Sale 1201 — The Dr. William H. Johnson Collection of the U.S. 1890 Small Bank Note Issue
Sale Date — Tuesday, 21 May, 2019
Category — Plate Proofs
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2031
P
1c-90c 1890 Issue, Plate Proofs on India, Card (219P3-229P4). Eleven bottom imprint and plate no. blocks of twelve, the 1c, 2c, 3c, 5c and 8c on India which is mounted on cards, others on card, five also have letters in the imprints, large margins, radiant colorsVERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL SET OF PLATE PROOF BOTTOM IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER BLOCKS OF TWELVE OF THE 1890 ISSUE. TRULY SPECTACULAR.
This is an excellent alternative to the almost impossible dream of forming a complete set of plate blocks of the issued stamps. These proofs are especially desirable, as they are all from the bottom plate positions.
11,850
6,750
2032
P
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Plate Proofs on India (219P3, 219DP3, 221P3-229P3). Horizontal pairs, large margins, 15c small translucency from hinge, still Very Fine set, Scott Retail as singles
978
600
Back to Top2033
P
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Plate Proofs on India, Card (219P3/229P3). Twelve blocks of four, the 219D and 4c-10c on card, others on India, large margins, rich colors, also including extra 4c block of eight on India with imprint and letter "J" at top and bottom right corner margin block of four of 228P4, fresh and Very Fine group, especially desirable with both 2c colors
4,370
1,500
Back to Top2034
P
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Plate Proofs on Card (219P4, 220P4-229P4). Eleven, large margins throughout, vivid colors which are fresher than often encountered with this set, Very Fine, accompanied by original envelope with printed "United States Postage Stamps, Issue 1890.", Scott Retail with no premium for the envelope
620
650
Back to Top2035
P
2c Lake, Imperforate on Stamp Paper (219DPe). Bottom imprint, letter "B" and plate no. 6 block of twelve, unused (no gum), large margins, fresh and Very Fine, Scott Retail as plate block of eight
800
425
Back to Top2036
TC
2c Orange, Trial Color Plate Proofs on Stamp Paper (220TC5). Two horizontal pairs, one with bottom part imprint and letter "B", original gum, lightly hinged, large margins, Very Fine, scarce, one with purple dealer's backstamp, one with 1990 P.F. certificate, unlisted in Scott
E. 200-300
300
Back to Top2037
4c Dark Brown, 6c Brown Red, Imperforate on Stamp Paper (222P5, 224P5). Large margins, tied by New York registry ovals, purple "New York N.Y. Nov. 7, 1894 Reg. No.___" oval datestamp on registered cover to Montreal, Canada, receiving backstamp, slightly toned, otherwise Very Fine, this is the earliest documented use of these imperforates, with 2006 A.P.S. certificate, also accompanied by 2c Lake which is either a trimmed stamp or imperf used on cover March 12, 1890 which is an early date
E. 300-400
425
Back to Top2038
TC
4c Lincoln, Trial Color Plate Proofs on Stamp Paper (222TC5). Album page containing ten singles, all are in shades of brown, each affixed to small card labelled from "A" to "E" and "G" to "K", page with neat writing "These proofs and notes taken from the album page of The Earl of Crawford" and "proofs were in eleven shades lettered A to K." F was approved shade and marked in pencil "Approved PMG 5/2/90", Very Fine, a wonderful page, ex Earl of Crawford and Brazer, unlisted in Scott
E. 750-1,000
1,100
Back to Top2039
TC
5c Grant, Trial Color Plate Proofs on Stamp Paper (223TC5). Album page containing twelve singles, all are in shades of brown, each affixed to small card labelled from "A" to "C" and "E" to "J and "M" and "N", page with neat writing "These proofs and notes taken from the album page of The Earl of Crawford" and "Proofs were in thirteen shades lettered A to M." D was approved shade and marked in pencil "Approved PMG 5/2/(90)", the approved color with postmaster's signature is also included at bottom, Very Fine, a wonderful page, especially desirable with the signed approved color, ex Earl of Crawford and Brazer, unlisted in Scott
E. 750-1,000
2,600
Back to Top2040
TC
6c Garfield, Trial Color Plate Proofs on Stamp Paper (224TC5). Eleven singles, wide range colors represented -- Scott Catalogue lists twelve shades and these all look different to us, original gum, large margins, Very Fine and desirable group
1,320
700
Back to Top2041
TC
6c Garfield, Trial Color Plate Proofs on Stamp Paper (224TC5). Two pairs and two singles, the pairs with either wide top or bottom part imprint sheet margin, the singles privately perforated, original gum, few small adherences, Very Fine and unusual, Scott Retail as normal singles
720
225
Back to Top2042
S
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, "Specimen" Ovpts. Ty. E (219S-E, 220S-E to 229S-E). Each with horizontal "Specimen" overprint at bottom, also with an additional 1c with diagonal overprint, original gum, h.r., 4c and 5c thinned at right, 10c light horizontal crease, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, a rare set
1,825
2,700
Back to Top