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
592
E
8c Black, Preliminary Pencil Drawing of Frame on Tracing Paper (298-E2, 298-E3). Each 114 x 83mm, showing pencil drawing of the frame partially completed and with significant differences from the adopted design, each shows a significantly different design with changed lettering and placement of denominations, each signed by designer "Ostrander Smith 1-9-0-0", issued stamp mounted at centers for comparison, some flaws due to the fragile nature of the paper including pieces out barely affecting design on oneVERY FINE. THE UNIQUE PRELIMINARY DRAWINGS BY DESIGNER OSTRANDER SMITH FOR THE FRAMES OF THE 8-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE.
Ex Rosenthal and on his exhibit pages
3,500
2,000

