Sale 1094 — The Curtis Collection: Back of Book and Possessions
Sale Date — Wednesday, 25 March, 2015
Category — Newspapers & Periodicals: Essays and Proofs
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Photo/Description
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154
TC
5c-25c 1865 Issue, Trial Color Plate Proofs on Wove (PR2TC5-PR4TC5). Complete set of twelve top imprint and plate number strips of three in all four colors -- Black, Lake, Blue Green and Blue -- large margins, two 25c with small faults in selvageVERY FINE. A REMARKABLE SET OF TRIAL COLOR PLATE PROOFS WITH IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBERS FOR THE FIRST LARGE-FORMAT NEWSPAPER STAMPS.
Ex Kotanchik. Scott Retail as singles with no premium for the positions.
2,520
4,500