Sale 953 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 25-28 March, 2008
Category — Essays, Proofs and Specimens
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
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5c Orange Brown, 10c Black, Reproduction, Small Die Proofs (3P2-4P2). With original gray card backing, Very Fine and choice, only 85 Roosevelt albums were produced
850
550
2
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5c Orange Brown, 10c Black, Reproductions, Plate Proofs on India, Card (3P3-4P3, 3P4-4P4). Full margins, first with sheet margin at top, rich colors, Very Fine
850
400
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5c Deep Red Brown, Trial Color Plate Proof on Wove (12TC5). Large margins, rich color, fresh and Very Fine, almost identical to the issued stamp
1,500
475
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30c Black, Trial Color Plate Proof on Wove (38TC5). Large margins, deep shade, fresh and Very Fine
600
275
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30c Black, Trial Color Plate Proof on Wove (38TC5). Full margins to just touched, deep shade, Fine
600
160
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30c Orange, Plate Proof on India (38P3). Large even margins, intense color, fresh and Very Fine
1,250
500
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1c-90c 1857 Reprints, Plate Proofs on Card (40P4-47P4). Large margins, deep rich colors, Very Fine and choice, an attractive set
450
0
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1c Blue, Atlanta Trial Color Proof (40TC). Block of four, large margins all around, rich color, Very Fine and choice, scarce multiple, Scott Retail as singles
400
350
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TC
5c Brown, Atlanta Trial Color Proof (42TC). Block of four, bright color, Very Fine and choice, scarce multiple, Scott Retail as singles
400
300
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1c-90c 1861-66 Issue, Plate Proofs on India (63P3, 68P3-69P3, 71P3-73P3, 77P3, 78P3). Large margins incl. 90c sheet margin at bottom, brilliant colors, few usual small flaws as usually found on this fragile paper, Very Fine, an attractive group
615
500
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1c-90c 1861-66 Issue, Plate Proofs on Card (63P4, 65P4, 68P4-73P4, 76P4, 77P4, 78P4). Incl. two shades of 3c, large margins, fresh and Very Fine group
1,475
900
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1c-90c 1861-66 Issue, Plate Proofs on Card (63P4/74P4). Eleven, complete less 3c Rose but with 3c Scarlet, large margins, 3c some soiling, otherwise Very Fine
940
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1c Rose, Trial Color Plate Proof on Wove, Perforated (63TC6). Bottom imprint and plate no. 27 block of eight, original gum, h.r. at top corners, others barely hinged, brilliant color, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, attractive position multiple, Scott Retail as singles
400
400
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1c Orange Red, Trial Color Plate Proof on Wove, Perforated (63TC6). Bottom imprint and plate no. 27 block of eight, original gum, h.r. in top corners and selvage, others barely hinged, radiant color, few minor perf separations, Fine
400
400
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Unknown Author, 10c Indian Vignette, 1861-66 Plate Essay on Soft Cream Card (73-E6c). Pane of four in Red, wide margin at right, full on other sides, light waterstain at top, otherwise Fine
600
275
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Unknown Author, 10c Indian Vignette, 1861-66 Plate Essay on Soft Cream Card (73-E6c). Pane of four in Blue, huge margins, small thins on back from hinge removal, appears Very Fine
600
225
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2c Black, Die I, Large Die Proof on India, "Specimen" Ovpt. (73P1 var). 42 x 51mm, few small flaws as often associated with this fragile paper incl. sealed tear at far left, otherwise Very Fine, scarce
E. 1,500-2,000
1,500
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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
550
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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
400
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3c Rose, All-Over Grill Essay, Points Up, Imperforate (79-E15c, formerly 66aP4). Horizontal pair, large margins to full, deep rich color, unused (no gum), deep rich color, clear grill points, tiny nick in margin at top, Very Fine
400
425
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3c Spencer Patent, Die Essay on Stiff Yellowish Wove (79-E30d). 50 x 57mm with uncleared surrounds, struck in Black, fresh and Very Fine, accompanied by two A.B.N. engravings of George Washington
750
1,000
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1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Plate Proofs on India (112P3-122P3). Large margins, bright colors, few flaws often associated with this fragile paper incl. soaks from hinges, otherwise Very Fine
855
0
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1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Plate Proofs on Card (112P4-122P4). Large margins, brilliant colors, fresh and Very Fine set
1,015
650
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1c-10c 1869 Pictorial, Imperforate Plate Essays (112-E4b, 114-E6b, 115-E2c three, 116-E1k two). Large margins, range of colors with no duplication, original gum, h.r., Very Fine
675
275
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2c Brown, Plate Proof on India (113P3). Large margins, tied by "Chicago Ill. Sep. 6, 1892" duplex on locally addressed cover, some slight soiling, otherwise Very Fine, an attractive and rare use of the proof, which was apparently accepted by the Chicago post office, with 2001 A.P.S. certificate
E. 500-750
1,300
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5c Washington, Small Lettering, Plate Essay on Wove, Perforated 12 (115-E2d). Block of four in Orange, singles in Orange and Blue, original gum, bright colors, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
1,200
750
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E
30c Burgoyne, Black on Orange Surface Tinted Bond Paper (121-E1p). Horizontal pair with huge top sheet margin, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
550
225
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1c-90c 1870-71 National Bank Note Co., Large Die Proofs on Card (145P1-155P1).On approximately 147 x 212mm cards with full die sinkage, bright colors, few with small scuffs or toned spots (6c with toned speckling on card), 15c with some oxidation, still most appear Fine-Very Fine
2,950
1,100
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12c Blackish Violet, Plate Proof on India (162P3). Block of 24, large margins incl. sheet margin at left, mounted on card, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice large multiple, Scott Retail as six blocks of four
1,140
600
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Continental Bank Note Co., 3c Liberty Die Essays on White Glazed Paper, Plate Essay on India, Plate Essay Perforated (184-E12b, 184-E12c, 184-E12d). Two of first in Blue and Black Brown, approximately 30 x 35mm, second on card in Green, last in Brown, Fine-Very Fine
1,175
375
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Philadelphia Bank Note Co., 30c + 90c Frame Only, Die Essays on Proof Paper, Printed Thru a Mat (190-E1c). Ten, mostly different colors, several on card, some paper faults, appear Fine-Very Fine
1,000
375
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(5c) Garfield, Gray Brown, Large Die Essay on India (205-E2). Two, die sunk on 151 x 223mm and 81 x 95mm cards with full die sinkage, American Bank Note Co. and die no. imprint at bottom, also "Pres. Jas. A. Garfield" printed below design, Very Fine
500
200
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(5c) Garfield, Large Die Essay on White Glazed Paper (205-E3b). Complete set of five Scott-listed colors, from 35 x 41mm to 77 x 79mm (three are the larger size), few paper flaws, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, scarce complete set
3,750
1,000
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6c Rose, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (208P2a). Rich color as issued, few black ink specks on back and at top, otherwise Very Fine, rare, only 3-5 were produced, ex Brazer
1,200
850
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1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (230P4-245P4). Large margins, bright colors, fresh and Very Fine set
1,435
800
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$1.00-$4.00 Columbian, Large Die Proofs Printed Directly on Card (241P1 var, 242P1 var, 244P1 var). 142 x 219mm with full die sinkage, American Bank Note Co. imprints, $4.00 some light toning, otherwise Very Fine
1,350
500
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E
2c Dark Red & Black, Large Die Essay on India (286-E8). On 200 x 151mm card with full die sinkage, detailed impressions, card with some staining at right, otherwise Very Fine
300
180
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10c Gray Violet, Small Die Proof on Wove (290P2). Affixed to original gray card backing from the Roosevelt album, Very Fine and choice, only 85 were produced
650
250
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E
50c Green & Black, Large Die Essay on India (291-E8). On 201 x 151mm card with full die sinkage, rich colors, few small toned spots, otherwise Very Fine, scarce
300
200
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E
$1.00 Dull Violet & Black, Large Die Essay on India (292-E6). On 203 x 152mm card with full die sinkage, bright colors, Very Fine and choice
450
450
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$2.00 Dark Orange Red & Black, Large Die Essay on India (293-E7). On 203 x 153mm card with full die sinkage, rich colors, Very Fine and choice
450
600
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1c-10c Pan-American, Large Die Proofs on India (294P1-299P1). Each approximately 202 x 151mm, brilliant colors, each with blue control no. on back, some toning mostly confined to backs, few light bends, otherwise Very Fine, an outstanding quality set of Pan-American large die proofs
3,450
1,600
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2c Carmine, Large Die Proof on India (332P1). On 69 x 84mm card, "70002" on back, card with some thinning and waterstain, otherwise Fine, scarce
1,250
550
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3c Soo Locks, Large Die Proof on India (1069P1). On 199 x 151mm card with full die sinkage, three punch holes at top of card, purple "Engraver's stock page, authorized by" backstamp and signed, blue "166910B" backstamp, small "C" punch in design taped in place as always, Very Fine, scarce, undercatalogued in Scott
825
0
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1c-50c Postage Due, Plate Proofs on India (J1P3-J7P3). First four are blocks of 30 from the top three rows of the plate with plate nos. and imprints, last three the Scott-listed Dark Brown in blocks of 40 from the top positions, each on card and so free from the defects that can plague this paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN IMPRESSIVE SET OF LARGE PLATE PROOF MULTIPLES OF THE FIRST POSTAGE DUE ISSUE WITH PLATE NUMBERS. HIGHLY SUITABLE FOR EXHIBITION.
Scott Retail as plate blocks and singles
7,914
6,000
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10c-50c Postage Due, Plate Proofs on India (J19P3-J21P3). Blocks of 30 comprising the top three horizontal rows of the plate and with imprint and plate nos. at top, deep rich color, wide margins, on card and so free from the defects that can plague this paper, Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as plate blocks and singles
3,114
2,800
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1c-50c Postage Due, Plate Proofs on Card (J22P4-J28P4). Blocks of eight, large margins incl. each with sheet margin at one side, bright colors with 5c showing unusual differences in shade due to inking irregularity (a scarce variation in proof form), Very Fine and choice set, Scott Retail as two blocks of four
1,120
550
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2c-$60.00 1875 Newspapers, Large Die Proofs on India (PR9P1-PR32P1). On cards and with full die sinkage, attractively arrange on homemade album pages, Very Fine and choice, a wonderful set
1,920
2,800
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1c-$60.00 Newspapers, Plate Proofs on India (PR9P3-PR23P3, PR26P3-PR32P3, PR81P3). Blocks of twelve, on card and so free from the usual defects which can plague this fragile paper, large margins, Very Fine and choice, a scarce and desirable group of blocks
4,774
1,800
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24c-96c Carmine, Newspapers, Plate Proofs on India (PR83P3-PR89P3). Matched top imprint strips of four, large margins, deep rich colors, few minor flaws as often associated with this fragile paper, Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as singles
476
375
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10c Black, Plate Proof on India, Red Diagonal "Specimen" Ovpt. (2S3). On original card, Very Fine
450
300
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1c-$2.00 Trans-Mississippi, "Specimen" Ovpt. (285S-293S). Mostly with "Specimen" reading up at sides except 5c at bottom, original gum, few small faults, appear Fine-Very Fine, scarce set
3,150
1,200
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S
1c-10c Pan-American, "Specimen" Ovpt., Ty. E (294S-299S). Unused (no gum), bright colors, Fine-Very Fine set
1,410
800
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$2.00 Orange Red & Black, Archival "Specimen" Handstamp Ovpt. (523S). Original gum, minor h.r., vignette nicely shifted to right, Fine, an interesting and scarce "Specimen" from a foreign postal archive
E. 200-300
300
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