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The Corey Long Collection of United States Stamps, Essays, Proofs and Covers continued...

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1861-66 Issue Essays and Proofs
Lot Sym. Lot Description Est/Cat Realized
312 E 1c-90c 1861-66 Issue, Plate Essays on India (63-E11c, 69-E6d, 72-E7e, 72-E7g).> Large margins to clear incl. last with sheet margin at left, other 90c in Blue Green, few small flaws as often associated with this
fragile paper, Very Fine appearance, l1c-90c 1861-66 Issue, Plate Essays on India (63-E11c, 69-E6d, 72-E7e, 72-E7g). Large margins to clear incl. last with sheet margin at left, other 90c in Blue Green, few small flaws as often associated with this fragile paper, Very Fine appearance, last with 2004 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier) 1,225.00 475.00
313 E 1c Bowlsby Patent Coupon, Plate Essay, Perforated All Around (63-E13f).> Block of four in Blue, original gum, bright color, couple extraneous ink marks, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, also incl. single of No. 63-E13g in
Red1c Bowlsby Patent Coupon, Plate Essay, Perforated All Around (63-E13f). Block of four in Blue, original gum, bright color, couple extraneous ink marks, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, also incl. single of No. 63-E13g in Red (Image Magnifier) 750.00 325.00
314 Ebl 3c 1861 Issue, Plate Essays on Tinted Laid Paper (65-E).> Two blocks of four with selvage at top, papers slightly different and colors significantly different, original gum, Fine-Very Fine3c 1861 Issue, Plate Essays on Tinted Laid Paper (65-E). Two blocks of four with selvage at top, papers slightly different and colors significantly different, original gum, Fine-Very Fine (Image Magnifier) E. 200-300 475.00
315 E 3c Dim Deep Red, 5c Brown, Small Die Proofs on Wove (65-E15d, 67-E9b formerly 56P2, 57P2).> Removed from original gray card backing, brilliant colors, 3c small scuff at right, appear Very Fine3c Dim Deep Red, 5c Brown, Small Die Proofs on Wove (65-E15d, 67-E9b, formerly 56P2, 57P2). Removed from original gray card backing, brilliant colors, 3c small scuff at right, appear Very Fine (Image Magnifier) 650.00 225.00
316 E 5c 1861 Issue, Schernikow Essays (67-E1b, 67-E1d, 67-E2a, 67-E2c, 67-E3a, 67-E4f).> 34, beautifully mounted on album pages, incl. seven of first, twelve of No. 67-E2a, eight of No. 67-E3a, nice selection of colors
with very little duplication, fresh5c 1861 Issue, Schernikow Essays (67-E1b, 67-E1d, 67-E2a, 67-E2c, 67-E3a, 67-E4f). 34, beautifully mounted on album pages, incl. seven of first, twelve of No. 67-E2a, eight of No. 67-E3a, nice selection of colors with very little duplication, fresh and Fine-Very Fine group (Image Magnifier) 3,735.00 1,000.00
317 E 5c Brown, Die II, Die Essay on Brown Toned Paper (67-E4b).> Cut to shape as always, deep rich color, small thin spot at top right, appears Very Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate5c Brown, Die II, Die Essay on Brown Toned Paper (67-E4b). Cut to shape as always, deep rich color, small thin spot at top right, appears Very Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier) 1,000.00 325.00
318 Ebl 5c Brown, First Design, Plate Essay on India (67-E9d Formerly 57P3).> Block of four, large margins to barely touched, bright color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as singles5c Brown, First Design, Plate Essay on India (67-E9d, Formerly 57P3). Block of four, large margins to barely touched, bright color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as singles (Image Magnifier) 1,000.00 350.00
319 E 90c Black, First Design, Hybrid Die Essay on India, Thin Line Under Bottom Center Frame (72-E9b).>  Mounted on India and die sunk on 73 x 74mm card with full die sinkage, Extremely Fine, very rare90c Black, First Design, Hybrid Die Essay on India, Thin Line Under Bottom Center Frame (72-E9b). Mounted on India and die sunk on 73 x 74mm card with full die sinkage, Extremely Fine, very rare (Image Magnifier) 1,350.00 300.00
320 P 1c-90c 1861-66 Issue, Large Die Proofs on India (63P1, 65P1, 68P1, 69P1, 70P1, 71P1, 72P1, 73Pa1, 76P1).> On approximately 142 x 214mm cards with full die sinkage and gold trim at edges, also with album frontispiece
from National Bank Note Co., some1c-90c 1861-66 Issue, Large Die Proofs on India (63P1, 65P1, 68P1, 69P1, 70P1, 71P1, 72P1, 73Pa1, 76P1). On approximately 142 x 214mm cards with full die sinkage and gold trim at edges, also with album frontispiece from National Bank Note Co., some toned spots

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE SET OF LARGE DIE PROOFS FOR THE 1861-66 ISSUE FROM A SAMPLE OR PRESENTATION BOOK. PERFECT FOR EXHIBITION.

The 24c is listed but unpriced in Scott. Scott Retail does not include this rare proof. (Image Magnifier)

8,500.00 6,000.00
321 P 1c-90c 1861-66 Issue, Plate Proofs on Card (63P478P4).> Compete except for 3c No. 65P4, large margins to full, bright and fresh, No. 70P4 small thin spot, otherwise Very Fine1c-90c 1861-66 Issue, Plate Proofs on Card (63P4/78P4). Compete except for 3c No. 65P4, large margins to full, bright and fresh, No. 70P4 small thin spot, otherwise Very Fine (Image Magnifier) 985.00 275.00
322 P 10c Yellow Green, 90c Blue, Large Die Proofs on India (68P1, 72P1).> Approximately 40 x 45mm, 10c mounted on card, 10c small translucency at top left far from design, Very Fine10c Yellow Green, 90c Blue, Large Die Proofs on India (68P1, 72P1). Approximately 40 x 45mm, 10c mounted on card, 10c small translucency at top left far from design, Very Fine (Image Magnifier) 1,150.00 250.00

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