Sale 1239 — 2021 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Thursday, 24 June, 2021
Category — 1902 Pan-American Issue Essays and Proofs
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
584
E
1c Black, Preliminary Pencil Drawing of Frame on Tracing Paper (294-E1). 108 x 82mm, showing pencil drawing of the frame partially completed, many design elements from this drawing were adopted for the final stamp, signed by designer "Ostrander Smith 1-9-0-0", issued stamp mounted at center for comparison, some flaws due to the fragile nature of the paper including pieces out in margin only, small tears, still Very Fine and unique, a wonderful essay, ex Rosenthal
1,500
1,600