Sale 1262 — United States Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 26-28 July, 2022
Category — Essays, Proofs and Specimens
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National Bank Note Co., 3c Liberty, Black Green on White Wove, Safety Paper Essays (79-E31a, b, c, d, e, f, g). Six different safety paper essays, all have large margins, only one is merely ample, deep rich colorsVERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE SET OF NATIONAL BANK NOTE CO. 3-CENT LIBERTY SAFETY PAPER DESIGNS.
The Scott Catalogue began listing essays in its 1992 U.S. Specialized, and seven are confirmed to exist. This set is lacking only 79-E31e.
These beautiful essays are similar to the subsequent 1869 safety paper essays. Both of these sets are among the most beautiful and unique of all United States essays and proofs.
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