50c Green & Black on Violet Paper, Proprietary (RB8a). Crisp impression, neat manuscript cancel, light horizontal crease, Very Fine appearance, with 2019 P.F. certificate

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$1.00 Green & Black on Violet Paper, Proprietary (RB9a). Unused, part original gum, detailed impression, well-proportioned margins

VERY FINE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1-DOLLAR GREEN & BLACK ON VIOLET PAPER PROPRIETARY STAMP.

We have offered only two others since keeping computerized records.

With 2019 P.F. certificate. Unlisted in Scott as unused, Scott Retail as used

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$5.00 Green & Black on Violet Paper, Proprietary (RB10a). Rich colors and proof-like impression on the so-called intermediate paper, small trivial thin spot at bottom right

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A BEAUTIFUL AND REMARKABLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE $5.00 PROPRIETARY ON VIOLET PAPER.

Examples of the $5.00 Proprietary Issue almost invariably have faults, due to the stamp's large size and the nature of its use. The Kingsley book contains a table showing 2,109 stamps ordered and he records only 119 copies extant.

Scott Retail for a stamp with small faults

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5c Black, Rouletted, Proprietary (RB16c). Unused (gum added since our Inman sale, where sold without gum), deep shade and intense impression, Very Fine, a rare stamp, with 1986 P.F. certificate

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$1.00 Green, Future Delivery, 12-1/2mm Spacing (RC25 var). With 12-1/2mm spacing between overprint instead of the normal 11mm, s.e. at top, cut cancel, Fine and unusual, normal accompanies for comparison

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