41 x 48mm, rich colors, Very Fine
1,650
425
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6c Ultramarine, Plate Proof on India (115P3). Block of nine, large margins, radiant color, center stamp with tiny thin spot, appears Very Fine, Scott Retail as block of four and five singles
415
625
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P
6c Ultramarine, Plate Proof on India (115P3). Block of four, large margins all around, bright color, few minor imperfections as usually associated with this fragile paper, otherwise Very Fine
190
200
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10c Lincoln, Orange, Die Essay on Proof Paper (116-E1c). 63 x 68mm, bright color, Very Fine
1,000
625
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10c Black Brown, Lincoln Die Essay on Ivory Paper (116-E1e). Two, incl. Black Brown and Scarlet, approximately 64 x 69mm, rich colors, few small thin spots on back from mount removal, appear Very Fine
2,000
850
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10c Lincoln, Orange,Die Essay on Pink Bond (116-E1g). 34 x 36mm, vibrant color, Very Fine
1,000
475
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E
10c Lincoln, Plate Essays on Stamp Paper (116-E1k, 116-E1l). Three of first, incl. Deep Green, Blue and Dark Ultramarine, large margins, No. 116-E1l with disturbed gum and few small faults, otherwise Very Fine
600
290
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10c Yellow, Plate Proof on India (116P3). Block of four, large margins to full incl. part arrow at right, brilliant color, small fault at top, otherwise Very Fine
190
170
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12c Small Numeral, Large Die Essay on India (117-E1c). 35 x 35mm, rich color, translucency at top, otherwise Fine, Scott Retail as die sunk on card
1,350
850
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E
12c Small Numeral Plate Essay on Stamp Paper, Perforated 12 (117-E1e). Six, each a different color, Fine-Very Fine
750
650
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12c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof (117TC1). On 36 x 41mm card, intense shade, Very Fine, this is the only example of this trial color we have offered since keeping computerized records
2,500
3,250
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12c Green, Plate Proof on India (117P3). Block of four, huge margins, rich color, Extremely Fine
190
240
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P
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II, Small Die Proof on Wove (119P2 var). Die sunk on 69 x 96mm card with die sinkage area slightly larger than the proof, deep rich colors, Very Fine, reportedly unique
E. 1,000-1,500
0
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15c Brown & Blue, Ty. III, Plate Proofs on Card (129P4). Three, incl. one privately perforated and gummed, one with small fault, otherwise Very Fine
E. 100-150
80
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24c Black, Small Numeral Plate Essays (120-E2c, 120-E2d, 120-E2h). Large margins, rich colors, Very Fine and choice examples of these plate essays
750
550
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24c Green & Violet, Plate Proof on India (120P3). Block of nine, huge margins incl. sheet margin at left, bright colors, insignificant thin spot at bottom left, appears Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as block of four and five singles
1,325
850
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24c Green & Violet, Plate Proof on India (120P3). Block of four, large margins all around, rich colors, Extremely Fine
625
525
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E
30c Carmine, Yellow Green, Burgoyne Large Die Essay on India (121-E1a). Each approximately 68 x 48mm, rich colors, few small faults as often associated with this fragile paper, otherwise Very Fine
1,600
950
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30c Orange, Burgoyne Large Die Essay on India (121-E1a). On 47 x 51mm card, brilliant color, Very Fine
800
700
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E
30c Dark Brown, Burgoyne, Large Die Essay on Ivory Paper (121-E1g). 64 x 50mm, bright color, tiny thin spots at top from mount removal, otherwise Very Fine
750
375
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E
30c Light Red Brown, Surrender of Burgoyne, Die Essay on Yellowish Cloudy Bond (121-E1j). 44 x 44mm, bright color, light diagonal crease, appears Very Fine
600
350
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30c Blue, Surrender of Burgoyne, Die Essay on Yellowish Cloudy Bond (121-E1j). 39 x 36mm, fresh and Very Fine
600
500
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30c Black, Burgoyne Plate Essay on Thin Surface-Tinted Paper (121-E1p). Five, each with different paper incl. Salmon Red, Blue, Yellow, Pale Green and Orange Buff, large margins, Very Fine group
1,175
650
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30c Dull Red Violet, Burgoyne Plate Essay on Bond, Red Bands (121-E1s). Large margins, rich colors, Very Fine and choice
350
250
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E
30c Black, Burgoyne Plate Essay on India (121-E1q). Large margins, bright shade, Very Fine and choice
300
170
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30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Large Die Proof on India (121P1). Die sunk on 150 x 224mm card with full die sinkage, rich colors, fresh and Very Fine
1,250
950
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P
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Plate Proof on India (121P3). Block of four, huge margins incl. bottom right corner margin, trace of imprint at left, brilliant colors, tiny thin speck in bottom margin only, appears Extremely Fine
625
950
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90c Washington, Plate Essays on Stamp Paper (122-E2b). Three, incl. Dull Violet, Red Brown and Blue, second with vignette shifted strongly towards bottom right, large margins, Very Fine
825
350
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E
90c Frame Only, Plate Essay on Stamp Paper (122-E3). Two, incl. Blue and Red Brown, large margins, rich colors, Very Fine and choice
450
280
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1c-90c 1870-79 Bank Note Issues, Large Die Proofs on India (145P1, 146P1, 185P1, 150P1, 154P1-155P1). Die sunk on approximately 126 x 151mm cards with full die sinkage, 2c, 10c and 90c with visible imprints at bottom, bright colors, Very Fine group
1,750
1,050
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P
1c-90c National Bank Note Co., Plate Proofs on India (145P3-155P3). Large to huge margins, 2c and 10c with sheet margin at right, rich colors, Very Fine
311
280
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TC
15c 1873-75 Designs, Atlanta Trial Color Proofs (163TC5). Complete set of blocks of four, rich colors, large margins, Very Fine and choice, only two sets of blocks of four are recorded, Scott Retail as singles
1,020
1,350
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1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (230P4-245P4). Large margins, rich colors, Very Fine-Extremely Fine set
1,435
0
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1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (230P4/245P4). Complete set less the 10c value, varying degrees of toning, 6c and $4.00 small surface scuffs, virtually all large margins
1,385
400
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1c-10c Pan-American, Roosevelt Small Die Proofs (294P2-299P2). Complete page from Roosevelt Presentation album, bright and fresh, Very Fine, only 85 were produced
3,450
2,400
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P
$1.00-$5.00 1902 Issue, Small Die Proofs (311P2-313P2). On small gray cards from a Roosevelt book, fresh and Extremely Fine, only 85 sets produced
975
750
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TC
10c Dark Brown, Special Delivery, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (E1TC1). Die sunk on 204 x 148mm card with full die sinkage, deep rich color, card with faint soiling at right, otherwise Very Fine, scarce, undercatalogued in Scott
1,750
3,250
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1c-90c State, Large Die Proofs on India (O57P1-O67P1). Die sunk on approximately 70 x 88mm cards with full die sinkage, fresh colors, Very Fine
880
450
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Bank Note Company Essays and Proofs. Twelve items on pages, includes 1873 1c-7c Black trial color plate proofs on India, Philadelphia Bank Note Co. "Side-By-Side" die essays on proof paper Nos. 182-E2d, 184-E1b, 188a-E1b and 190-E1c, and a top right corner block of the 3c Rose lithographed no. 184-E5f, lastly a 2c Red Brown hybrid large die proof on full card, couple margin translucencies, Very Fine lot
1,372
375
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