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Lot# : 3001 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3002 Proofs and Essays
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Lot# : 3004 Proofs and Essays
Group of Classic 1851 / 1861 Issue Essays, comprised of: 11-E16b Brown, 69-E2a Green, 69-E3a (2 shades: blue and scarlet), 70-E2a (black, yellow brown and lilac), 73TC scarlet and 79-E25j (4 shades: Green, Blue, Pale red & brown). some small faults, generally Very Fine (Scott $1,020)Start Price : 250 USDCurrent Opening : 150 USDHammer price : 375 USDLot# : 3005 Proofs and Essays
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Lot# : 3007 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3008 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3009 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3010 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3011 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3012 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3013 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3014 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3015 Proofs and Essays
63-E11c//72-E7e, 1861 "Premiere Gravure" August and 1861 issue, Plate proofs on india, group of 9 plate proofs consisting of: 63-E11c, 65-E15f (Red and Scarlet shades), 67-E9d, 62BP3, 69-E6d, 78P3, 71-E2b and 72-E7f, a few small faults, 90c is cut in at left, others are Very Fine appearing, (Scott $2,955)Start Price : 1,200 USDCurrent Opening : 700 USDHammer price : unsoldLot# : 3016 Proofs and Essays
63P2, 65P2, 76P2, 68P2, 69P2, 78P2, 71P2, 72P2, 1861 Second Design Issue, Roosevelt small die proofs on white wove, each 27x33mm except 90c 28x29mm, each with brilliant color and crisp impression, 3c, 5c, 24c small faults, o/w Very Fine, a scarce set (Scott $1,800)Start Price : 800 USDCurrent Opening : 1,300 USDHammer price : unsoldLot# : 3017 Proofs and Essays
65P1S, 1861 3c Rose, Large die proof on india, Black "SPECIMEN" overprint, green "SPECIMEN / POSTAGE STAMP / FROM THE / NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY / NO. 1 WALL STREET / NEW YORK" imprint on full card, a little light soiling on reverse and slightly reduced, otherwise Very Fine, Very RareStart Price : 1,000 USDCurrent Opening : 600 USDHammer price : 675 USDLot# : 3018 Proofs and Essays
69P1, 76P1, 1861 5c & 12c Second design, Large die proofs on india, reduced large hybrid sunken die proofs measuring 73x75mm, deep color and crisp impression, hinging on reverse, Very Fine (Scott $1,400)Start Price : 500 USDCurrent Opening : 640 USDHammer price : unsoldLot# : 3019 Proofs and Essays
70P1S, 1861 24c Dark violet, Large die proof on india, Black "SPECIMEN" overprint, gold "SPECIMEN / POSTAGE STAMP / FROM THE / NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY / NO. 1 WALL STREET / NEW YORK" imprint on full card, light corner wear, otherwise Extremely Fine, Very RareStart Price : 1,500 USDCurrent Opening : 1,400 USDHammer price : 1,400 USDLot# : 3020 Proofs and Essays
71P1S, 1861 30c Red orange, Die proof on india, Black "SPECIMEN" overprint, silver "SPECIMEN / POSTAGE STAMP / FROM THE / NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY / NO. 1 WALL STREET / NEW YORK" imprint on full card, some light foxing, otherwise Extremely Fine, Very RareStart Price : 1,500 USDCurrent Opening : 1,100 USDHammer price : 1,100 USDLot# : 3021 Proofs and Essays
72P1S, 1861 90c Dark violet, Large die proof on india. Black "SPECIMEN" overprint, light red "SPECIMEN / POSTAGE STAMP / FROM THE / NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY / NO. 1 WALL STREET / NEW YORK" imprint on full card, some foxing and soiling, otherwise Very Fine, Very RareStart Price : 1,200 USDCurrent Opening : 1,100 USDHammer price : unsoldLot# : 3022 Proofs and Essays
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Lot# : 3024 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3025 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3026 Proofs and Essays
112P1-117P1, 119P1-122P1, 1869 Pictorial set, Large die proofs, complete set of proofs bound in gold embossed National Bank Note Company presentation book, hybrid india mounted on large die proof, each measuring 180 x 225mm, 1c a bit wrinkled, light soiling or toning around edges, some deterioration of binding, Very Fine when one considers the age and rarity of this remarkable piece of philatelic history (Scott $8,000)Start Price : 5,000 USDCurrent Opening : 3,000 USDHammer price : unsoldLot# : 3027 Proofs and Essays
112P2-117P2, 119P2-122P2, 129P2, 1869 1c-90c Pictorial Issue, Roosevelt small die proofs on white wove paper, set of 11, each mounted on small gray card and each measuring approximately 29x30mm, Extremely Fine (Scott $4,575)Start Price : 4,000 USDCurrent Opening : 3,250 USDHammer price : 3,250 USDLot# : 3028 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3029 Proofs and Essays
112P4-117P4, 120P4-122P4, 129P4, 1869 1c-90c Pictorials, Plate proofs on card, set of 10 proofs, a couple are lightly hinged, 3c has light soiling on back, some slightly faded color, Very Fine appearance (Scott $1,015)Start Price : 400 USDCurrent Opening : 350 USDHammer price : 850 USDLot# : 3030 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3031 Proofs and Essays
1869 Issue Pictorial Essay Group, ten essays, each perforated and most with grills, 112-E4c Orange brown (short perf at top), 112-E4d Black brown, 113-E3e Black brown and Brown (some light paper offset on gum), 114-E6d Black brown 115-E2c Red brown and Green, 117-E1c Red brown, 117-E1e Green and 121-E1p Black on salmon red. Interesting group of essays, perfect for any Pictorial or U.S. specialist, overall F-VF (Scott $985)Start Price : 300 USDCurrent Opening : 180 USDHammer price : 350 USDLot# : 3032 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3033 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3034 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3035 Proofs and Essays
145P1-155P1, 1870 1c-90c National Bank Note Co., Large die proofs on india, each 139x200mm and with partial cloth binding from presentation book at left and gold leaf edging on other sides, deep and rich impression and color, 1c has minor scuff on face, some minor soiling, overall Very Fine (Scott $4,250)Start Price : 3,000 USDCurrent Opening : 2,600 USDHammer price : unsoldLot# : 3036 Proofs and Essays
145P1-155P1, 1870 1c-90c 1870-71 National Bank Note Co., Hybrid large die proofs on india, complete less 3c, each 136x215mm, deep and rich colors, some with a little light soiling around edges, overall Very Fine (Scott $3,950)Start Price : 2,000 USDCurrent Opening : 1,200 USDHammer price : unsoldLot# : 3037 Proofs and Essays
156P4-166P4, 1873 1c-90c Continental Bank Note, Plate proofs on card, brilliant color and crisp impression, each proof with hinge remainders, 1c has some minor soiling, o/w fresh and Very Fine (Scott $1,220)Start Price : 500 USDCurrent Opening : 300 USDHammer price : 300 USDLot# : 3038 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3039 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3040 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3041 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3042 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3043 Proofs and Essays
212SK-191SK, 1889 1c-90c American Bank Note Issue, "SAMPLE A." type K overprints, set of 12 missing only the #210S Scarlet shade, several with hrs. with either part disturbed gum or no gum, interesting and underpriced specimens, Very Fine appearance (Scott $900)Start Price : 400 USDCurrent Opening : 375 USDHammer price : 400 USDLot# : 3044 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3045 Proofs and Essays
219P2-229P2, 1890 1c-90c Bureau Issue, Roosevelt small die proofs on white wove, set of 11 values (219DP2 not included) mounted to original gray card backing, each measuring approximately 28x29mm, a couple tiny toning spots and slight oxidation on 90c, Very Fine (Scott $2,200)Start Price : 1,000 USDCurrent Opening : 1,000 USDHammer price : unsoldLot# : 3046 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3047 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3048 Proofs and Essays
230P1-245P1, 1893 1c-$5 Columbian, Large die proofs on card, each measuring 144x110mm, deep and rich colors, each proof with hr's in each corner, a few with minor soiling, overall Very Fine (Scott $12,300)Start Price : 6,000 USDCurrent Opening : 3,500 USDHammer price : 3,500 USDLot# : 3049 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3050 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3051 Proofs and Essays
247P1/256P1, 1c/6c 1894 Bureau Issues, Large die proofs on india, partial set, each measuring 152x 200mm, 247P1, 250P1, 253AP1, 254P1, 255P1, 256P1, a few slight rounded corners, 1c has hrs. at top, otherwise Extremely Fine (Scott $1,925)Start Price : 1,000 USDCurrent Opening : 3,250 USDHammer price : unsoldLot# : 3052 Proofs and Essays
247P2/263P2, 1894 1c/$5 Bureau Issue, Roosevelt small die proofs on white wove paper, set of 13 on original gray card backing, each measuring approximately 25x29mm, a couple with a little light foxing, Very Fine (Scott $3,535)Start Price : 2,500 USDCurrent Opening : 2,500 USDHammer price : unsoldLot# : 3053 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3054 Proofs and Essays
NO LOTStart Price : BidHammer price : unsoldLot# : 3055 Proofs and Essays
256P1, 257P1, 1894 6c-8c Bureau issue, Large die proofs on india, 6c 137x201mm, lightly hinged on back, has light soiling and measures 5x8 inches, 8c 157x200mm, hinged with small hinge thin, measures 6¼ x 7 15/16 inches, Very Fine appearance (Scott $500)Start Price : 200 USDCurrent Opening : 120 USDHammer price : 130 USDLot# : 3056 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3057 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3058 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3059 Proofs and Essays
279P2-284P2, 1897 1c-15c Bureau, Panama-Pacific Small die proofs on wove, complete set of four Roosevelt proofs mounted to grayish card, each with toning and stains, otherwise Very Fine and scarce (Scott $1,500)Start Price : 500 USDCurrent Opening : 300 USDHammer price : unsoldLot# : 3060 Proofs and Essays
285P2a-293P2a, 1898 1c-$2 Trans-Mississippi, Pan-Pacific small die proofs on yellowish wove paper, 41x29mm, lightly hinged, 5c with small toning spot at bottom, 10c and 50c a couple very light toning spots, $2 is slightly faded, Very Fine; 50c 1991 PF certificate, incredibly scarce, Scott reports only 3-5 Pan-Pacific proof sets were produced (Scott $11,250)Start Price : 10,000 USDCurrent Opening : 9,400 USDHammer price : 9,500 USDLot# : 3061 Proofs and Essays
285-E8 - 293-E7, 1898 Trans-Mississippi, Bi-Color large die essays on india, set of 9, die sunk on card, nos. 285-E8, 286-E8, 287-E9, 288-E5, 289-E4, 290-E4, 291-E8, 292-E6 and 293-E7, each measuring 203x152mm and hinged in four corners, light soiling, 50c has light scuffs and toning on face, overall attractive and Very Fine set (Scott $4,950)Start Price : 2,500 USDCurrent Opening : 1,500 USDHammer price : 2,400 USDLot# : 3062 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3063 Proofs and Essays
331P2a-342P2a, 1908 1c-$1 Washington, Pan-Pacific small die proofs on yellowish wove, set of 12, each measuring approximately 24x27mm, 6c has some light oxidation and a few values have light offset on back, $1 has tiny nick at top and light toning on back (as is seen on many Pan-Pacific proofs), Very Fine, scarce set with Scott reporting only 3-5 known of each (Scott $14,400)Start Price : 10,000 USDCurrent Opening : 10,000 USDHammer price : 10,000 USDLot# : 3064 Proofs and Essays
405P2a-407P2a, 414P2a-421P2a, 423P2a, 1912 Washington / Franklin, Pan-Pacific small die proofs on yellowish wove, set of 12, each measuring approximately 24x27mm, a couple with light toning (as is seen on many Pan-Pacific proofs), 10c with light oxidation, Very Fine, scarce set with Scott reporting only 3-5 known of each (Scott $14,400)Start Price : 10,000 USDCurrent Opening : 9,750 USDHammer price : 10,000 USDLot# : 3065 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3066 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3067 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3068 Proofs and Essays
959TC1ae, 1948 3c Progress of Women, Large die proof on india, some typical pencil inscriptions for approval on front and back as well as serial number and authorization signature on back, light corner crease lower left, still Very Fine (Scott $1,500)Start Price : 900 USDCurrent Opening : 650 USDHammer price : 675 USDLot# : 3069 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3070 Proofs and Essays
J1TC4-J7TC4, 1879 1c-50c Postage Due, Atlanta Trial color plate proofs on card, reprinted in set of five colors on thin card for 1881 International Cotton Exhibition in Atlanta, GA, each previously lightly hinged, overall Very Fine set (Scott $1,785)Start Price : 2,000 USDCurrent Opening : 2,000 USDHammer price : unsoldLot# : 3071 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3072 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3073 Proofs and Essays
O47P1-O56P1, 1c-90c Post Office, Large die proofs on india, each 151x228mm, some light toning mostly away from the die sinkage area except slightly affecting the 10c and 24c values and a few rounded corners, otherwise Very Fine set (Scott $800)Start Price : 400 USDCurrent Opening : 450 USDHammer price : unsoldLot# : 3074 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3075 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3076 Proofs and Essays
PR9TC4-PR32TC4, 1875 2c-$60 Newspapers, "Atlanta" Trial color plate proofs, full set of the 120 proofs in all five colors issued for 1881 International Cotton Exhibition in Atlanta, GA, F-VF, an elusive complete set (Scott $5,160)Start Price : 3,000 USDCurrent Opening : 3,000 USDHammer price : 3,000 USDLot# : 3077 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3078 Proofs and Essays
Lot# : 3079 Proofs and Essays
Q9P1, 1913 25c Carmine rose, Large die proof on india, 202x154mm, inscribed "Engraved by H.L. Charlton, Bureau of Engraving & Printing" in pencil at lower right, light foxing and soiling, Very Fine (Scott $1,400)Start Price : 750 USDCurrent Opening : 450 USDHammer price : 800 USDLot# : 3080 Proofs and Essays
Catalog# : 16T44TC116T44TC1, 1913 Western Union Telegraph Group, Trial color proofs, four different colors on large die printed directly on thin card, measurements of proofs vary from the smallest proof measuring 103x137mm to the largest proof measuring 128x171mm, some light wrinkling on green proof, overall Very Fine appearance. (no photo)Start Price : 200 USDCurrent Opening : 140 USDHammer price : 140 USDLot# : 3081 Postmasters Provisionals
Lot# : 3082 1847 Issue (1-2)
1, 1847 5c Red brown, horizontal pair, red grid cancels, right stamp with four ample margins and light diagonal crease, left stamp 3 1/2 margins, just cutting in at left, lovely deep color, F-VF centering (Scott $900)Start Price : 300 USDCurrent Opening : 210 USDHammer price : 375 USDLot# : 3083 1847 Issue (1-2)
Lot# : 3084 1847 Issue (1-2)
1, 1847 5c Red brown, elusive Hudson River Mail grid cancel, three ample to large margins, barely cutting in at bottom, small thins at bottom left and lightened pen marks at center, Fine appearance, 2015 PF certificate (Scott $400)Start Price : 200 USDCurrent Opening : 170 USDHammer price : 190 USDLot# : 3085 1847 Issue (1-2)
Lot# : 3086 1847 Issue (1-2)
Lot# : 3087 1847 Issue (1-2)
Lot# : 3088 1847 Issue (1-2)
Lot# : 3089 1847 Issue (1-2)
Lot# : 3090 1847 Issue (1-2)
Lot# : 3091 1847 Issue (1-2)
Lot# : 3092 1847 Issue (1-2)
Lot# : 3093 1847 Issue (1-2)
Lot# : 3094 1875 Reproduction of the 1847 Issue (3-4)
Lot# : 3095 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
5A, 1851 1c Blue, Type Ib, wide side margins, slightly cut in at top and bottom, still mostly complete type characteristics, from position 6R1E, which Scott notes as one of the two best examples, lovely complementing blue "Philadelphia" postmarks, small closed tear at top, Fine centering, 2012 PF certificate (Scott $14,300)Start Price : 5,000 USDCurrent Opening : 4,000 USDHammer price : unsoldLot# : 3096 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
Lot# : 3097 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
Lot# : 3098 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
Lot# : 3099 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
Lot# : 3100 1851-56 Issue (5-17)
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