Sale 1201 — The Dr. William H. Johnson Collection of the U.S. 1890 Small Bank Note Issue

Sale Date — Tuesday, 21 May, 2019

Category — Plate Proofs

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2031
Pbl
Sale 1201, Lot 2031, Plate Proofs1c-90c 1890 Issue, Plate Proofs on India, Card (219P3-229P4). Eleven bottom imprint and plate no. blocks of twelve, the 1c, 2c, 3c, 5c and 8c on India which is mounted on cards, others on card, five also have letters in the imprints, large margins, radiant colors

VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL SET OF PLATE PROOF BOTTOM IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER BLOCKS OF TWELVE OF THE 1890 ISSUE. TRULY SPECTACULAR.

This is an excellent alternative to the almost impossible dream of forming a complete set of plate blocks of the issued stamps. These proofs are especially desirable, as they are all from the bottom plate positions.

11,850
6,750