Sale 1082 — The William Fekete Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 21-22 October, 2014
Category — Essays and Proofs: 1890-93 Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
130
P
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Small Die Proofs on Wove (219P2, 220P2-229P2). On original gray presentation card from Roosevelt album, slightly reduced from original size, bright colors except 90c slightly oxidized, Very Fine, scarce on the intact page, only approximately 85 sets were produced
2,200
1,300
131
P
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Plate Proofs on India (219P3-229P3). No. 220 mounted on card, bright colors, large margins throughout, Very Fine and choice set, No. 220 with copy of 1990 P.F. certificate
789
275
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P
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Plate Proofs on Card (219P4-229P4). Vivid colors, large margins throughout, Very Fine and choice set
785
300
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P
1c Ultramarine, Plate Proof on Card (219P4). Bottom right corner block of 27 in 3 x 9 format, imprint at right and with huge sheet margins, bright color, tiny edge tear and horizontal crease in margin, still Extremely Fine, a scarce multiple, with 1983 P.F. certificate
1,160
425
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E
5c Scarlet, Die Essay on Glazed Paper (223-E7b). 64 x 76mm, lovely bright color, imprint reads "Essay - March 1890 American Bank Note Co. N.Y.", tiny nick bottom left corner could be easily trimmed, fresh and Very Fine example of this scarce essay
750
650
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TC
6c 1890 Issue, Trial Color Plate Proofs on Wove (224TC5). Eight singles, each a different color, most with original gum, couple disturbed, part or no gum, ample to large margins, a few small thins, Very Fine or appear so
960
600
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TC
6c 1890 Issue, Trial Color Plate Proofs on Wove (224TC5). Five horizontal pairs, four different colors, original gum, ample to large margins, one with a small thin spot as often found on these, Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
1,200
800
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TC
6c Slate Green, Trial Color Plate Proof on Wove (224TC5). Block of four with plate no. 23 at top, large margins other sides, original gum which is disturbed where also thinned, Very Fine appearance and scarce multiple with the plate no., Scott Retail as singles
480
425
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TC
6c Brown, Trial Color Plate Proof on Wove (224TC5). Block of 16, original gum with some slight adherences, large even margins, few light scuffs, Very Fine appearance, Scott Retail as singles
1,920
950
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P
1890-95 Issue Proofs. Ten items, incl. few P4's for 1890 Issue, also 228P1 and 260P1 off card, overall Fine-Very Fine
975
275
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