Sale 1044 — United States Essays, Proofs and Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2013
Category — Essays and Proofs (1869 Issue thru 20th Century)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
61°
TC
5c Black, Trial Color Plate Proof on Card (179TC4). Top imprint and plate no. 244 block of 14, part arrow at left, crisp shade and impression, some slight wrinkling at top left, Very Fine appearance, Scott does not list or price a plate block of this issue, but generally prices plate blocks of the Bank Note proofs at double the value as blocks of four, Scott Retail as blocks of four and singles with no premium for the position $690.00
E. 1,500-2,000
1,700