Sale 1050 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 16-17 July, 2013
Category — Essays and Proofs
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
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2c James A. McNeill Whistler, Large Die Proof on Wove (885P1a). Die sunk on three-hole punched 135 x 190mm card with full die sinkage, bright color, back with Bureau handstamp "Engraver's Stock Proof. Authorized by." with control no., acetate overleaf taped to bottom, Very Fine and extremely rare, believed to be the only example in collector hands, ex Livingston, with 2008 P.F. certificate, unlisted in Scott on Wove paper, Scott Retail as India paper
800
325