Sale 1044 — United States Essays, Proofs and Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2013
Category — Essays and Proofs (1861 Issue)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
21°
TC
5c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (67TC1ae). Die sunk on 64 x 71mm card with full die sinkage, albino die no. 442 and imprint at bottom, deep shade with clear bluish tint, we would call this Bluish Black though Scott lists only Black, few trivial toning specks, still Very Fine, a scarce large die trial color proof
2,500
1,800