Sale 1014 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 12-14 October, 2011
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue, Essays and Proofs
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1282
E
1869 Pictorial Issue Small Numeral Essays. Nice group on stock cards from the 1c to 12c values, incl. 1c Nos. 112-E4b (single and pair), 112-E4d (six, range of colors), 113-E3e (seven singles and imprint pair), 114-E6b (three), 114-E6d (eight), 115-E2c (four), 115-E2d, 116-E1k, 116-E1l (orange), 117-E1e (seven), original gum, range of centering, a few small flaws to be found, overall Fine-Very Fine
4,185
1,600
1283
E
24c, 30c 1869 Pictorial Small Numeral Plate Essays on Tinted Paper (120-E2c/121-E2p). Three of each value, incl. Nos. 120-E2c, 120-E2d, 120-E2h and 121-E1p (three different colors), large margins throughout, Very Fine and attractive group
1,375
700
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E
90c Washington, Plate Essays on Stamp Paper (122-E2b, 122-E3). Four of the five Scott-listed colors of 122-E2b, three of No. 122-E3, bright colors, a couple small flaws, overall Very Fine
1,730
600
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P
1c-90c 1869 Pictorial Issue, Plate Proofs on Card (112P4-122P4). Complete set, mostly large margins with just an edge each on the 2c and 12c values close, Very Fine
1,015
500
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TC
1c-90c 1869 Pictorial Issue, Atlanta Trial Color Plate Proofs on Card (123TC-132TC). One example of each denomination, mix of colors in Green, Brown, Blue and Black, mostly large margins with only the 12c relatively tight, bright colors, Very Fine group
2,475
1,400
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