Sale 1278 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 21-23 March, 2023
Category — Essays and Proofs
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Cat./Est. Value
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3002
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1857 Issue Plate Proofs on India (30P3, 36BP3, 38P3). Three proofs on India, 5c, 12c Ty. II and 30c, each with brilliant color, full margins, 5c slight natural crease, Very Fine and scarce trio, not to be confused with the common 1857 Reprints on India (40P3-47P3), the 12c and 30c with older P.F. certificates, the 30c certificate states "No. 38P2 small die proof on India", but we are not aware such a thing exists so counted as 38P3 plate proof on India (could also be 38P1 cut down)
3,750
1,200
