Essays, Proofs and Specimens continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
Prices realized...
| 23 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 1c Die Essay on India, Cut to Shape
(63-E9a). Intense shade, paper slightly toned as is often the case, Very Fine (Image Magnifier) |
1,000.00 |
300.00 |
| 24 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 1c Franklin, Schernikow Die Essays (63-E9e three, 63-E9f two, 63-E9i three). Last two complete for all Scott-listed colors, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, also incl. additional of first cut down (not counted)
(Image Magnifier) |
1,075.00 |
950.00 |
| 25 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 1c Franklin, Schernikow Die Essays (63-E9j three,
63-E9k two, 63-E9l). Range of colors, fresh and Very Fine (Image Magnifier) |
1,600.00 |
1,300.00 |
| 26 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co., (3c)
Washington, Schernikow Die Essays on Green Bond (65-E1b). Five, each a different color, two with full die sinkage, Very Fine, also incl. one 65-E1a (Image Magnifier) |
700.00 |
375.00 |
| 27 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co.,
3c Washington, Schernikow Die Essays (65-E3c four, 65-E3d three, 65-E3e two, 65-E3f). All except one with full die sinkage, wide range of colors, Very Fine group (Image Magnifier) |
1,410.00 |
425.00 |
| 28 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co., (5c) Jefferson,
Schernikow Die Essays (67-E1b two, 67-E1d, 67-E1e two). Last is complete for both Scott-listed colors, fresh and Very Fine (Image Magnifier) |
650.00 |
300.00 |
| 29 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 5c Jefferson, Schernikow Die II
Essay on Proof Paper (67-E2a). Seven all different colors, Fine-Very Fine, also incl. one 67-E7b (Image
Magnifier) |
840.00 |
275.00 |
| 30° |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter
& Co., 5c Brown, Die II Essay on Brown Toned Paper (67-E4b). Die sunk on 85 x 80mm card, showing full die sinkage, few toned spots, otherwise Very Fine and rare, ex Finkelburg (Image Magnifier) |
1,000.00 |
1,100.00 |
| 31 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 5c Brown, Die II Essay on Brown
Toned Paper (67-E4b). Cut to shape as always, deep rich color, tiny thin speck, appears Very Fine (Image
Magnifier) |
1,000.00 |
200.00 |
| 32 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 5c Jefferson,
Schernikow Die II Essays (67-E4f, 67-E4g, 67-E4h, 67-E4k, 67-E4l). Three of first three, range of colors, fresh and Very Fine (Image Magnifier) |
825.00 |
1,400.00 |
| 33 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 5c
Jefferson, Schernikow Die II Essays on Wmk. Paper (67-E4i three, 67-E4j two). Approximately 58 x 60mm, range of colors with no duplication, Very Fine (Image Magnifier) |
1,250.00 |
850.00 |
