Essays, Proofs and Specimens continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
Prices realized...
| 34 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 12c Washington, Schernikow Die Essays (69-E1c three, 69-E1d three, 69-E2a seven, 69-E2e five, 69-E3a two, 69-E3e). Wide range of colors, incl. all three Scott-listed for No.
69-E1c, most with full die sinkage, Very Fine, scarce group (Image Magnifier) |
2,600.00 |
600.00 |
| 35 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 12c Dark Red, Schernikow Die I Essay on Pale Yellow Thin Wove, 12c Blue, Schernikow Die I Essay on Pink Thin Wove (69-E3o, 69-E3p). 64 x 65mm and 49 x 47mm respectively, rich colors, light
creases, appear Very Fine (Image Magnifier) |
1,500.00 |
325.00 |
| 36 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 12c Blue, Schernikow
Die I Essay on Thin Pink Wove (69-E3p). 50 x 50mm, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice example of this scarce essay (Image Magnifier) |
750.00 |
160.00 |
| 37 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 24c
Washington, Schernikow Die Essays (70-E1a, 70-E2a, 70-E3a, 70-E4f four). Wide range of colors, two with tiny faults, otherwise Very Fine group (Image Magnifier) |
720.00 |
300.00 |
| 38 |
E |
 Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 24c Washington, Schernikow Die Essays (70-E4i to
70-E4l). One of each, approximately 59 x 59mm, Very Fine (Image Magnifier) |
1,000.00 |
275.00 |
| 39 |
TC |
 24c Violet, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India
(70TC1). 109 x 110mm with full die sinkage, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2003 P.F. certificate (Image
Magnifier) |
1,250.00 |
650.00 |
| 40 |
P |
 1c-90c 1861-66 Issue, Plate Proofs on India or Card (63P3/78P4). Blocks of four, nine denominations, incl. two 15c on India (one with part imprint), two 30c on card, large margins, fresh and Very Fine group (Image Magnifier) |
2,275.00 |
1,900.00 |
| 41 |
P |
 1c-90c 1861-66 Issue,
Plate Proofs on Card (63P4, 65P4, 68P4-73P4, 76P4, 77P4, 78P4). Incl. two shades of 3c and also No. 74P4, No. 78P4 an unusually dark shade, fresh and Very Fine group (Image Magnifier) |
1,575.00 |
900.00 |
| 42 |
E |
 3c Scarlet, First Design, Plate Essay on India
(65-E15f). Block of four, large margins, brilliant color, Very Fine and choice, with 2006 P.F. certificate (Image
Magnifier) |
1,400.00 |
950.00 |
| 43 |
P |
 2c Black, Die II, Small Die Proof on Wove (73aP2). On gray
card backing from the Roosevelt album, large margins, Very Fine, only 85 were produced (Image Magnifier) |
1,350.00 |
600.00 |
| 44 |
P |
 2c Black, Die II, Small Die Proof on Wove (73aP2). Expertly removed
from gray card backing, large margins, Very Fine, only 85 were produced (Image Magnifier) |
1,350.00 |
550.00 |
