1861 Issue Essays
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 1058 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 1c
Franklin, Schernikow Die Essays (63-E1a two, 63-E1b, 63-E1c three, 63-E2c,
63-E2d two). All except one with full die sinkage, range of colors with
no duplication, few minor imperfections, appear Very Fine (Image) |
1,150.00 |
550.00 |
| 1059 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 1c
Die Essay on India, Cut to Shape (63-E9a). Deep rich color on bright
paper, Very Fine and choice (Image) |
600.00 |
400.00 |
| 1060 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 1c
Blue, Die Essay on India, Cut to Shape (63-E9a). Deep rich color,
unusual traces of gum, magenta penstroke "cancel", small tear at top,
otherwise Very Fine, scarce essay (Image) |
600.00 |
180.00 |
| 1061 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 1c
Franklin, Die Essays on Bond, Walls of Troy Wmk. (63-E9g). Five of the
six Scott-listed colors, lacking only Dark Green, from 51 x 54mm to 57 x
61mm, bright colors, Very Fine (Image) |
1,000.00 |
1,600.00 |
| 1062 |
E |
 1c Bowlsby Patent Coupon,
Plate Essay on White Paper (63-E13d). Block of ten consisting of
rejoined blocks of six and four, original gum, h.r. where rejoined, bright
color, Very Fine, scarce and attractive multiple, Scott Retail as singles
(Image) |
2,000.00 |
600.00 |
| 1063 |
E |
 1c Bowlsby Patent Coupon,
Plate Essay, Perforated All Around, Imperforate Between Stamp and Coupon
(63-E13g). Block of eight, original gum, rich color, fresh and Fine,
Scott Retail as singles (Image) |
1,200.00 |
750.00 |
| 1064 |
TC |
 1c Olive Green, Trial Color
Plate Proof, Perforated and Gummed (63TC). Bottom imprint and plate no.
27 strip of four, original gum, h.r., deep rich color, fresh and Fine,
scarce position piece (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
550.00 |
| 1065 |
TC |
 1c Wyckoff Patent, Trial
Color Plate Proof on Surface Starched Paper, Imperforate (63TC5). Eight
blocks of four and two singles, range of colors, few position pieces incl.
five with part or full imprints, few small faults as often found on this
paper, Fine-Very Fine (Image) |
E. 300-400 |
850.00 |
| 1066 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 3c
Washington, Schernikow Essays (65-E2b five, 65-E2d two). Virtually all
with full die sinkage, range of colors, Very Fine group
(Image) |
1,100.00 |
800.00 |
| 1067 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 3c
Washington, Die Essay on Old Proof Paper (65-E3a). 41 x 46mm, intense
shade and impression, Very Fine and choice example of this scarce essay (Image) |
1,500.00 |
1,100.00 |
| 1068 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 3c
Washington, Die Essay on Proof Paper, No Numerals, Printed Thru a Mat
(65-E3c). Eleven of the fifteen Scott-issued colors, each with full die
sinkage, few small defects, appear Very Fine, attractive and colorful group
(Image) |
990.00 |
500.00 |
