Private Die Medicine Essays and Proofs continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
Prices realized...
| 292 |
P |
 United States Proprietary
Medicine Co., 1c Black, 4c Black, Large Die Proofs on India, 4c Black,
Essay (RS243P1, RS243-E, RS245P1). Last on card, the essay with
"Cincinnati, Ohio" in label at right instead of "Four Cent Stamp", few
small paper flaws, Very Fine, scarce group, Scott Retail for the two listed
items $425.00, the essay is unlisted (Image) |
E. 400-500 |
120.00 |
| 293 |
P |
 University Medicines, 4c
Black, Large Die Essay on India (Unlisted). On 45 x 49mm card, some
trivial trace of toning, otherwise Very Fine, scarce, this manufacturer is
unlisted in Scott but is listed in Turner
(Image) |
E. 500-750 |
425.00 |
| 294 |
P |
 S. R. Van Duzer, 4c Black,
Large Die Proof on India (RS249P1). 68 x 26mm, detailed impression,
small tear at top, otherwise Very Fine, ex Brazer and on his page which
notes "since the die proof is probably the most scarce of all the private
proprietaries and as 6c plate proofs are known probably a 6c was mistaken
for a 4c" (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
250.00 |
| 295 |
P |
 S. R. Van Duzer, 6c Black,
Large Die Proofs on India, Plate Proofs on India (RS250P1, RS250P3).
Two of first and two blocks of four of second mounted on cards and with
bottom corner sheet margins, few minor imperfections, Fine-Very Fine (Image) |
1,150.00 |
650.00 |
| 296 |
P |
 A. Vogeler & Co., Vogeler,
Meyer & Co., 1c Black, 1c Vermilion, Large Die Proofs on India (RS251P1,
RS252P1). On 151 x 228mm and 152 x 226mm cards with full die sinkage,
second with pencil "This color selected & proofs sent" and signed
and dated 29/9/77, second also with filing hole at top left and small nick
at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine, second ex Joyce and with his page (Image) |
350.00 |
275.00 |
| 297 |
TC |
 Vogeler, Meyer & Co., 1c Trial
Color Proofs on India (RS252P1, RS252TC1). Incl. pair of proof, trial
colors in Blue, Orange, Green, Black and Brown,
(Image) |
1,675.00 |
500.00 |
| 298 |
P |
 Dr. J. Walker, 4c Black, Large
Die Proof on India 9RS253P1). Two, first on 118 x 43mm card with die
sinkage area defined, second on 151 x 220mm card with full die sinkage and
also prominent cracked die, second with some toned spots on card,
otherwise Fine-Very Fine, second ex Joyce and on his page (Image) |
350.00 |
425.00 |
| 299 |
|
Dr. J. Walker, Stamps and Collateral Items (RS253). Album pages with
the four paper types, also check made out to Dr. Walker, Vinegar Bitters
Almanac, also flyer and label, few faults, Fine appearing group from a
manufacturer whose claim to fame was that his products were free from
alcohol, also with unusual spoof for "Dead River Grand Trunk Railway" |
E. 200-300 |
700.00 |
| 300 |
P |
 H. H. W. & Co., 4c Brown, 6c
Brown, Large Die Proofs on India (RS257P1, RS258P1). On 150 x 223 and
150 x 228mm cards with full die sinkage, first with light toning at corners
from mounts, otherwise Very Fine, first ex Joyce and on his page, first
also unlisted in Scott (Image) |
E. 300-400 |
550.00 |
| 301 |
TC |
 Weeks & Potter, 1c-4 Large Die
Proofs, Trial Color Proofs on India (RS259TC1 five, RS262P1 two, RS262TC1
four, RS261TC1 five). Incl. one RS259TC1 with full die sinkage, wide
range of colors with little duplication, few small faults as often
associated with this fragile paper, appear Fine-Very Fine, scarce and
desirable group (Image) |
E. 2,000-3,000 |
1,000.00 |
| 302 |
P |
 Wells, Richardson & Co., 4c
Black, Large Die Proof on India (RS263P1). On 151 x 228mm card with
full die sinkage, bright shade, Very Fine and choice
(Image) |
225.00 |
190.00 |
