Private Die Perfumery Proofs
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 311 |
P |
 X. Bazin, Trial Color Proofs
and Essays (RT1P and Unlisted). Five pages containing twelve items,
incl. three trial color essays on India for unissued 1c denomination (one
with full die sinkage, one cut to shape and one stamp size), also plate
proof on India and on Card for RT1, large die trial color proof for 2c in
Black, two essays in Green for unissued 3c value, also examples of Nos.
RS95h (two) and RS96h with double overprint, few faults, overall Very Fine,
many of the items in this group are likely unique and this represents an
opportunity to acquire a definitive holding of these issues (Image) |
E. 2,000-3,000 |
1,100.00 |
| 312 |
TC |
 Corning & Tappan, 1c Orange,
Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (RT2TC1). On 75 x 83mm card with
full die sinkage, rich color, Very Fine and choice, scarce (Image) |
500.00 |
425.00 |
| 313 |
TC |
 Fetridge & Co., 2c Vermilion,
Plate Proof on India, 2c Orange, 2c Black, Trial Color Proofs on India
(RT5P3, RT5TC1, RT5TC3 three). Vertical pair and single of trial color
plate proofs in Orange, the Black on 150 x 228mm card with full die
sinkage, few faults, appear Fine-Very Fine
(Image) |
825.00 |
200.00 |
| 314 |
TC |
 E. W. Hoyt & Co., Proofs
Collection (RT6P/RT10P). Sixteen items, incl. Nos. RT6P1, RT8P1,
RT10P1, also five each of Nos. RT8TC1 and RT10TC1 in different colors, last
three are plate proofs of each cut to shape (the second is unlisted in
Scott), few small faults to be expected, Fine-Very Fine, scarce and
desirable group (Image) |
5,950.00 |
1,700.00 |
| 315 |
P |
 Kidder & Laird, 1c Vermilion,
Large Die Proof on India, 2c Red, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India
(RT12P1, RT13TC1). Approximately 48 x 37mm, first with pencil "388" at
bottom, few toned spots, otherwise Fine
(Image) |
450.00 |
225.00 |
| 316 |
E |
 George W. Laird, 3c Black, 3c
Orange, Large Die Essays on India, Card (RT14-E). First is Black on
India, 151 x 221mm with full die sinkage, second in Orange, 62 x 98mm and
printed directly on card with beveled corners, both differ from issued
design by showing portrait of girl with straight hair rather than curly as
on issued stamp, Very Fine and choice, scarce and desirable essays (Image) |
E. 1,000-1,500 |
2,800.00 |
| 317 |
P |
 George W. Laird, 3c Black,
Large Die Proof on India (RT14P1). On 153 x 226mm card with full die
sinkage, card with corner bends, otherwise Very Fine
(Image) |
500.00 |
1,000.00 |
| 318 |
P |
 Lanman & Kemp, 1c Black, 3c
Green, Large Die Proofs on India (RT16P1 two, RT18P1). One of first on
151 x 228mm card with full die sinkage, other 81 x 86mm with full die
sinkage, last on 37 x 67mm card, Very Fine, first ex Joyce and on his card
(Image) |
525.00 |
450.00 |
| 319 |
P |
 C. B. Woodworth & Son., 1c
Green, 2c Blue, Large Die Proofs on India (RT20P1, RT21P1). On
approximately 151 x 228mm cards with full die sinkage, rich colors, Very
Fine and choice, ex Joyce and on his pages
(Image) |
400.00 |
275.00 |
| 320 |
P |
 R. &. G. A. Wright, 1c Black,
Large Die Trial Color Proof, 2c Black, 3c Lake, Large Die Proofs on India
(RT22TC1, RT23P1, RT24P1). Approximately 47 x 47mm, last two on card,
first small thin spot, second horizontal crease,otherwise Fine-Very Fine,
last is unlisted in Scott (we have assigned it the same $175.00 catalogue
value as the others) (Image) |
525.00 |
300.00 |
| 321 |
P |
 Young, Ladd & Coffin, 1c Green
Large Die Proof on India, 1c Brown, 4c Orange, Large Die Trial Color Proofs
on India (RT26P1, RT26TC1, RT32TC1). On 65 x 84mm to 80 x 129mm card
with full die sinkage, rich colors, last with some toning spots, otherwise
Very Fine (Image) |
775.00 |
375.00 |
