Sale 1232 — United States Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 30-31 March, 2021
Category — Essays, Proofs and Specimens
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1003
E
Toppan, Carpenter, Casilier & Co., (Unstated Value) Black Franklin and Washington Vignettes, Die Essay on Old Proof Paper (5-E1c). Master die impressions of Franklin at left (as used for 1851 1c Issue with minor modifications) and Washington at right (Scott 11-E23), 41 x 25mm, Very Fine and rare, the only other example we have offered was a block of six (with two pairs) from our 2006 Lake Shore sale
2,000
1,000