Essays, Proofs and Specimens
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 1 |
E |
 Gavit & Co., 5c Die Essay on India, Cut to Shape, Bond (1Xa-E1c, 1X1-E1d two). Latter two approximately 34 x 38mm with cross-hatching, first in Blue, others in Black and Blue, usual minor paper flaws, appear Very Fine (Image Magnifier) |
1,000.00 |
325.00 |
| 2 |
E |
 New York N.Y., 5c Ultramarine, Large Die Essay with Vignette
on India (9X1-E1a). 49 x 101mm, couple small India paper faults, otherwise Extremely Fine (Image Magnifier) |
450.00 |
300.00 |
| 3 |
TC |
 New
York N.Y., 5c Washington Small Die Trial Color Proofs on Bond Paper (9X1TC2). Three different colors, Blue, Brown and Green, 43 x 44mm and larger, some very minor toning specks, otherwise Extremely Fine (Image Magnifier) |
750.00 |
325.00 |
| 4 |
TC |
 Providence R.I., 5c Brown
Carmine, Trial Color Plate Proof on Thick Card (10X1TC4). Block of four, large margins, bright shade, minor thinning on card, Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles (Image Magnifier) |
1,000.00 |
300.00 |
| 5 |
TC |
 5c Black, Small Die Trial Color Proof on India (1TC3). On card, stamp size, intense shade, Very
Fine, scarce (Image Magnifier) |
675.00 |
300.00 |
| 6 |
TC |
 10c Blue Green, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (2TC1). 27 x
35mm with cross-hatching, bright color, thin spot at top, otherwise Fine (Image Magnifier) |
1,000.00 |
325.00 |
| 7 |
TC |
 10c Yellow Green, Large Die Trial Color Proof on Laid
Bond (2TC2 var). Large margins, radiant color, clear laid lines, Very Fine and choice, unlisted in Scott (Image
Magnifier) |
E. 500-750 |
550.00 |
| 8 |
P |
 5c Orange Brown, 10c Black, Reproductions, Small Die Proofs (3P2-4P2). With ample original gray card backing from the Roosevelt album, 5c with "1847" label at bottom, Very Fine and choice, only 85 Roosevelt albums were produced (Image Magnifier) |
850.00 |
425.00 |
| 9 |
P |
 5c Orange Brown, 10c
Black, Reproductions, Small Die Proofs (3P2-4P2). With original gray card backing from the Roosevelt album, Very Fine and choice, only 85 Roosevelt albums were produced (Image Magnifier) |
850.00 |
475.00 |
| 10 |
P |
 5c Orange Brown, 10c Black, Reproductions, Plate
Proofs on India, Card (3P3-4P3, 3P4-4P4). Full margins, first with sheet margin at left, rich colors, Very Fine (Image
Magnifier) |
850.00 |
550.00 |
| 11 |
TC |
 5c, 10c 1847 Reproductions,
Atlanta Trial Color Proofs (3TC-4TC). Each with four of the five Scott-listed colors, lacking Brown to be complete, large margins, bright colors, Very Fine (Image Magnifier) |
2,400.00 |
1,200.00 |
