Sale 1116 — United States Stamps and Possessions
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 16-17 December, 2015
Category — Essays, Proofs and Specimens, 1869 Pictorial Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3024
E
12c Small Numeral, Plate Essays on Stamp Paper, Perforated 12, Grilled (117-E2e, formerly 117-E1e). Seven of the perforated essays in different colors, generally Fine with one Very Fine, also engraving of the SS Adriatic, large die proof on India, die sunk on 146 x 84mm card, National Bank Note Co. imprint at bottom right, Very Fine, this engraving by James Smillie was the basis for the design of the 12c 1869 Issue, the 1874 Peru Postage Dues and several bank notes and stock certificates of the period, including the $10.00 Citizens Bank of Louisiana "Dix" note, Scott Retail for just the plate essays $875.00
E. 500-750
1,000