Sale 930 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 February, 2007
Category — Essays, Proofs and Specimens: Columbian and Later Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1198
P
1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on India (230P3-245P3). Large margins, bright colors, usual small flaws associated with this fragile paper, Very Fine appearance
2,075
700
1199
P
1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (230P4/245P4). Complete set less the 10c value, varying degrees of toning, 6c and $4.00 small surface scuffs, virtually all large margins
1,385
250
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P
1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (230P4-245P4). Large margins, bright colors, fresh and Very Fine set
1,435
1,200
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P
1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (230P4-245P4). Complete set of blocks of four, large margins, radiant colorsFRESH AND VERY FINE. A SCARCE SET OF BLOCKS OF FOUR OF THE COLUMBIAN ISSUE PLATE PROOFS ON CARDS.
Scott Retail as singles
6,430
6,750
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P
$1.00-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on Card (241P4-245P4). Fresh colors, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
805
500
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P
8c Columbian, Large Die Proof on India (236P1). On 227 x 150mm card with full die sinkage, rich color, card with small flaws at right edges well away from design, Very Fine, scarce as this is usually found as a hybrid
700
275
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P
$1.00 Columbian, Large Die Proof on India (241P1). On 226 x 150mm card with full die sinkage, radiant color, fresh and Very Fine
900
350
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S
5c Columbian, "Specimen" Ovpt., Ty. E (234S-E). Unused (no gum), deep rich color, Fine
400
140
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E
1c "Cobalt & 4 Indigo", Die Essay on White Card (247-E2b). 51 x 59mm with pencil "Cobalt + 4 Indigo" at top, rich color, horizontal crack thru design as almost always (and as noted in Scott), Very Fine
1,500
2,000
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P
1c Blue, Plate Proof on Card (247P4). Left imprint and plate no. 2 block of six, large margins, radiant color, Very Fine and choice
950
1,200
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P
2c Pink, Ty. I, Plate Proof on Card (248P4). Left imprint and plate no. 10 block of six, large margins, rich color with hint of oxidation, Very Fine and choice, scarce plate block
950
1,200
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E
2c Lake, Large Die Essay on India (250-E3). On 79 x 98mm card with full die sinkage, pencil "Jim 2 C Lake A" at bottom of India, rich color, Very Fine and choice, scarce essay
1,000
850
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E
2c Carmine, Ty. II, Die Essay on India (2510E2 var). On 75 x 93mm card with full die sinkage, incomplete engraving of hair at top of head, lock of hair in front of ear incomplete and lines on bust incomplete, bright color, Very Fine and choice, unlisted in Scott
E. 750-1,000
550
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E
2c Medium Deep Red, Ty. III, Die Essay on India (252-E1). 50 x 58mm, incomplete engraving of hair at top of head, in front of ear and lines on bust, small thin spots, appears Very Fine
1,000
325
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P
2c Carmine, Ty. III, Plate Proof on India (252P3). Bottom left corner margin block of four, large margins other sides, radiant color, Very Fine and choice
1,200
1,100
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P
4c Dark Brown, Large Die Proof on India (254P1). On 144 x 196mm card with full die sinkage, ms. "Approved, Aug. 23, 1894" and signed, abrasions at top partly affecting approval, still Very Fine, scarce, probably unique with the approval, Scott Retail as normal
250
1,700
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P
6c Brown, Plate Proof on Card (256P4). Large margins, bright color, crisp impression, Very Fine, scarce
450
500
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P
6c Brown, Plate Proof on Card (256P4). Top imprint and plate no. 28 block of six, huge margins, brilliant colorVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A SCARCE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 6-CENT BUREAU ISSUE PLATE PROOF ON CARD.
This is the first we have offered since keeping computerized records.
3,750
3,250
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TC
50c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (260TC1). On 146 x 196mm card with full die sinkage, ms. "This stamp to be printed in Orange -- Approved by P.O.D. Aug. 30th 1894, Wesley R. Davis U.S.P.S.A.", trace of presentation binding at leftVERY FINE AND CHOICE. THIS SIGNED LARGE DIE PROOF, WITH THE POST OFFICE APPROVAL, IS UNIQUE. A WONDERFUL EXHIBITION ITEM.
This would go nicely with the $1.00 proof and $2.00/$5.00 combination proof offered as lots 152 and 153 in our Sale 920. It comes from the same source.
E. 2,000-3,000
5,250
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P
$2.00 Dark Blue, Plate Proof on Card (262P4). Top right corner margin block of four, large margins other sides, rich color on bright paper, Very Fine and choice, scarce multiple
2,250
1,800
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P
$5.00 Dark Green, Plate Proof on Card (263P4). Bottom imprint and plate no. 85 block of six, large margins all around, rich colorVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE PLATE BLOCKOF THE $5.00 BUREAU ISSUE PLATE PROOF ON CARD.
This is the first we have offered since keeping computerized records. It is unlikely that many sheets were produced, and so only a very few are known.
6,250
16,500
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P
15c Olive Green, Large Die Proof on India (284P1). On 85 x 84mm card with full die sinkage, rich color, India with few toned spots, otherwise Very Fine
800
300
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P
1c-10c Pan-American, Large Die Proofs on India (294P1-299P1). On approximately 204 x 152mm cards with full die sinkage, each with interleaving, bright colorsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A SCARCE COMPLETE SET OF THE PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE LARGE DIE PROOFS ON INDIA.
This is the first we have offered since keeping computerized records
3,450
2,400
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P
1c-10c Pan-American, Roosevelt Small Die Proofs (294P2-299P2). Each on original gray card backing, fresh and Very Fine set, only 85 were produced
3,450
2,100
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S
1c-$5.00 1902 Issue, Specimen Ovpt. Ty. E (300SE-313SE). Five values to 13c with original gum, others no gum, $2.00 reperfed at right, otherwise Fine-Very Fine
2,500
750
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S
$5.00 1902 Issue, Specimen Ovpt. Ty. E (313SE). Lightly hinged, perfectly centered, bright shade and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
500
700
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TC
2c Washington, Large Die Trial Color Proofs on India (332TC1). Six, on approximately 30 x 54mm cards, each with ms. color designation incl. Olive, Dark Blue, Orange, Sea Green, Yellow and Light Blue, few cards slightly creasedVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE AND DESIRABLE GROUP OF THE 2-CENT WASHINGTON ISSUE, EACH WITH COLOR DESIGNATION.
Scott Retail as normal.
4,500
2,700
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TC
2c Violet Brown, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (332TC1). On 50 x 53mm card, bright color, ms. "use for $1.00" at bottom small scuff at bottom right well away from design, Very Fine and choice, probably unique with the instruction, Scott Retail as normal
850
700
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TC
2c Purple, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (332TC1). On 51 x 49mm card, rich color, small scuff at top left corner, appears Very Fine, scarce, unpriced in Scott, Scott Retail as other similar color
850
325
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TC
2c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (332TC1). On 50 x 54mm card, few light toned spots, otherwise Very Fine, scarce in Black, unpriced in Scott, Scott Retail as similar color
750
325
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TC
2c Lake, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (332TC1). On 51 x 54mm card, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice, this color is unlisted in Scott, Scott Retail as similar color
850
550
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TC
2c Brown, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (332TC1). On 51 x 54mm card, bright color, Very Fine trial color proof in the color of the issued 4c
850
250
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TC
5c Blue, Trial Color Proof on Pink (335TC1). Large margins, rich color, small thin spot, appears Very Fine, Scott Catalogue only lists the Green on Pink (which is unpriced)
E. 500-750
500
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E
6c Red Orange, Die Essay on India (336-E1). On 51 x 53mm card, bright color, incomplete engraving of design, particularly in lettering at bottom, small scuff at bottom left, light diagonal crease, appears Very Fine, scarce essay
1,250
850
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TC
8c Green on Yellow, Trial Color Proof (337TC). Stamp size as always, large margins, radiant color, Very Fine and choice, scarce, unpriced in Scott
E. 500-750
475
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E
12c Blue, Die Essay on Bright Orange Yellow Wove (338-E1d). Large margins, intense colors, Very Fine and choice example of this rare essay
900
425
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E
12c Ultramarine, Die Essay on Orange Yellow Wove (338-E1e). Large margins, deep rich colors, Very Fine and choice example of this rare essay
900
425
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E
12c Red, Die Essay on Medium Green Blue Wove (338-E1i). Large margins, affixed to card with ms. "2 cent red" at bottom, Very Fine and choice example of this rare essay, Scott Retail with no premium for ms. designation
900
425
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E
12c Green, Die Essay on Dark Green Blue Wove (338-E1i). Large margins, affixed to card with ms. "13c Green" at bottom, rich colors, Very Fine example of this rare essay, Scott Retail with no premium for ms. designation
900
550
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TC
10c Orange on Greenish, Trial Color Proof (338TC). Stamp size as always, bright color which is somewhat oxidized, Very Fine, scarce, unpriced in Scott
E. 400-500
375
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TC
10c Brown on Pink, Trial Color Proof (338TC). Stamp size as always, radiant color, Very Fine, scarce, unpriced in Scott
E. 500-750
425
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TC
13c Deep Violet on Yellow, Trial Color Proof (338TC). Stamp size as always, large margins, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice, scarce, unpriced in Scott
E. 500-750
850
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15c Orange Brown on Buff, Trial Color Proof (340TC). Stamp size as always, bright color which is slightly oxidized, Very Fine, scarce, unpriced in Scott
E. 500-750
400
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TC
50c Lilac on Pink, Trial Color Proof (341TC). Stamp size as always, bright color, back of proof with printed information regarding type of paper "Sample/Crane &/lazed Pin/Thickness/all list siz", Very Fine, scarce, Scott Catalogue does not list this on Pink paper and so this is possibly unique
E. 500-750
800
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TC
$1.00 Blackish Brown on Blue, Trial Color Proof (342TC). Stamp size as always, large margins, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice, scarce, unpriced in Scott
E. 500-750
425
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TC
13c Franklin, Large Die Trial Color Proofs on India (513TC1). On 85 x 97mm card with full die sinkage, struck in Olive Green and with ms. "8c" at bottom left (denomination for which it was used), some toning, otherwise Fine, scarce
650
275
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P
4c Brown, Large Die Proof on India (685P1). On 152 x 202mm card with full die sinkage, "70092" on back, fresh and Very Fine, scarce
650
475
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