Essays and Proofs continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
Prices realized...
| 35 |
TC |
 10c Official Postal Savings
Mail, Large Die Trial Color Proof (O126TCP1). 84 x 84mm, affixed to 106
x 125mm card by four pieces of mounting tape, proof with overall toning and
two holes from prior mounting clear of design, otherwise Fine, a
previously unreported Trial Color Proof offered to the market for the
first time (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
1,100.00 |
| 36 |
E |
 3c Parcel Post, Large Die Essay
(Q3-E3). 100 x 76mm on card with die sinkage area mostly visible,
affixed to second 125 x 98mm card by four small pieces of mounting tape,
subtle differences in design most evident in shading on windows, blue
control No. 578444 on back, small triangular cut out at center of proof,
Very Fine, unlisted in Scott, offered to the market for the first time (Image) |
E. 1,000-1,500 |
2,100.00 |
| 37 |
E |
 1c + 1c Paid Reply Postal
Cards, Brooks Essays (UY1E-Nb, UY1E-Nc). Two different colors of
former, one of latter, remarkably fresh, Very Fine and scarce (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
210.00 |
| 38 |
P |
U.S. Presidents, Large Die Proofs. Eight, each approx. 277 x 300mm
and printed directly on thin card, comprising Washington, Grant, McKinley,
Taft (two), Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt (two), incl. six die sunk and four
with control numbers on back, some designs later used as vignettes for
1920's issues, most with edge toning and light soiling, otherwise Fine, an
interesting group |
E. 300-400 |
80.00 |
| 39 |
P |
Plate Proofs. Collection of over 300 proofs and few essays, mostly
on card, incl. 1857 Reprints, 1861's, Bank Notes, Officials complete and
Newspapers, most neatly mounted on home made pages, minor duplication, Very
Fine |
E. 2,000-3,000 |
2,600.00 |