1890-93 and Later Essays, Proofs and Specimens continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
Prices realized...
| 1242 |
TC |
 $1.00 Blackish Brown on Blue,
Trial Color Proof (342TC). Stamp size as always, large margins, deep
rich color, Very Fine and choice, scarce, unpriced in Scott (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
425.00 |
| 1243 |
TC |
 13c Franklin, Large Die Trial
Color Proofs on India (513TC1). On 85 x 97mm card with full die
sinkage, struck in Olive Green and with ms. "8c" at bottom left
(denomination for which it was used), some toning, otherwise Fine, scarce
(Image) |
650.00 |
275.00 |
| 1244 |
P |
 4c Brown, Large Die Proof on
India (685P1). On 152 x 202mm card with full die sinkage, "70092" on
back, fresh and Very Fine, scarce (Image) |
650.00 |
475.00 |
| 1245 |
P |
 10c Orange, Special Delivery,
Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (E3P2a). Large margins, vibrant
color, Very Fine and choice, scarce as only 3-5 were produced (Image) |
2,250.00 |
1,900.00 |
| 1246 |
P |
 1c-50c Brown, Postage Due,
Plate Proofs on India (J1P3-J7P3). Matched set of bottom left corner
margin blocks of four, each on card and so free from the usual defects
which can plague this paper, Very Fine and choice, scarce and desirable set
(Image) |
810.00 |
650.00 |
| 1247 |
P |
 2c Claret, Postage Due, Plate
Proof on Card (J32P4). Block of four, large margins, intense shade and
impression, Very Fine (Image) |
475.00 |
700.00 |
| 1248 |
P |
 1c-$20.00 Officials, Plate
Proofs on India (O1P3-O93P3). Complete set, incl. few pairs (several
with imprint) and also 90c Post Office block of four, few small faults as
usually found on this fragile paper, Fine-Very Fine, scarce set (Image) |
2,000.00 |
1,200.00 |
| 1249 |
TC |
 $2.00 Green & Brown, State,
Atlanta Trial Color Proof (O71TC). Large margins, bright colors, Very
Fine and choice (Image) |
1,000.00 |
700.00 |
| 1250 |
TC |
 $2.00 Scarlet & Blue, State,
Atlanta Trial Color Proof (O71TC). Large margins, bright colors, small
pinhole, thin spot at top, otherwise Very Fine
(Image) |
1,000.00 |
450.00 |
| 1251 |
E |
 1c Black, Newspaper, Large
Die Essay on India (PR81-E1a). On 64 x 74mm card, fresh and Very Fine,
scarce essay (Image) |
1,350.00 |
475.00 |
| 1252 |
TC |
 1c Newspaper, Trial Color
Plate Proofs on India (PR81TC3). Six of the seven Scott-listed colors,
large margins, bright colors, usual small defects as found on this fragile
paper, Very Fine appearance (Image) |
720.00 |
1,000.00 |
