1851-56 Issue (Toppan, Carpenter, Casilier & Co.) continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
|
| 1056 |
P |
 24c Lilac, Plate Proof on
India (37P3). Large margins to just in at top, bright color, fresh and
Fine, scarce, with 1997 P.F. certificate
(Image) |
1,250.00 |
| 1057 |
P |
 24c Blackish Violet, Small
Die Proof (45P2). Large margins, intense color, back is pristine and
shows no evidence of removal from gray card backing, Very Fine and choice,
only 85 were produced (Image) |
350.00 |
| 1058 |
P |
 30c Orange, Plate Proof on
India (38P3). Three large margins, just in at top, radiant color, fresh
and Fine, with 1983 P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,250.00 |
| 1059 |
P |
 30c Yellow Orange, Hybrid
Large Die Proof on India (46P1 var). Cut to shape, mounted on wove
which is in turn mounted on thin card, showing clear doubling of
frameline at top left, light crease at bottom right not affecting
design, appears Very Fine, unusual variety, Scott Retail as normal (Image) |
325.00 |
| 1060 |
P |
 30c Orange, Small Die Proof
on Wove (46P2). Large margins, bright color (oxidized), removed from
original gray card backing, appears Very Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
(Image) |
1,750.00 |
| 1061 |
P |
 1c-90c 1857 Reprints, Plate
Proofs on Card (40P4-47P4). Large margins, deep rich colors, Very Fine
and choice set (Image) |
450.00 |