Sale 1044 — United States Essays, Proofs and Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2013
Category — Essays and Proofs (1861 Issue)
1c-90c 1861-66 Issue, Large Die Proofs on India (63P1, 65P1, 68P1, 69P1, 70P1, 71P1, 72P1, 73Pa1, 76P1, 77P1). Set of 10, on approximately 142 x 214mm cards with full die sinkage and gold trim at edges, also with album frontispiece from National Bank Note Co., some toned spotsVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE SET OF LARGE DIE PROOFS FOR THE 1861-66 ISSUE FROM A SAMPLE OR PRESENTATION BOOK. PERFECT FOR EXHIBITION.
The 24c is listed but unpriced in Scott. Scott Retail does not include this rare proof.
5c Red Brown, First Design, Plate Essay on India (67-E9d; formerly 57P3). Bottom part imprint and plate no. 3 strip of four, clear margins other sides to just touching design at left, vivid color, couple typical India paper translucencies, Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles with no premium for the plate number and part imprint
5c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (67TC1ae). Die sunk on 64 x 71mm card with full die sinkage, albino die no. 442 and imprint at bottom, deep shade with clear bluish tint, we would call this Bluish Black though Scott lists only Black, few trivial toning specks, still Very Fine, a scarce large die trial color proof
12c Black, Large Die Proof on India (69P1). On 87 x 83mm card with full die sinkage, bright shade and impression, Very Fine and choice, ex Vogel
24c Violet, Plate Proof on India (70TC3). Brilliant color, detailed impression, fresh and Extremely Fine, this is the scarcest color of the 1861 Issue plate proofs and is usually missing from that set when offered
30c Black, First Design, Die Essay on India (71-E2a, formerly 61TC1). Die sunk on 77 x 90mm card, intense shade, couple small toned spots incl. in lettering at top, otherwise Very Fine, scarce, with 2005 P.F. certificate
30c Violet Brown, First Design, Die Essay on India (71-E2a, formerly 61TC1). Die sunk on 63 x 73mm card, rich color in a dark shade, mounting remnants on back, Very Fine and scarce large die essay
30c Black, First Design, Die Essay on India (71-E2a, formerly 61TC1). Die sunk on 63 x 75mm card, intense shade, bit of faint toning on card outside of India paper, mounting remnants on back, Very Fine and scarce
30c Dull Rose, First Design, Die Essay on India (71-E2a, formerly 61TC1). Die sunk on 61 x 74mm card, bright color and crisp impression, small faint scuff near bottom and couple toning specks, mounting remnants on back, Very Fine and scarce large die essay
30c Scarlet, First Design, Die Essay on India (71-E2a, formerly 61TC1). Die sunk on 60 x 73mm card, spectacular color, mounting remnants on back, Very Fine and very scarce large die essay
30c Violet Brown, First Design, Die Essay on India (71-E2a, formerly 61TC1). Die sunk on 61 x 74mm card, deep rich color, tiny scattered toning specks, mounting remnants on back, Very Fine and scarce large die essay
30c Dull Gray Blue, First Design, Die Essay on India (71-E2a, formerly 61TC1). 33 x 37mm, lovely color, Very Fine and scarce
30c Orange, Plate Proof on Card (71P4). Block of 30 comprising the top three rows of the left pane of 100, showing full sheet margins at top and left, brilliant colorEXTREMELY FINE. A SPECTACULAR BLOCK OF 30 OF THE 30-CENT 1861 ISSUE CARD PROOFS FROM THE LILLY SHEETS, COMPRISING THE TOP THREE ROWS OF THE LEFT PANE.
The Siegel firm auctioned the Lilly India and card proof sheets in September 1967. One set of panes remains complete in a private collection. The other panes were broken up, and this top block of 30 originates from those panes.
Ex Earl of Crawford, Ackerman and Lilly
90c Ultramarine, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (72TC1af). 38 x 48mm and mounted on slightly larger size card, brilliant color, light pencil arrows outside of India paper, Very Fine and scarce, we have not offered another example of the 90c 1861 Large Die Trial Color Proof since our 2005 Lake Shore sale, with 2005 P.F. certificate
90c Violet Gray, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (72TC1ah). 43 x 57mm, affixed to original card backing, lovely shade and impression, mounting remnants on back, Very Fine and scarce, we have not offered another example of the 90c 1861 Large Die Trial Color Proof since our 2005 Lake Shore sale, with 2005 P.F. certificate
90c Blue, Large Die Proof on India (72P1). 41 x 48mm, affixed to original card backing, deep rich color, certificate mentions small surface scuffs clear of design, Very Fine appearance, with 2004 P.F. certificate
90c Blue, Large Die Proof on India (72P1). 42 x 49mm, brilliant color, couple small India paper translucencies as typical, Very Fine
90c Blue, Plate Proof on Card (72P4). Block of 30 comprising the top three rows of the right pane of 100, showing full sheet margins at top and right, deep rich color on bright white cardEXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS BLOCK OF 30 OF THE 90-CENT 1861 ISSUE CARD PROOFS FROM THE LILLY SHEETS, COMPRISING THE TOP THREE ROWS OF THE RIGHT PANE.
The Siegel firm auctioned the Lilly India and card proof sheets in September 1967. One set of panes remains complete in a private collection. The other panes were broken up, and this top block of 30 originates from those panes.
Ex Earl of Crawford, Ackerman and Lilly
2c Dark Orange, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (73TC1aj). 51 x 59mm, albino die no. 1030 and imprint at bottom, deep rich color, vertical crease at left edge of impression and small tear at rightVERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE LARGE DIE TRIAL COLOR PROOF OF THE 1861 BLACK JACK ISSUE.
Of the 2c Black Jack large die trial color proofs, no more than two examples of each color have been recorded. All known examples show the "star on cheek" die flaw. The rarity of these proofs is further demonstrated by the fact that none was contained in the classic Allen, Brazer or Rorke collections. The largest offering, from our auction of the Finkelburg collection (Sale 816), was purchased from John A. Klemann in 1936. We have not offered another in more than 10 years
2c Dull Rose, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (73TC1aj). 50 x 60mm, affixed to original card backing, die no. 1030 and imprint at bottom, fresh and bright color, wonderful impression, tiny trivial scuff at bottom rightVERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN EXTREMELY RARE LARGE DIE TRIAL COLOR PROOF OF THE 1861 BLACK JACK ISSUE.
Of the 2c Black Jack large die trial color proofs, no more than two examples of each color have been recorded. All known examples show the "star on cheek" die flaw. The rarity of these proofs is further demonstrated by the fact that none was contained in the classic Allen, Brazer or Rorke collections. The largest offering, from our auction of the Finkelburg collection (Sale 816), was purchased from John A. Klemann in 1936. We have not offered another in more than 10 years.
Ex Burrows
2c Black, Die II, Small Die Proof on Wove (73P2). From a Roosevelt presentation album, affixed to original gray card backing cut to generous proportions around the wove paper, Extremely Fine
5c Brown, Plate Proof on Card (76P4). Block of 30 comprising the top three rows of the Re-Issue sheet of 100, showing imprint at top and full sheet margins at top and sides, fresh color and perfect impressionEXTREMELY FINE IMPRINT BLOCK OF 30 OF THE 5-CENT 1861 ISSUE CARD PROOFS FROM THE LILLY SHEETS, COMPRISING THE TOP THREE ROWS OF SHEET.
The Siegel firm auctioned the Lilly India and card proof sheets in September 1967. One set of panes remains complete in a private collection. The other panes were broken up, and this top block of 30 originates from those panes.
Ex Earl of Crawford, Ackerman and Lilly
15c Deep Blue, Trial Color Plate Proof on India (77TC3). Block of four, large margins all around, rich color, Extremely Fine, scarce as a block, a Power Search review found only one other, both ex Finkelburg
15c Black, Large Die Proof on India (77P1). On 117 x 197mm card with full die sinkage, National Bank Note Co. imprint at bottom of die sinkage area, Extremely Fine
15c Black, Large Die Proof on India (77P1). 59 x 71mm, with imprint at bottom, deep shade and perfect impression, Very Fine
15c Black, Plate Proof on Card (77P4). Block of four with imprint at top, large margins all around, intense shade on bright paper, Very Fine and choice, desirable with the imprint, ex Hackett and Vogel, Scott Retail $200.00 as normal block of four does not convey the scarcity of an imprint block
24c Lilac, Plate Proof on Card (78P4). Block of 30 comprising the top three rows of the left pane of 100, showing imprint at top and full sheet margins at top and left, incredible depth of colorEXTREMELY FINE. A SPECTACULAR IMPRINT BLOCK OF 30 OF THE 24-CENT 1861 ISSUE CARD PROOFS FROM THE LILLY SHEETS, COMPRISING THE TOP THREE ROWS OF THE LEFT PANE.
The Siegel firm auctioned the Lilly India and card proof sheets in September 1967. One set of panes remains complete in a private collection. The other panes were broken up, and this top block of 30 originates from those panes.
Ex Earl of Crawford, Ackerman and Lilly