1890-93 and Later Essays, Proofs and Specimens
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 1187 |
P |
 1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Plate
Proofs on India or Card (219P4/229P3). Most high values on India but
with 15c on each, large margins, bright colors, Very Fine (Image) |
1,187.00 |
325.00 |
| 1188 |
P |
 2c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Plate
Proofs on India (219DP3, 221P3-227P3, 229P3). Blocks of four except 8c
and 15c blocks of six, the 6c and 8c on original card backing and with top
right corner margin, several others with sheet margin on one side, 8c
vertical scissors-cut between two at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, scarce
group (Image) |
2,090.00 |
800.00 |
| 1189 |
P |
 1c-10c 1890-93 Issue, Large
Die Proofs on India (219P1, 221P1, 226P1). On approximately 82 x 80mm
cards with full die sinkage, rich colors, few small toned spots, otherwise
Very Fine (Image) |
675.00 |
400.00 |
| 1190 |
P |
 2c Lake, Carmine, Plate
Proofs on Card (219DP4, 220P4). Horizontal pairs, incl. two shades of
Carmine, large margins, fresh and Very Fine
(Image) |
1,130.00 |
500.00 |
| 1191 |
E |
 2c Red Orange, Frame Only,
Die Essay on India (220-E8b). On 58 x 63mm card with almost full die
sinkage, radiant color, few light toned spots, otherwise Very Fine, scarce
essay (Image) |
700.00 |
1,600.00 |
| 1192 |
P |
 2c Carmine, Large Die Proof
on India (220P1). On 82 x 82mm card with full die sinkage, rich color,
fresh and Very Fine (Image) |
450.00 |
700.00 |
| 1193 |
E |
 (3c) Purple, Vignette and
Label Only, Die Essay on India (221-E2). On 75 x 74mm card with full
die sinkage, deep rich color, unusual grid laid out on India, card with
some toned spots, otherwise Very Fine, scarce and desirable essay (Image) |
750.00 |
2,200.00 |
| 1194 |
P |
 4c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Large
Die Proofs on India (222P1, 226P1, 227P1, 229P1). On approximately 68 x
66mm cards with full die sinkage, incl. two distinct shades of 10c, fresh
and Very Fine, Scott Catalogue does not list any Trial Colors for the 10c
(Image) |
1,275.00 |
1,300.00 |
| 1195 |
E |
 4c Black Brown, Die Essay on
India (222-E2). On 75 x 73mm card with full die sinkage, intense shade
and impression, Very Fine and choice example of this scarce essay with
Lincoln facing left (Image) |
1,000.00 |
1,700.00 |
| 1196 |
 |
 6c Brown Red, Imperforate
(224a). Top left corner margin block of ten with part imprint, ms.
"Approved for color 2/24/90 P.M.G." at top, original gum, small thin
spots, appears Very Fine, surely unique with the approval, Scott Retail as
singles (Image) |
1,125.00 |
2,000.00 |
| 1197 |
TC |
 6c Deep Orange Red, Large Die
Trial Color Proof on India (224TC1). On 81 x 82mm card with full die
sinkage, radiant color, ms. "color of bidding sample" on back in
pencil, Very Fine and choice (Image) |
400.00 |
700.00 |
