Sale 1262 — United States Stamps and Postal History

Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 26-28 July, 2022

Category — Essays, Proofs and Specimens

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
541
TC
Sale 1262, Lot 541, Essays, Proofs and Specimens3c Scarlet, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (74TC1a). On 57 x 53mm card, die no. 441 and albino imprint at bottom, beautiful bright color in this distinct shade, small scuff at top left of design, otherwise Fine and rare, we feel this is of greater importance than the other trial colors for the 3c design, as this color was also used to print the elusive Scott 74, this is one of only three recorded examples, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate

2,250
1,500