Sale 1239 — 2021 Rarities of the World

Sale Date — Thursday, 24 June, 2021

Category — 1902 Pan-American Issue Essays and Proofs

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Sale 1239, Lot 592, 1902 Pan-American Issue Essays and Proofs8c 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 one

VERY 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

Sale 1239, Lot 592, 1902 Pan-American Issue Essays and Proofs
Image 2
3,500
2,000