Sale 1079 — The George A. Schwenk Collection of Newspapers & Periodicals
Sale Date — Thursday, 18 September, 2014
Category — 1865 Issue Essays and Proofs
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2001
TC
25c Black, 1865 Issue, Large Die Trial Color Essay on Wove (PR3TCP1). 145 x 166mm showing full size of the uncleared die and mounting holes for attaching to press, pencil "129" at bottom and marks at top, light horizontal crease, small corner crease at top right outside of design, small flaws from mounting, still Very Fine, this is reportedly unique, a distinctive essay showing the full uncleared die and a wonderful exhibition item, ex Kotanchik, listed but unpricd in Scott
E. 750-1,000
1,300