Sale 1209 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 22-23 October, 2019
Category — Essays, Proofs and Specimens: 1845 thru 1869 Issues
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Realized
1012
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Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 90c Blue, Die Essay on India (72-E5b). Die sunk on 80 x 84mm card with full die sinkage, deep rich colorVERY FINE. THIS IS ONE OF ONLY TWO EXAMPLES OF THE 90-CENT TOPPAN, CARPENTER 1861 ISSUE ESSAY DIE SUNK ON CARD KNOWN TO US. A RARE AND DESIRABLE CLASSIC ESSAY.
Ex Finkelburg, "Lake Shore" and Hansen.
2,500
1,400