Sale 1094 — The Curtis Collection: Back of Book and Possessions
Sale Date — Wednesday, 25 March, 2015
Category — Postage Due: Essays and Proofs
1c-5c 1879 "Unpaid Postage" Die Essay, Cut Small, Green on India (J1-E1b-J4-E1b). 1c with "C.10" die imprint, fresh and Extremely Fine
1c-50c Brown, 1879 Postage Due, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proofs (J1P2a-J7P2a). Usual light toning characteristic of this rare printing, 1c small light crease, 3c trivial translucent spot and 50c small corner margin nick top leftFINE-VERY FINE. A RARE COMPLETE SET OF THE 1879 POSTAGE DUE PANAMA-PACIFIC SMALL DIE PROOFS. ONLY FOUR OR FIVE OF EACH VALUE EXIST.
Panama-Pacific proofs were found in envelopes with several of each denomination contained in each envelope. The characteristic toning comes from long-term storage.
1c-50c 1879 Postage Due, Atlanta Trial Color Plate Proofs on Card (J1TC4-J7TC4). Complete set of all 35 values in blocks of four, large margins, bright colorsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL SET OF BLOCKS OF THE POSTAGE DUE ATLANTA TRIAL COLOR PROOFS. ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED SETS OF BLOCKS.
Ex Chesapeake. Unpriced as blocks in Scott (with a note "blocks are rare"). Catalogued as singles
1c-50c Red Brown, 1884 Postage Due, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proofs (J15P2a-J21P2a). Complete set, deep rich colors with characteristic paper toningVERY FINE. A RARE COMPLETE SET OF THE 1884 POSTAGE DUE PANAMA-PACIFIC SMALL DIE PROOFS. ONLY FOUR OR FIVE OF EACH VALUE EXIST.
Panama-Pacific proofs were found in envelopes with several of each denomination contained in each envelope. The characteristic toning comes from long-term storage.
Each accompanied by clear 2006 P.F. certificate
1c-50c 1894 Postage Due, Large Die Proofs on India (J31P1-J37P1). On approximately 63 x 110mm cards with full die sinkage, 2c smaller, few insignificant toned spots, Very Fine
1c-50c Claret, 1894 Postage Due, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proofs (J31P2a-J37P2a). Complete set, bright colors, large margins, very little of the toning endemic to these issuesEXTREMELY FINE COMPLETE SET OF THE RARE 1894 POSTAGE DUE PANAMA-PACIFIC SMALL DIE PROOFS. ONLY FOUR OR FIVE OF EACH VALUE EXIST.
Scott value of $500.00 each seems low for die proofs of such rarity.