Private Die Medicine Essays and Proofs continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
Prices realized...
| 248 |
P |
 J. McCullough, 4c Black, Large
Die Proof on India, 4c Red, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (RS169P1,
RS169TC1). First on 100 x 67mm card wityh full die sinkage, some toned
spots, second on 58 x 25mm card, Very Fine
(Image) |
400.00 |
225.00 |
| 249 |
P |
 Dr. J. H. McLean, 1c Black,
Large Die Proof on India (RS170P1). On 150 x 221mm card with full die
sinkage, crisp impression, Very Fine, ex Joyce and with his page (Image) |
175.00 |
140.00 |
| 250 |
TC |
 Manhattan Medicine Co., 1c
Brown, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (RS171TC1). On 74 x 129mm
card with full die sinkage, radiant color, Very Fine and choice example of
this scarce trial color proof (Image) |
300.00 |
110.00 |
| 251 |
P |
 Manhattan Medicine Co., 1c
Violet, 2c Black, Large Die Proofs on India (RS171P1, RS172P1). On 151
x 226mm and 151 x 90mm cards with full die sinkage, bright colors, minor
toning at edges from mounts, Very Fine set of large die proofs, 1c on Joyce
page (Image) |
650.00 |
500.00 |
| 252 |
P |
 S. Mansfield & Co., 1c Blue,
Large Die Proof on India, 1c Green, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India
(RS174P1, RS174TC1). First on 48 x 44mm card, second on 76 x 112mm card
with full die sinkage, second with light band of toning at top of card,
otherwise Fine-Very Fine (Image) |
475.00 |
350.00 |
| 253 |
P |
 T. W. Marsden, 2c Black, Large
Die Trial Color Proof on India, 4c Black, Plate Proof on India (RS175TC1,
RS176P1). Stamp size and 113 x 37mm respectively, couple minor defects
as usually found on this fragile paper, appear Fine-Very Fine, scarce (Image) |
500.00 |
275.00 |
| 254 |
TC |
 Mercado & Seully, 2c Green,
Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (RS177TC1). 148 x 21mm, rich color
and detailed impression, Very Fine, rare trial color proof, no proofs at
all for this manufacturer were offered in the Joyce sale
(Image) |
1,000.00 |
800.00 |
| 255 |
P |
 Mercado & Seully, 2c Black,
Large Die Proof on India (RS177P1). On 228 x 151mm card with full die
sinkage, intense shade, some toning at corners from mounts, otherwise Very
Fine, scarce (Image) |
350.00 |
450.00 |
| 256 |
P |
 Merchant's Gargling Oil, 1c
Black, Large Die Proof on India (RS178P1). On 151 x 226mm card with
full die sinkage, fresh and Very Fine (Image) |
225.00 |
160.00 |
| 257 |
P |
 Mette & Kanne, Proofs and
Issued Stamp (RS180d, RS180P1 two, RS180TC1 two). Trial Colors in Blue
and Green, Large Die proofs with one stamp size and one 151 x 228mm with
full die sinkage, Very Fine, attractive group from this manufacturer (Image) |
1,500.00 |
850.00 |
| 258 |
E |
 Mishler Herb Bitters Co., 1c
Black, Large Die Essay on India (RS181-E). Stamp size, with 1c
denomination instead of 4c as issued, tiny nick at top, few paper flaws
incl. small pinhole, otherwise Very Fine, an extremely rare essay, none was
offered in the Joyce sale (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
225.00 |
