Sale 1082 — The William Fekete Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 21-22 October, 2014
Category — Essays and Proofs: 1870-88 Bank Note Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
89
E
National Bank Note Co., 1c Franklin, Large Die Essays on India and Ivory Glazed (145-E6a, 145-E8b). One of first in Dull Yellow Brown, cut down to 24 x 31mm, two of second, Scarlet and Blue, 39 x 45mm and 33 x 38mm, brilliant colors, couple minor translucencies, still Very Fine
1,325
900
90
E
National Bank Note Co., 2c Jackson, Unadopted Design, Large Die Essay on India (146-E7a). Two, one in Deep Red Violet on card, 45 x 46mm, faint staining, Very Fine appearance, second color a bit faded, 57 x 72mm, thinning
2,000
425
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E
National Bank Note Co., 2c Jackson, Unadopted Design, Large Die Essay in Black on White Glazed Paper (146-E7b). 50 x 60mm, crisp impression, Very Fine, ex Burrows
1,000
800
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E
National Bank Note Co., 2c Jackson, Unadopted Design, Large Die Essay in Blue on White Glazed Paper (146-E7b). 33 x 40mm, wonderful depth of color, fresh and Very Fine
1,000
650
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E
National Bank Note Co., 10c Jefferson, Unadopted Design, Large Die Essay on India (150-E3a, 150-E5a). Two of first in Blue and Green, approx. 25 x 32mm, one of second in Brown, 23 x 30mm, typical translucencies, Very Fine appearance
2,100
950
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E
National Bank Note Co., 12c Henry Clay, Die Essays on Card (151-E7 var). Nine, including five on white and four on yellow card or thick paper, each with large margins, range of colors incl. Blue, Orange, Red, Green, Black and four different shades of Brown, each with a staple hole, Very Fine appearance and a scarce group, the stamp essays for this design are listed in Scott as printed on India, wove and yellow card, these may be cut down from the envelope essays, Scott Retail as the lowest priced essays (wove and yellow card, $700.00 each)
6,300
2,000
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E
National Bank Note Co., 12c Blue, Die Essay on India (151-E9a). 27 x 35mm on card backing, brilliant color, Very Fine, this essay lacks the vertical shading lines in the left side of the lower triangle
650
300
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E
National Bank Note Co., 3c Carmine on White, Postal Stationery Essay (Undersander E37D). 148 x 84mm, vivid color, small natural straw inclusion, Very Fine, scarce
750
650
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E
National Bank Note Co., 12c Brown on White Laid, Postal Stationery Essay (Undersander E40A var). 138 x 78mm, rich color, erased pencil notations, still Very Fine, scarce, unlisted in Undersander in this size
1,000
425
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E
Continental Bank Note Co., 1c Scarlet, "Independence 1776", Large Die Essay on India (145-E1Ca). On 50 x 50mm card, rich color, Very Fine, we believe these 1870 Continental essays, which contain titles for iconic events in American history, are among the most beautiful essays of the Bank Note era
1,500
1,500
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Continental Bank Note Co., 1c "Independence 1776", Large Die Essay on India (145-E1Ca). Two, in Black and Green, off card and approximately 27 x 30mm, couple minor India paper flaws as typical, Very Fine appearance, Scott Retail as on card
3,000
600
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E
Continental Bank Note Co., 2c Scarlet, "Impressment 1812", Large Die Essay on India (146-E1). Stamp size and mounted on 48 x 49mm card, fresh and Very Fine, scarce War of 1812 commemorative essay, we believe these 1870 Continental essays, which contain titles for iconic events in American history, are among the most beautiful essays of the Bank Note era
1,500
1,500
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E
Continental Bank Note Co., 3c Scarlet, "Emancipation Proclamation", Large Die Essay on India (147-E1). 30 x 35mm on card, brilliant color, minor translucencies at top corners, still Very Fine and rare essay commemorating Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation, ex Finkelburg, we believe these 1870 Continental essays, which contain titles for iconic events in American history, are among the most beautiful essays of the Bank Note era
1,500
650
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E
Continental Bank Note Co., 3c Scarlet, "Emancipation Proclamation", Large Die Essay on India (147-E1). Off card but with large margins all around, vivid color, Very Fine and rare essay commemorating Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation, Scott lists this on proof paper but this is clearly India
2,250
600
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E
Continental Bank Note Co., 3c Black, Columbia Portrait, Large Die Essay on India (147-E1C). 36 x 40mm, on card, vignette mounted in place, card with shallow thins on backVERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ESSAY IN BLACK IS MOST LIKELY UNIQUE.
Ex Finkelburg and Lake Shore.
2,250
1,100
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E
Continental Bank Note Co., 6c Blue, "Monroe Doctrine", Frame Only, Large Die Essay on India (148-E1b). Cut to stamp size with large margins, typical India paper translucencies, fresh and Very Fine appearance
1,600
1,100
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E
Continental Bank Note Co., 1c Franklin, Die Essay on White Glazed Paper (182-E4c). Two, 53 x 63mm in Blue, 30 x 34mm in Scarlet, bright colors, fresh and Very Fine
1,500
1,000
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E
Continental Bank Note Co., 3c Washington, Die Essay on Proof Paper (184-E10b). Two, incl. Dull Blue and Dull Red, approximately 35 x 37mm, slight translucencies as typically found, Very Fine appearance
700
375
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E
Continental Bank Note Co., 3c Black, Liberty, Die Essay on Ivory Glazed Paper (184-E11c). 62 x 77mm just showing die sinkage area on three sides, intense shade, signed by Charles Skinner, Very Fine, scarce signed by the engraver
750
800
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E
Continental Bank Note Co., 3c Washington, Die and Plate Essays (184-E12-184-E14). 64 x 77mm large die proof of 184-E14b in Scarlet, signed by Charles Skinner, diagonal crease, Very Fine appearance, also nine single plate essays split between 184-E12 and 184-E13, perforated and imperforate, couple minor flaws, the perforated essays Fine, imperforates Very Fine
E. 400-500
700
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E
Continental Bank Note Co., 3c Indian Maiden, Large Die Essay on White Glazed Paper (184-E15c). Two, in Blue and Scarlet, 64 x 70mm and 57 x 74mm respectively, both signed by Charles Skinner, vibrant colors, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful pair of essays and scarce signed by the engraver
1,500
1,800
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E
Philadelphia Bank Note Co., Essay Balance (182-E1/189-E1). 25 items, singles from stamp size to large die proof size, eight composite essays of two designs, nice range of essays from three of 182-E1 through 189-E1, a couple small flaws but overall fresh and Very Fine group of these beautiful designs
E. 400-500
750
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E
Philadelphia Bank Note Co., 3c Washington, Plate Essays on Proof Paper and Bond (184-E5e, h). 11 blocks of four, seven on proof paper and four on bond, different colors, Very Fine group, Scott Retail as singles
900
375
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E
American Bank Note Co., Washington Design Die Essays. Eight items, incl. three large die proofs off card, left margin block of four and four singles, two different "essay" types, most with "ABNC" in corners and "American Bank Note Company New York" banner, two with blank banner and corners, different colors, a few flaws incl. small hole and crease in the block, Very Fine appearance, these are probably samples of the ABNCo. engraver's and printer's handiwork, the central vignette is attributed to the work of Danforth, Bald & Co. (see Scott Nos. 11-E10 to 11-E13)
E. 300-400
325
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E
American Bank Note Co., 3c and 10c Unadopted Frames, Large Die Essays on India (207-E1a, 209-E2a). Both cut down but with extra large margins, on original cards, Yellow Brown and Blue respectively, Very Fine
1,450
750
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E
2c-3c 1870-83 Bank Note Issues, Paper and Color Essays (147E13, 147TC3, 158-E1, 210-E). Group of 12 items, incl. essays of Nos. 147 and 158, five perforated showing color and paper variety, couple trial colors on India, four of No. 210-E on a range of papers incl. horizontal and vertical laid, wavy line, honeycomb, one with a crease, last four each with 1988 P.F. certificate, Fine and unusual group
E. 400-500
400
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E
1c Blue, Franklin Facing Right, Large Die Essay on Ivory Glazed Paper (212-E4b). 64 x 66mm, shows full die sinkage area, gorgeous color, fresh and Extremely Fine
750
475
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TC
3c Washington, Trial Color Plate Proofs on India (147TC3, 158TC3). Four singles and block of four of 147TC, range of colors incl. Blue, Brown, Dark Red, the block in Red Brown, nice margins throughout, horizontal block of eight and single of 158TC in Black, on original card backing, fresh and Very Fine group
1,110
325
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P
2c-24c 1870-79 Bank Note Issues, Plate Proofs on India (149P3, 152P3-153P3, 158P3, 183P3). Top or bottom imprint and plate no. blocks of 12, bright colors, each with varying degrees of faults incl. some small holes, selvage tears, thins, etc., decent margins, otherwise Very Fine
4,400
325
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P
10c Brown, Plate Proof on India (150P3). Top imprint and plate no.18 block of 12, ample margins to touched at bottom left corner, thinning as often found with this fragile paper, also small hole at bottom between pos. 10 and 11, Very Fine appearance
2,000
325
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P
1c-90c 1870-73 Bank Note Issues, Small Die Proofs on Wove (145P2, 157P2-166P2). Complete set on original card backing from a Roosevelt presentation album, fresh colors, Very Fine, only 85 sets were produced
2,100
950
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P
1c-90c 1873-81 Bank Note Issues, Small Die Proofs on Wove (206P2, 157P2-166P2). Complete set of 11 values on original gray card backing from a Roosevelt presentation album (1c No. 206P2), rich colors except 8c and 15c slightly oxidized, 6c small edge tears, others Very Fine, only 85 albums were produced
2,025
650
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TC
1c-90c 1873 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue, Atlanta Trial Color Proofs on Card (156TC4-166TC4). Complete set for all five colors and all 12 values of the series, plus extra set of Brown (less the 3c and 10c values), brilliant colors, most with ample to large margins with a few touched or barely in on one side, overall Fine-Very Fine, a scarce set
3,455
1,900
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TC
7c Stanton, Goodall Small Die Trial Color Proofs on India (160TC2). Complete set of the five listed colors, Dull Red mounted on card, Dull Green with tiny bit of discoloration, still Very Fine and scarce set
3,000
1,500
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P
10c-90c 1873 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue, Large Die Proofs on India (161P1, 165P1-166P1). 10c, 30c and 90c values, each die sunk on approximately 69 x 82mm cards with full die sinkage, 10c and 90c with imprints, radiant colors, 30c with faint water stain well outside design visible when held up to light, Very Fine trio, 90c with 1990 P.S.E. certificate
1,250
350
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TC
5c-24c 1873-75 Bank Note Issues, Goodall Small Die Trial Color Proofs on India (162TC2, 164TC2, 179TC2). 12c in Dull Blue, two 24c in Deep Brown, 5c in Dull Red, 12c and 5c each with a small fault, Very Fine appearance
2,400
800
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TC
5c Taylor, Atlanta Trial Color Proofs on Card (179TC4). Complete set of all five colors in singles, also Black trial color proof in a block of four on slightly thicker card (not an Atlanta proof), large margins except Green one side close, bright colors, Very Fine
580
400
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P
5c Blue, Large Die Proof on India (185P1). On 147 x 217mm card with full die sinkage, bright color, evidence of binding at left probably from a salesman's sample book, fresh and Very Fine
450
300
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P
5c Garfield, Die Proofs and Essays (205-E2, 205-E3a, 216P1-P2). No. 205-E2 on 150 x 223mm card with full die sinkage, also second example with full size India paper but removed from card, No. 205-E3a cut down and off card (slight wrinkling), No. 216P1 trimmed to just outside die sinkage area, also No. 216P2 on original card backing from Roosevelt album, Very Fine group
2,090
325
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P
1c-90c 1883-88 Bank Note Issues, Small Die Proofs on Wove (210P2-218P2). Intact page from a Roosevelt presentation album, with four yeardate labels, rich colors, Very Fine, scarce as only approximately 85 albums were produced and most sets have been cut apart over the years
1,740
950
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P
1870-88 Bank Note Issues, Proof Balance. Extensive group of mostly plate proofs on album and stock pages, more than 75 items incl. set of card proofs for 1873 Issue, India proofs for 1883-87 Issues, several India proof blocks of four incl. 90c with plate no., a margin pair of 193P4 from the rare 2c Re-Issue card proof pane (copy of P.F. certificate for the pane), several trial colors, a few Specimens, full size No. 205-E2 large die proof, also two American Bank Note Co. sample essays, Very Fine group
E. 750-1,000
1,300
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