Sale 1019 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 1-2 March, 2012
Category — Private Die Proprietary, Die Proofs and Trial Color Proofs
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1049
TC
Clark Match Co., F. P. Newton, 1c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proofs on India (RO64TC1a, RO135TC1a). Each approximately stamp size, first large bottom margin with die no. and monogram, Very Fine
725
0
1050
TC
John Loehr, Joseph Loehr, 1c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proofs on India (RO127TC1a, RO128TC1a). Large bottom margin showing die no. and monogram, couple trivial India paper flaws, Very Fine appearing pair
525
0
Back to Top1051
TC
E. K. Smith, 1c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (RO168TC1a). Large bottom margin with die no. and monogram, beautiful shade and impression, couple typical India paper translucencies, otherwise Very Fine, the vignette is very similar to the 1c 1851-57 Regular Issue stamp
500
0
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TC
Private Die Match Stamps, Large Die and Trial Color Proofs on India. Group of ten, all with bird designs including eagles and roosters, eight are trial color proofs in Black, other two issued in Black and so die proofs, each with large margins, including Nos. RO2TC1a, RO7TC1a (toned corner), RO47P1, RO78TC1a, RO80TC1a, RO85TC1a, RO121TC1a, RO130TC1a, RO134TC1a, RO153P1, five with large bottom margins showing die nos. and imprint or monogram, few trivial India paper flaws, overall Very Fine and desirable thematic group
2,325
0
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P
Private Die Match Stamps, Large Die Proof, Trial Color Proof and Essay on India. Three items, each with a deer design, stamp size, including Nos. RO57TC1a, RO180P1 and E.W. King unlisted essay with die no. and monogram at bottom, toning on last, otherwise Very Fine, nice thematic group
E. 300-400
0
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P
Private Die Match Stamps, Large Die Proofs on India. Group of 15 proofs in Black, range of companies with no duplication, both small and large format designs incl. one large format without date at top (RO55P1), generally large margins incl. six with die no. and monogram or imprint, some small flaws to be found with this fragile paper, overall Fine-Very Fine
3,325
0
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TC
Private Die Match Stamps, Large Die Trial Color Proofs on India. Group of 15 trial color proofs in Black, range of companies with no duplication of Scott No., both small and large format designs, generally large margins incl. nine with die no. and monogram or imprint, some small flaws to be found with this fragile paper, overall Fine-Very Fine
3,675
0
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P
The Centaur Co., 1c-4c Black, Large Die and Trial Color Proofs on India (RS50TC1a, RS51P1, RS52P1). Each with large margins, the two die proofs with die no. and monogram at bottom, couple typical India paper translucencies, otherwise Very Fine, wonderful design
650
200
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P
William E. Clark, 3c, 6c Black, Large Die Proofs on India (RS56P1, RS57P1 var). First with large margins and die no. at top, 6c proof present in two forms, one with value labels cut out and silked in all four corners and at right side, couple India paper translucencies, first 6c with tiny toned spot, otherwise Very Fine, the wonderful macabre design of RS56 was the basis for the 32c Scott No. 3182f
E. 400-500
225
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P
J. E. Hetherington, 2c, 3c Black, Large Die Proofs on India (RS120P1, RS121P1 var). Three items, each with large margins, two of 3c value incl. one with four corner values and left label obliterated and silked over, 2c with repaired tear, otherwise Very Fine, Scott Retail as normal 2c and 3c proofs
625
200
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P
Hiscox & Co., 2c-4c Black, Large Die Proofs on India (RS122P1-RS123P1). Two of 2c including one with top corner and bottom values obliterated and silked over, other 2c couple small India paper flaws, 4c with die no. and imprint at bottom, Very Fine, Scott Retail as normal
525
0
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TC
Holman Liver Pad Co., 1c, 4c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proofs on India (RS126TC1a, RS127TC1a). Large margins on both, 4c with typical India paper translucencies, otherwise Very Fine
450
0
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TC
The Home Bitters Co., 2c-3c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proofs on India (RS128TC1a, RS129TC1a). Both with full to large margins, 2c with small sealed tear, otherwise Very Fine, Scott Retail for 2c $600.00, 3c is unlisted in Scott
E. 400-500
0
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TC
S. Mansfield & Co., 1c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (RS174TC1). Large bottom margin and die no., Very Fine example of this attractive design
300
0
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TC
D. Ransom, Son & Co., 1c-2c Black, Large Die and Trial Color Proofs on India (RS196TC1a, RS197P1). Large bottom margin showing die no. and monogram, 1c with light margin crease outside the design, Very Fine appearing pair
675
0
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TC
Private Die Medicine Stamps, Large Die and Trial Color Proofs on India. An outstanding group of approx. 50 die proofs, trial color proofs and a couple of essays from the American Bank Note Company archives, all in Black, each item generally stamp size, with a number showing large bottom margin and die no., wide range of companies and designs with many better, no Scott No. duplication, typical India paper flaws to be found on someVERY FINE. A SCARCE AND VALUABLE GROUP OF PRIVATE DIE MEDICINE PROOFS AND TRIAL COLORS IN BLACK.
This group and the other lots in this section of Match, Medicine, Perfumery and Playing Card die and trial color proofs originate from the American Bank Note Company archives. Each item was produced in Black for mounting on a sample book page, and is not cut down from a large die proof. As such, they may be appropriately considered small die proofs or small die trial color proofs. Since the Scott Catalogue does not list small die proofs, we have described them according to the large die listings and, we believe, very modest Scott retail prices. This is a unique group and a wonderful opportunity for a revenue or essay and proof collector.
Approximate Scott Retail
9,000
2,100
Back to Top1065
TC
Kidder & Laird, 1c-2c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proofs on India (RT12TC1a-RT13TC1a). 1c full to large margins, 2c large margins (27 x 23mm), fresh and Very Fine
450
0
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TC
C. B. Woodworth & Son, 2c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (RT21TC1a). 22 x 26mm, Very Fine and choice
500
0
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TC
Young, Ladd & Coffin, 1c-4c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proofs on India (RT26TC1a-RT32TC1a). Five proofs, 1c-4c values and an additional item trimmed to eliminate the value tablet, large to full margins, couple typical small India paper flaws, Very Fine appearance, Scott Retail not counting the extra item
850
0
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P
Private Die Perfumery Stamps, Large Die and Trial Color Proofs, Essay. Five items incl. Nos. RT2P1, RT6P1, RT10P1 and RT17TC1a in Black, first 32 x 30mm, others full to large margins, No. RT10P1 with sealed tears, otherwise Very Fine, also incl. E. J. Gounod & Co. 4c Essay in Black, unlisted in Scott, Scott Retail for just the listed items $1,025.00
E. 500-750
225
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P
Private Die Playing Card Stamps, Large Die and Trial Color Proofs. Four India proofs incl. Nos. RU4TC1a in Black, RU7P1, RU13TC1a in Black and RU14P1, full to large margins, the Mauger & Petrie item (RU13TC1a) is listed in the Scott Specialized Catalogue in Green but not Black, No. RU14P1 with imprint and die no. at bottom, couple tiny India paper flaws, otherwise Very Fine, Scott Retail as listed colors
825
0
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E
American Bank Note Company, Revenue Essays. Approx. 70 items from the American Bank Note Company archives, most are National Bank Note Co. lathe designs, many with Internal Revenue imprints, on both green and white paper, also some portraits as well as pieces with other design elements for Match and Medicine stamps, mixed condition with some interesting items
E. 750-1,000
500
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