Private Die Medicine Essays and Proofs continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
Prices realized...
| 237 |
E |
 Dr. Jas. C. Kerr, 4c Black,
Large Die Essay on India (RS159-E). Cut to shape and mounted on 132 x
53mm card with clipped corners, design is for 6c but with denominations
altered to 4c in ms., ms. Office of Internal Revenue approval and
dated Dec. 17, 1870, with entry from printer's order book, Very Fine,
unique, ex Joyce and on his page (Image) |
E. 750-1,000 |
1,800.00 |
| 238 |
P |
 Dr. Jas. C. Kerr, 4c Blue, 6c
Black, Large Die Proofs on India (RS159P1, RS160P1). Approximately 153
x 35mm, 4c on card, Very Fine, scarce set of the two values (Image) |
450.00 |
400.00 |
| 239 |
P |
 Dr. Jas. A. Kerr, 6c Black,
Large Die Proof on India, 6c Blue, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India
(RS160P1, RS160TC1). On approximately 222 x 151mm cards with full die
sinkage, slight toning in corners from mounts, otherwise fresh and Very
Fine, ex Joyce and on his pages (Image) |
525.00 |
450.00 |
| 240 |
P |
 Lawrence & Martin, 4c Black,
Large Die Proof on India (RS161P1). 196 x 24mm, crisp impression, Very
Fine (Image) |
300.00 |
190.00 |
| 241 |
TC |
 Lee & Osgood, 1c Black, 1c
Green, Large Die Trial Color Proofs on India (RS162TC1). On 38 x 55mm
and 71 x 102mm cards respectively, latter with full die sinkage, first
light toning spots, otherwise Very Fine
(Image) |
475.00 |
500.00 |
| 242 |
TC |
 Jacob Lippman & Bro., 4c
Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (RS163TC1). On 228 x 151mm
card with full die sinkage, bright shade, minor toning at corners from
mounts, fresh and Very Fine, ex Joyce and with his page
(Image) |
300.00 |
400.00 |
| 243 |
TC |
 Jacob Lippman & Bro., 4c
Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (RS163TC1). 147 x 30mm,
intense shade and impression, small corner crease at bottom left, otherwise
Very Fine, scarce (Image) |
300.00 |
550.00 |
| 244 |
P |
 Alvah Littlefield, 1c Black,
Plate Proof on India, 4c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India
(RS164P1, RS165TC1). On 52 x 60 and 61 x 82mm cards respectively,
differences in shades is quite noticeable, Very Fine
(Image) |
350.00 |
275.00 |
| 245 |
P |
 Prof. Low, 1c Black, Large Die
Proof on India (RS166P1). On 152 x 228mm card with full die sinkage,
bright shade, Very Fine and choice (Image) |
175.00 |
120.00 |
| 246 |
TC |
 Lyon Mfg. Co., 1c-2c Blue,
Composite Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (RS167/RS168TC1). On 91
x 55mm card, deep rich color, Very Fine, rare, no proofs at all for this
manufacturer were offered in the Joyce sale, unlisted in Scott (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
650.00 |
| 247 |
TC |
 J. McCullough, 4c Blue, Large
Die Trial Color Proof on India (RS169TC1). On 151 x 228mm card with
full die sinkage, radiant color, trivial toning at corners from mount,
otherwise Very Fine, ex Joyce and with his page
(Image) |
225.00 |
300.00 |
