Sale 946 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday, 12 November, 2007
Category — Essays, Proofs and Specimens
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1
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Gavit & Co., 5c Die Essay on India, Cut to Shape, Bond (1Xa-E1c, 1X1-E1d two). Latter two approximately 34 x 38mm with cross-hatching, first in Blue, others in Black and Blue, usual minor paper flaws, appear Very Fine
1,000
325
2
E
New York N.Y., 5c Ultramarine, Large Die Essay with Vignette on India (9X1-E1a). 49 x 101mm, couple small India paper faults, otherwise Extremely Fine
450
300
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TC
New York N.Y., 5c Washington Small Die Trial Color Proofs on Bond Paper (9X1TC2). Three different colors, Blue, Brown and Green, 43 x 44mm and larger, some very minor toning specks, otherwise Extremely Fine
750
325
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TC
Providence R.I., 5c Brown Carmine, Trial Color Plate Proof on Thick Card (10X1TC4). Block of four, large margins, bright shade, minor thinning on card, Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
1,000
300
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TC
5c Black, Small Die Trial Color Proof on India (1TC3). On card, stamp size, intense shade, Very Fine, scarce
675
300
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TC
10c Blue Green, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (2TC1). 27 x 35mm with cross-hatching, bright color, thin spot at top, otherwise Fine
1,000
325
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TC
10c Yellow Green, Large Die Trial Color Proof on Laid Bond (2TC2 var). Large margins, radiant color, clear laid lines, Very Fine and choice, unlisted in Scott
E. 500-750
550
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P
5c Orange Brown, 10c Black, Reproductions, Small Die Proofs (3P2-4P2). With ample original gray card backing from the Roosevelt album, 5c with "1847" label at bottom, Very Fine and choice, only 85 Roosevelt albums were produced
850
425
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P
5c Orange Brown, 10c Black, Reproductions, Small Die Proofs (3P2-4P2). With original gray card backing from the Roosevelt album, Very Fine and choice, only 85 Roosevelt albums were produced
850
475
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P
5c Orange Brown, 10c Black, Reproductions, Plate Proofs on India, Card (3P3-4P3, 3P4-4P4). Full margins, first with sheet margin at left, rich colors, Very Fine
850
550
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TC
5c, 10c 1847 Reproductions, Atlanta Trial Color Proofs (3TC-4TC). Each with four of the five Scott-listed colors, lacking Brown to be complete, large margins, bright colors, Very Fine
2,400
1,200
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E
Gavit & Co., Danforth Bald & Co., 3c Die Essays on Bond, India (11-E4c, 11-E12b). Scarlet and Brown respectively, 31 x 40mm and 27 x 36mm, bright colors, Fine, latter with 2006 P.F. certificate
700
225
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E
Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co., 3c Violet Black, Die Essay on Stiff Bond (11-E5c). 25 x 30mm, intense shade and impression, Very Fine and choice, this is only the second we have offered since keeping computerized records
1,250
700
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TC
5c Deep Red Brown, Trial Color Plate Proof on Wove (12TC5). Large margins, rich color, fresh and Very Fine, looks very much like the issued stamp
1,500
425
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E
Toppan, Carpenter, Casilier & Co., 12c Brown Violet, Die Essay on India (17-E2). Cut close as always, bright color, Very Fine and choice, with 2006 P.F. certificate
750
225
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P
10c Green, Ty. V, Plate Proof on India (35P3). Large margins to just touched at bottom, intense color on bright paper, light natural paper wrinkle as often found on this fragile paper, Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate
1,250
400
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P
12c Black, Plate 3, Plate Proof on Stamp Paper (36bPd). Horizontal pair, large margins to full, intense shade and impression, Very Fine and rare, unpriced in Scott
E. 1,000-1,500
3,500
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TC
30c Black, Trial Color Plate Proof on Wove (38TC5). Large margins to clear incl. sheet margin at bottom, deep shade, fresh and Very Fine
600
450
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TC
30c Black, Trial Color Plate Proof on Wove (38TC5). Large margins to just in, unusually deep shade, tiny corner crease at bottom left, appears Fine
600
475
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P
1c-90c 1857-60 Reprint, Plate Proofs (40P3-47P4). 50 items, virtually all represented with duplication, large margins, fresh and Very Fine, scarce and desirable group
3,685
2,400
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TC
1c-90c 1857-60 Reprint, Atlanta Trial Color Proofs (40TC-47TC). Complete set in Blue, large margins to clear except 30c in at bottom, Fine-Very Fine
800
425
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E
Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 1c Franklin, Schernikow Die Essays (63-E3c, 63-E3d twelve, 63-E3e two). Most with full die sinkage, wide range of colors, fresh and Very Fine group
1,470
750
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E
Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 1c Die Essay on India, Cut to Shape (63-E9a). Intense shade, paper slightly toned as is often the case, Very Fine
1,000
300
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E
Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 1c Franklin, Schernikow Die Essays (63-E9e three, 63-E9f two, 63-E9i three). Last two complete for all Scott-listed colors, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, also incl. additional of first cut down (not counted)
1,075
950
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E
Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 1c Franklin, Schernikow Die Essays (63-E9j three, 63-E9k two, 63-E9l). Range of colors, fresh and Very Fine
1,600
1,300
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E
Toppan, Carpenter & Co., (3c) Washington, Schernikow Die Essays on Green Bond (65-E1b). Five, each a different color, two with full die sinkage, Very Fine, also incl. one 65-E1a
700
375
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E
Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 3c Washington, Schernikow Die Essays (65-E3c four, 65-E3d three, 65-E3e two, 65-E3f). All except one with full die sinkage, wide range of colors, Very Fine group
1,410
425
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E
Toppan, Carpenter & Co., (5c) Jefferson, Schernikow Die Essays (67-E1b two, 67-E1d, 67-E1e two). Last is complete for both Scott-listed colors, fresh and Very Fine
650
300
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E
Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 5c Jefferson, Schernikow Die II Essay on Proof Paper (67-E2a). Seven all different colors, Fine-Very Fine, also incl. one 67-E7b
840
275
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E
Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 5c Brown, Die II Essay on Brown Toned Paper (67-E4b). Die sunk on 85 x 80mm card, showing full die sinkage, few toned spots, otherwise Very Fine and rare, ex Finkelburg
1,000
1,100
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E
Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 5c Brown, Die II Essay on Brown Toned Paper (67-E4b). Cut to shape as always, deep rich color, tiny thin speck, appears Very Fine
1,000
200
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E
Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 5c Jefferson, Schernikow Die II Essays (67-E4f, 67-E4g, 67-E4h, 67-E4k, 67-E4l). Three of first three, range of colors, fresh and Very Fine
825
1,400
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E
Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 5c Jefferson, Schernikow Die II Essays on Wmk. Paper (67-E4i three, 67-E4j two). Approximately 58 x 60mm, range of colors with no duplication, Very Fine
1,250
850
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E
Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 12c Washington, Schernikow Die Essays (69-E1c three, 69-E1d three, 69-E2a seven, 69-E2e five, 69-E3a two, 69-E3e). Wide range of colors, incl. all three Scott-listed for No. 69-E1c, most with full die sinkage, Very Fine, scarce group
2,600
600
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E
Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 12c Dark Red, Schernikow Die I Essay on Pale Yellow Thin Wove, 12c Blue, Schernikow Die I Essay on Pink Thin Wove (69-E3o, 69-E3p). 64 x 65mm and 49 x 47mm respectively, rich colors, light creases, appear Very Fine
1,500
325
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E
Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 12c Blue, Schernikow Die I Essay on Thin Pink Wove (69-E3p). 50 x 50mm, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice example of this scarce essay
750
160
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E
Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 24c Washington, Schernikow Die Essays (70-E1a, 70-E2a, 70-E3a, 70-E4f four). Wide range of colors, two with tiny faults, otherwise Very Fine group
720
300
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E
Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 24c Washington, Schernikow Die Essays (70-E4i to 70-E4l). One of each, approximately 59 x 59mm, Very Fine
1,000
275
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TC
24c Violet, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (70TC1). 109 x 110mm with full die sinkage, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2003 P.F. certificate
1,250
650
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P
1c-90c 1861-66 Issue, Plate Proofs on India or Card (63P3/78P4). Blocks of four, nine denominations, incl. two 15c on India (one with part imprint), two 30c on card, large margins, fresh and Very Fine group
2,275
1,900
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P
1c-90c 1861-66 Issue, Plate Proofs on Card (63P4, 65P4, 68P4-73P4, 76P4, 77P4, 78P4). Incl. two shades of 3c and also No. 74P4, No. 78P4 an unusually dark shade, fresh and Very Fine group
1,575
900
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E
3c Scarlet, First Design, Plate Essay on India (65-E15f). Block of four, large margins, brilliant color, Very Fine and choice, with 2006 P.F. certificate
1,400
950
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P
2c Black, Die II, Small Die Proof on Wove (73aP2). On gray card backing from the Roosevelt album, large margins, Very Fine, only 85 were produced
1,350
600
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P
2c Black, Die II, Small Die Proof on Wove (73aP2). Expertly removed from gray card backing, large margins, Very Fine, only 85 were produced
1,350
550
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P
2c Black, Plate Proofs on India, Card (73P3, 73aP4). Fine-Very Fine, also incl. vertical block of six with part imprint at bottom of the Lowenberg Decalcomania plate essay, huge margins with some design flaking as always, nice lot for the specialist
E. 300-400
400
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S
2c Black, Specimen Overprint Ty. B (73SB). Block of four, original gum, nicely centered for this Specimen, Fine, attractive and very scarce
1,100
850
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P
15c Black, Small Die Proof on Wove (77P2). On original gray card backing from the Roosevelt album, fresh and Very Fine, scarce as only 85 were produced
500
325
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P
24c 1861-66 Issue, Die and Plate Proofs (78P2, 78P3, 78P4). Blocks of four of last two incl. first with sheet margin at top, first affixed to original gray card, Very Fine, each with 2003 P.F. certificate
1,000
600
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S
24c Lilac, Specimen Ovpt. Ty. B, Control No. Ovpt. Ty. J (78S-B, 78S-J). Block of four of first, original gum, second "3456" Red Ovpt. on Gray Lilac shade, Fine-Very Fine, each with 2003 P.F. certificate
1,000
700
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TC
24c Blue, Atlanta Trial Color Proof (109TC). Block of four, large margins, rich color, Very Fine and choice, scarce multiple, with 2005 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as singles
1,160
600
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E
1c 1861 Issue, Wyckoff, Lowenberg Patent Papers (63-E, 63TC6). Seventeen imperforate and eleven perforated, one of first with Bowlsby coupon, wide range of colors, overall Fine-Very Fine
1,390
900
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E
24c 1861-66 Issue Essays. Six, incl. horizontal pair of Lowenberg Decalcomania, pair on Francis Patent paper, 70-E4a cut to shape, 70-E4h, 70-E4k in Ultramarine, few small faults, overall Fine-Very Fine, each with P.F. certificate
E. 500-750
425
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E
Unknown Author, 2c-5c Indian Vignettes on Yellow Wove, 1861-66 Essays (73-E3c, 73-E4c, 73-E5c). Complete sheet of nine in Black, blocks of six in Blue and Violet, few small thin spots, appear Very Fine
1,050
275
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E
Unknown Author, 10c Indian Vignette, Die Essays on Proof Paper, Soft Cream Card (73-E6a, 73-E6c). Three of first in Black, Carmine and Violet, second is pane of four as usual, Fine-Very Fine
1,200
700
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E
National Bank Note Co., 2c-3c Grilled Issue Essays (79-E13e, 79-E18k, 79-E27c). First two with selvage at bottom and top, Very Fine
1,000
325
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E
National Bank Note Co., 3c Liberty, Die Essay on Wove Stamp Paper, Perf 12 Outside, Perf 16 in Oval (79-E30n). Ten different colors, original gum, h.r., usual trivial imperfections associated with this fragile paper, appear Very Fine
1,500
850
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E
National Bank Note Co., 3c Liberty, Die Essay on Wove Stamp Paper, Perf 12 Outside, Perf 16 in Oval (79-E30n). Six different colors, original gum, h.r., few small faults, appear Very Fine
900
600
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E
1c-12c 1869 Pictorial, Plate Essays on Stamp Paper, Gummed and Grilled (112-E3e six, 113-E3d eight, 114-E6d two, 117-E1e five). Original gum, some h.r., wide range of colors with little duplication, few small faults, appear Fine-Very Fine
1,935
750
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E
3c, 5c Small Numeral, Plate Essays on Stamp Paper, Imperforate (114-E6b, 115-E2c). Two blocks of four of each in different colors, large margins incl. one 3c block with significant portion of adjoining stamps at top, original gum, fresh and Very Fine
1,480
425
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E
5c Washington, 10c Lincoln, Small Lettering, Plate Essay on Wove, Imperforate (115-E2c, 116-E1k). Blocks of four of each, Dull Red Violet and Dark Ultramarine respectively, original gum, large margins, Very Fine
820
225
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E
30c Black, Burgoyne Plate Essay on India (121-E1q). Large margins, bright shade, Very Fine
300
160
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E
90c Washington, Plate Essays on Stamp Paper (122-E2b). Top left corner margin horizontal pair and two singles, pair and one single in Pale Orange Red, other single in Red Brown, large margins, Extremely Fine group
1,100
325
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E
90c Washington, Orange Red & Black Plate Essay on Stamp Paper (122-E2b). Top left corner margin block of eight, rich color, fresh and Very Fine, attractive multiple, Scott Retail as singles
2,200
900
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E
90c Frame Only, Plate Essay on Stamp Paper (122-E3). Five different colors, large margins, few trivial paper imperfections as usually found on this fragile paper, appear Very Fine
1,125
225
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E
90c Frame Only, Plate Essay on Stamp Paper (122-E3). Block of four in Blue Green, large margins, rich color, few trivial toned spots, otherwise Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
900
250
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P
1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Plate Proofs on India (112P3/122P3). Incl. one 15c with part imprint at bottom and two 24c with different colors of vignette, the 1c, 2c and 10c also with sheet margin at one side, Very Fine group
1,165
700
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P
1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Plate Proofs on Card (112P4-122P4). Complete except for both 15c, large margins, rich colors, Very Fine
4,190
2,000
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P
90c Carmine & Black, Plate Proof on India (122P3). Top imprint and plate no. 22 block of eight, rich colors, wide margins, fresh and Very Fine, scarce in such pristine condition, much scarcer than Scott value would indicate
1,750
6,750
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E
Philadelphia Bank Note Co., Vignette Only, Die Essay on Proof Paper (182-E1b). Eight, each with full die sinkage, minor duplication of colors, Very Fine group
700
250
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E
Continental Bank Note Co., 3c Orange, Liberty Die Essay on White Glazed Paper (184-E12b). 65 x 77mm with die sinkage on all sides, radiant color, Very Fine
500
130
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E
Continental Bank Note Co., 3c Washington, Die Essay on White Glazed Paper (184-E13b). Complete set of four Scott-listed colors, approximately 27 x 32mm, rich colors, Fine, scarce set
3,000
1,200
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E
Continental Bank Note Co., 3c Washington, Plate Essays on India (184-E13c). Three blocks of four in Green, Black and Brown, large margins, few minor translucencies, last with small toned spots, appear Very Fine
1,200
275
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E
Continental Bank Note Co., 3c Washington, Die and Plate Essays (184-E13c, 184-E13d). Five of first and ten of second, range of colors with some duplication, overall fresh and Very Fine, scarce group
1,250
275
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E
Philadelphia Bank Note Co., 12c + 24c, Frame Only, Die Essays on Proof Paper, Printed Thru Mat (188a-E1b). Nine, mostly different colors, few hinge translucencies or minor paper flaws, appear Fine-Very Fine
900
325
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E
(5c) Garfield, Large Die Essays on India (205-E3a). Three of the five Scott-listed colors, incl. Blue, Black and Deep Red Orange, approximately 77 x 78mm, second on card, few paper flaws, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, scarce group
2,250
475
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P
24c Purple, Plate Proof on India (153P3). Top imprint and plate no. blocks of ten and fourteen, large margins except smaller block piece out at bottom left corner, few small thin spots, appear Fine-Very Fine
940
750
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P
1c-90c 1873-88 Bank Note Issues, Plate Proofs on Card (156P4/218P4). 23 different, incl. Nos. 208 and 208a, large margins, bright colors, Very Fine and choice group
1,375
850
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P
1c-90c 1873-82 Bank Note Issues, Large Die Proofs on India (157P1, 159P1, 161P1, 162P1, 166P1, 183P1, 205P1, 206P1). From 71 x 87mm to 153 x 227mm with full die sinkage, 12c small tear at top of card (easily trimmed as it is the largest), otherwise Very Fine group
3,075
1,300
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P
3c-30c 1873-88 Bank Note Issues, Small Die Proofs on Wove (158P2/214P2). Thirteen, each on original gray card backing from Roosevelt album, some duplication, fresh and Very Fine, scarce as only 85 of each were produced
2,275
650
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P
7c-90c 1873 Issue, Plate Proofs on India (160P3-166P3). Blocks of four except 7c and 15c blocks of six, four on original card backings, Fine-Very Fine
1,780
850
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E
(5c) Garfield Die Essays (205-E2). Vignette in beaded oval on plain border of horizontal lines, the two listed shades (subtle but different), one die sunk on card, other off card (tiny India paper flaws), otherwise Extremely Fine, there is some question as to whether or not this is a stamp essay
500
180
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S
5c Garfield Specimens (205SD, 205SK, 205SL, 216SN). Most original gum, incl. extra No. 205SK and the scarce unpriced 205SL without ovpt., also incl. Nos. 205P4 and 216P4 card proofs, No. 216SN slight thin spot, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail does not incl. No. 205SL without ovpt.
530
325
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P
6c Rose, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (208P2a). Bright color which appears to have changed shade over the years, natural inclusion at left, Very Fine, scarce, only 3-5 were produced, ex Brazer
1,200
375
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P
10c Brown, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (209P2a). Deep rich color, Very Fine and choice example of this rare essay, only 3-5 were produced
1,200
600
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P
30c Orange Brown, Large Die Proof on India (217P1). On 142 x 215mm card with full die sinkage, remnant of presentation binding at left, fresh and Very Fine
625
325
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P
1c-90c 1890 Issue, Large Die Proofs on India (219P1/229P1). Complete except for 219DP1 and 221P1, mostly on 141 x 215mm cards with full die sinkage, 2c with pencil "Proof" on card, 1c not die sunk, most with part of presentation binding at left, overall Fine-Very Fine, scarce group
3,075
1,500
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P
2c Carmine, Plate Proof on India (220P3). Block of four, large margins incl.top left corner margins, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice
1,250
375
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P
1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on India (230P3-245P3). Large margins, $1.00 with part imprint at bottom, bright colors, usual small flaws associated with this fragile paper, Very Fine appearance
2,075
850
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P
1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (230P4-245P4). Large margins with the dollar values particularly nice, bright colors, fresh and Very Fine set
1,435
850
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P
1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (230P4-245P4). Large margins, bright colors, fresh and Very Fine set
1,435
1,000
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E
1c Franklin, Die Essay on White Card (247-E2b). 51 x 38mm, without pencil notation as to color, showing light horizontal crack and so probably struck early, Very Fine, scarce essay
1,500
750
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P
1c Blue, Plate Proof on Card (247P4). Block of four, large margins, radiant color, Very Fine and choice
450
325
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P
2c Pink, Ty. I, Plate Proof on Card (248P4). Block of eight, large margins, rich color which shows trace of oxidation, Very Fine, Scott Retail as two blocks of four
950
325
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E
2c Green, Large Die Essay on India (250-E3). On 73 x 74mm card with full die sinkage, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice example of this rare essay
1,000
700
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P
2c Carmine, Ty. III, Plate Proof on India (252P3). Top left corner margin block of four, large margins other sides, rich color with hint of oxidation, Very Fine and choice
1,200
275
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P
$2.00 Dark Blue, Plate Proof on Card (262P4). Horizontal pair, large margins, deep rich color on bright paper, Very Fine and choice
900
700
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E
1c-$1.00 Trans-Mississippi, Bi-Color Essays on India (285E-292E). Lacking only the 50c and $2.00 to be complete, also incl. additional 1c, die sunk on approximately 70 x 58mm cards with full die sinkage, Fine-Very Fine
2,375
1,500
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$2.00 Dark Blue, Large Die Essay on India (312-E1). Die sunk on 90 x 105mm card, numerous lines absent from frame and portraitVERY FINE. AN EXTRAORDINARY AND UNIQUE PROGRESSIVE DIE ESSAY OF THE $2.00 1902 ISSUE. ONE OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING OF ALL BUREAU ISSUE ESSAYS AND PROOFS.
This is the only recorded die essay for the $2.00 1902 Issue. It is described correctly in Brazer as Dark Blue ("unique"), but the Scott Catalogue still incorrectly describes the color as Black (even though the Scott illustration is in Dark Blue from this impression).
Ex Cheshire.
4,500
4,000
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TC
2c Lilac Brown, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (332TC1). On 50 x 54mm card, bright color, light crease, otherwise Very Fine, scarce
850
225
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TC
2c Pale Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (332TC1). On 51 x 54mm card, bright color, light bend, small surface scrape, otherwise Very Fine, scarce shade which may be the Lilac Black shade
850
225
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TC
2c Rose Carmine, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (332TC1). On 51 x 54mm card, rich color, Very Fine and choice
750
225
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E
12c Violet, Die Essay on Orange Yellow Wove (338-E1e). Large margins, intense colors, Very Fine and choice example of this rare essay
900
275
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P
8c Olive Green, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (414P2a). Large margins, bright color, Very Fine and choice, scarce as only 3-5 were produced
1,200
1,100
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P
10c Orange Yellow, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (416P2a). Large margins, vibrant color, unusual offset on back, light corner crease at bottom left, Very Fine appearance, scarce as only 3-5 were produced
1,200
550
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P
15c Gray, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (418P2a). Large margins, bright color, Very Fine and choice, scarce as only 3-5 were produced
1,200
650
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P
50c Violet, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (421P2a). Large margins, radiant color, Very Fine and choice, scarce, only 3-5 were produced
1,200
1,000
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3c Trucking, Large Die Proof on India (1025P1). On 204 x 152mm card with full die sinkage, three punch holes at top, purple "Engraver's Stock Proof, Authorized by" and signed, blue "130090B" control No. backstamp, fresh and Very Fine, scarce
950
1,000
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(1c) Franklin Carrier, Schernikow Die Essays (LO1-E2a five, LO1-E2b, LO1-E3 two). Range of colors, most with full die sinkage, overall fresh and Fine-Very Fine
750
850
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Ledger Books Detailing Proofs, by George L. Toppan. Eleven ledger books, each detailing known proofs for the issues, particularly Trial Colors and listing each shade, incl. 1847 thru 1893, Newspapers, Officials, Revenues, Postal Stationery, also detailing several unadopted Essays, some with detailed notes on the designs, overall fresh and Very Fine, a fascinating early classification of these essays and proofs, Toppan was one of three authors of The Boston Revenue Book and these ledgers were described in an article in the Jan. 1950 Essay Proof Journal (copy accompanies)
E. 1,000-1,500
2,000
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E
1869 Pictorial, Essays and Proofs. 16 better items, essays incl. Nos. 112-E4c block of four (2005 P.S.E. certificate), 115-E1c in Violet (stamp size), also 5c Black of same design printed on legal-size envelope, 117-E3d, 117-E3h (both stamp size), 121-E1f, 121-E1p (single, two pairs and two blocks of four, two different colors), proofs with 3c Panama-Pacific Small Die 114P2a (1983 P.F. certificate, faults) and four different 24c Atlanta Trial Color combinations, virtually all Very Fine or better, scarce lot
E. 3,000-4,000
2,100
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P
Columbian Issue Proofs. 36 items, incl. nearly complete plate proofs on card set, 8c Small Die Proof (2005 P.F. certificate), 5c Large Die (reduced), 1c-$4.00 Large Dies (reduced but well outside of die sinkage area, few trivial toning specks) and 3c-30 Full Large Dies Printed Directly on Card (some toning), otherwise Very Fine lot
15,140
4,250
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1c-50c 1879-93 Postage Due, Plate Proofs on India, Card (J1P3-J5P3, J7P3, J1P4-J7P4, J22P3-J26P3, J23P4-J28P4). 49 items, one to five of each, Very Fine lot
733
375
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Newspaper Issues, Essays and Proofs. Well over 100 items on stock sheets, the three "keys" are essays Nos. PR9-E2b (Brown and Scarlet reduced to stamp size) and PR28-E2, last is listed but unpriced, the PR28-E1 has a Scott Retail of $1,350.00 but does not have the pencil shading, it is safe to assume the E2 is worth at least the same as E1, other material is proofs, issued colors and trial colors, virtually all different, incl. large format early issues plus a scarce "Specimen" Ovpt. on No. PR5, virtually all Fine-Very Fine, nice lot for the specialist
E. 2,000-3,000
3,500
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Essays and Proofs. Valuable accumulation of well over 200 items neatly arranged on stock sheets, incl. plate proofs on India or card of 1857 Reprint, couple "August" values, Departmentals, 15c 1890 pair Mint N.H., 2c 1894, 5c and 10c Pairs on stamp paper, 13P2 (cut small), 24 Small Die Proofs incl. 5c and 12c "August", Bank Notes and 1901 Pan-American complete less 1c, Large Die Proofs with Nos. 56P1, 252P1, 263P1, 551P1, 560P1 and 644P1, Bank Note "Specimen" and "Sample" Ovpts., quite a number of Essays with several which are quite scarce such as Nos. 63-E9a, 69-E4b, 71-E2e and complete 184-E8 Azariah. B. Harris 1879 Postage Revenue Bond with a year's worth of 3c dated and undated coupons, outer cover faulty, interior much less so, generally Fine-Very Fine, with six mostly recent P.F. or P.S.E. certificates
E. 7,500-10,000
6,000
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Essays and Proofs Balance. 28 items mostly from 1861-66 Issue, incl. Nos. 69P1 hybrid, 69-E6d, 70TC3, 63P2, 73TC with trial cancel, most Fine-Very Fine, eight with certificates
E. 750-1,000
1,200
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Plate Proofs Collection. Over 75 different on two stock pages, virtually all plate proofs on card, incl. Nos. 3, 4, 40-47, 63/78 (nine different), 21 Bank Notes, 1890 complete less 2c Lake, Columbian complete (seven values, incl. $3.00 and $5.00 on India) and 1c-90c State Officials, virtually all Fine-Very Fine, several in exceptional condition
E. 1,500-2,000
1,600
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