Sale 1118 — The Don David Price Iconic Collection of U.S. Bicolored Issues
Sale Date — Tuesday, 15 March, 2016
Category — 30c 1869 Pictorial Essays and Proofs
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
25
E
30c Black, Burgoyne Large Die Essay on India (121-E1a). 54 x 49mm, intense shade and impression, Very Fine
800
0
26
E
30c Blue, Burgoyne Large Die Essay on India (121-E1a). 68 x 48mm, radiant color, fresh and Very Fine, with 1998 P.F. certificate
800
450
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TC
30c Deep Brown & Blue, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (121TC1). Die sunk on 72 x 81mm card, showing full die sinkage, rich colorsVERY FINE. A RARE TRIAL COLOR PROOF OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL SHOWING FULL DIE SINKAGE.
We are aware of just one other in this color combination, which has been removed from its card.
Ex Finkelburg
3,500
3,000
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P
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Large Die Proof on India (121P1). On 76 x 120mm card with full die sinkage, showing engraver's pencil signature "Ronaldson" at bottom, part of card (incl. signature) trimmed, Very Fine, extremely rare and desirable signed by Douglas S. Ronaldson, the engraver of the shield, eagle and lettering on the 30c 1869, with 1998 P.F. certificate
1,250
700
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P
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Plate Proof on India (121P3). Top left corner margin imprint block of fifteen, large margins, natural inclusion at bottom right, Positions 1, 3 and 5 with a small thin spot, Position 15 small surface adhesion causing a small toned spot, otherwise Very Fine, ex Rose, with 2003 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as two blocks of four and seven singles with no premium for the imprint position
2,230
1,500
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P
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Plate Proof on India (121P3). Block of four with part Carmine bottom imprint, large margins other sides, vignette shifted up and to the left, on card and so free from the defects that can plague this fragile paper, Very Fine and choice
625
350
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P
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Plate Proof on India (121P3). Block of four, large margins, vignette shifted strongly to bottom and left, bright colors, Extremely Fine
625
425
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P
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Plate Proof on Bond (121P3 var). Large margins and deep colors, clearly heavy bond paper, Very Fine, a very unusual proof, no reference is made to this in any literature that we have seen, ex Finkelburg, with 1999 P.F. certificate
E. 400-500
325
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