Sale 1040 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 26-28 March, 2013
Category — Essays and Proofs (1870-90 Bank Note Issues, cont.)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1081
P
2c Red Brown, Plate Proof on India (146P3). Bottom imprint and plate no. 46 block of 12, large margins, tiny edge tear at far bottom of margin (easily trimmed), two tiny thin specks, appears Extremely Fine
750
450
1082
P
1c-90c 1870-73 Bank Note Issue, Plate Proofs on India (146P3/166P3). Complete set of eleven 1c to 90c values in blocks of four on India, card mounted, mixed National and Continental, including 1c with secret mark and 10c without, large margins, fresh and Very Fine
E. 1,000-1,500
1,200
Back to Top1083
P
1c-90c 1873-79 Bank Note Issue Plate Proofs. 30 singles and one pair, including Nos. 157P4-166P4, 205P4-209P4, also fourteen singles and pair of 184-E5e in range of colors, large margins, bright colors, Very Fine group
1,305
650
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P
5c Garfield, Plate Proof on India (205P3). Bottom imprint and plate no. 400 block of twelve, large margins, bright shade, light crease affects four stamps, Very Fine appearance, scarce plate block
1,000
750
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P
1c-90c 1883-88 Bank Notes, Small Die Proofs on Wove (210P2-218P2). Removed from original gray card, bright colors, few trivial thin specks, Very Fine
1,740
800
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P
1c Ultramarine, Plate Proof on Card (212P4). Three large margins, just in at left, fresh and Fine, a rare plate proof, with 2008 P.F. certificate
2,750
550
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S
1c-10c 1881-82 Issue, "Specimen" Ovpt. Ty. D (205S, 206S, 209S). Original gum, h.r., bright colors, Fine-Very Fine
240
140
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S
1c-90c 1889 Bank Note Issues, "Sample" Ovpt. Ty. K (210S two, 212S, 214S, 211S, 208S, 209S two, 191S). Bottom plate no. pair of 208S, two shades of No. 210, 90c with top right corner selvage, original gum, Very Fine group, four with P.F. certificates
750
375
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S
1c-90c "Sample A" Ovpt. Ty. L (212S, 210S three, 205S, 189S, 191S). One of No. 210 without ovpt. and different shades, 1c block of four, original gum, fresh and Very Fine, with with P.F. certificates
750
300
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P
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Large Die Proofs on India (219P1-229P1). Beautiful leatherbound set with gilt edges, gold-stamped title reads "UNITED STATES POSTAGE STAMPS. Issue of 1890", all denominations represented (no 219D), with interleaving, die sunk on 148 x 220mm cards, some toning or age spotsVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE PRESENTATION ALBUM OF THE 1890-93 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
Surprisingly, this is the first set we have offered since keeping computerized records. The presentation album is especially desirable.
Scott Retail as proofs with no premium for the presentation album
3,625
6,000
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P
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Small Die Proofs on Wove (219P2, 220P2-229P2). On original gray presentation card from Roosevelt album, bright colors except 90c slightly oxidized, Very Fine, scarce on the intact page, only approximately 85 sets were produced
2,200
2,200
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P
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Plate Proofs on India (219P3-229P3). Complete set of blocks of four with both 2c, large margins, brilliant colors, fresh and Very Fine, a beautiful and scarce set of blocks of four
3,440
3,250
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P
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Plate Proofs on Card (219P4-229P4). Complete except for 219D, large margins, Very Fine and choice
620
300
Back to Top1094
P
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Plate Proofs on Card (219P4-229P4). Incl. both 2c, large to huge margins including few with narrow sheet margins, 15c arrow margin at top, fresh and Very Fine, a desirable complete set
3,395
1,800
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P
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Plate Proofs on India, Card (219P3-229P4). Set of imprint and plate no. blocks of twelve, 1c, 4c and 8c on India and mounted on card, others on card, Lake 219D not present, large margins, bright colorsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE PROOF SET OF IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER BLOCKS OF TWELVE OF THE 1890-93 SMALL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
This set is highly exhibitable.
10,400
11,000
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