Sale 1050 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 16-17 July, 2013
Category — Essays and Proofs
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
23
P
3c Marquis de Lafayette, Large Die Proof on Wove (1010P1a). Die sunk on three-hole punched 203 x 153mm card with full die sinkage, deep rich color, back with Bureau handstamp "Engraver's Stock Proof. Authorized by." with control no., "C" security punch taped in place and "Ca. Brooks" in pencil (vignette engraver), Very Fine and extremely rare, believed to be the only Large Die Proof of this issue in collector hands, ex Livingston, with 2008 P.F. certificate
800
325