Private Die Medicine Essays and Proofs continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
Prices realized...
| 160 |
P |
 Dr. Bull's Family Medicines,
[no denomination] Black, Large Die Proof on India (RS42 var). 159 x 8mm
with full die sinkage, with National Bank Note Co. imprint at bottom,
another albino impression at top, ms. 1883 docketing, Very Fine, scarce
proof for the label for this manufacturer
(Image) |
E. 300-400 |
400.00 |
| 161 |
TC |
 Dr. John Bull, 4c Black, Large
Die Trial Color Proof on India (RS43TC1). On 151 x 227mm card with full
die sinkage, detailed impression, Very Fine
(Image) |
225.00 |
350.00 |
| 162 |
P |
 J. S. Burdsal & Co., [unstated
value] Black, Large Die Proof on India (RS44P1 var). On 150 x 228mm
card with full die sinkage, design is for label as added under U.S.
Proprietary Medicine Co. design for the Burdsall issue, Very Fine and
choice, ex Joyce and with his card which notes this was printed by the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
325.00 |
| 163 |
P |
 Joseph Burnett & Co., 4c
Black, Large Die Proof on India (RS46P1). On 152 x 226mm card with full
die sinkage, card with some slight soiling, otherwise Very Fine, scarce
proof printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, ex Joyce and with
his card (Image) |
175.00 |
130.00 |
| 164 |
P |
 J. W. Campion & Co., 4c Black,
Large Die Proof on India, 4c Large Die Trial Color Proofs on India (RS47P1,
RS47TC1). Trial Colors complete for all five Scott-listed colors, die
sunk on approximately 129 x 76mm cards with die sinkage on three sides, the
Orange bit oxidized, otherwise Very Fine, highly exhibitable group (Image) |
2,275.00 |
1,400.00 |
| 165 |
P |
 J. W. Campion & Co., 4c Black,
Large Die Proof on India, 4c Large Die Trial Color Proofs on India (RS47P1,
RS47TC1). Incl. five of latter in all Scott-listed colors,
approximately 100 x 25mm, few small faults as often associated with this
fragile paper, appears Very Fine, attractive group
(Image) |
2,275.00 |
1,500.00 |
| 166 |
|
 Canon & Co., 4c Green, Silk,
Pink, Wmk. Papers (RS49b, RS49c, RS49d). Large margins, small
imperfections, appear Very Fine, also incl. Large Die Proof on India
(RS49P1) (Image) |
635.00 |
425.00 |
| 167 |
P |
 The Centaur Co., 1c Vermilion,
4c Black, Large Die Proofs on India (RS50P1, RS52P1). Approximately 150
x 228mm with full die sinkage, incl. two of 4c which are slightly different
-- one has monogram imprint and die no. blanked out -- fresh and Very Fine,
also incl. Nos. RS51P1 and third RS52P1 on approximately 35 x 60mm cards,
Very Fine, scarce group, first three ex Joyce and on his pages (Image) |
925.00 |
800.00 |
| 168 |
TC |
 Dr. A. W. Chase, Son & Co.,
1c-4c Issues, Large Die Trial Color Proofs on India (RS53TC1-RS55TC1).
Incl. one 1c (Red), four 2c (Brown, Green, Orange and Red) and three 4c
(Blue, Brown and Green), also with 2c Large Die No. RS54P1, approximately
stamp size, few small flaws as usually associated with this fragile paper,
appear Fine, scarce and desirable group
(Image) |
3,075.00 |
1,300.00 |
| 169 |
E |
 Wm. E. Clarke, 3c Black, Large
Die Essay on India (RS57-E). 36 x 37mm with die no. at top, small stain
at top from hinge removal, otherwise Very Fine, scarce, this design was
used for the 6c stamp and was never used for the 3c, with 1998 P.F.
certificate (Image) |
E. 300-400 |
750.00 |
| 170 |
TC |
 Wm. E. Clarke, 6c Green, Large
Die Trial Color Proof on India (RS57TC1). On 129 x 77mm card with full
die sinkage, bright color, National Bank Note Co. imprint and die no., Very
Fine (Image) |
225.00 |
200.00 |
