Essays, Proofs & Specimens continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
Prices realized...
| 12 |
P |
 1c-90c 1861-66 Issue, Plate Proofs on Card
(63P4/74P4). Eleven, complete less 3c Rose but with 3c Scarlet, large margins, 3c some soiling, otherwise Very Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
940.00 |
0.00 |
| 13 |
TC |
 1c Rose, Trial Color Plate Proof on Wove, Perforated (63TC6). Bottom imprint and plate no. 27 block of eight, original gum, h.r. at top corners, others barely hinged, brilliant color, fresh and
Fine-Very Fine, attractive position multiple, Scott Retail as singles (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
400.00 |
400.00 |
| 14 |
TC |
 1c Orange Red, Trial Color Plate Proof on Wove, Perforated (63TC6). Bottom imprint and plate no. 27 block of eight, original gum, h.r. in top corners and selvage, others barely hinged, radiant color, few minor perf
separations, Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
400.00 |
400.00 |
| 15 |
E |
 Unknown Author, 10c
Indian Vignette, 1861-66 Plate Essay on Soft Cream Card (73-E6c). Pane of four in Red, wide margin at right, full on other sides, light waterstain at top, otherwise Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
600.00 |
275.00 |
| 16 |
E |
 Unknown Author, 10c Indian
Vignette, 1861-66 Plate Essay on Soft Cream Card (73-E6c). Pane of four in Blue, huge margins, small thins on back from hinge removal, appears Very Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
600.00 |
225.00 |
| 17 |
P |
 2c Black,
Die I, Large Die Proof on India, "Specimen" Ovpt. (73P1 var). 42 x 51mm, few small flaws as often associated with this fragile paper incl. sealed tear at far left, otherwise Very Fine, scarce (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 1,500-2,000 |
1,500.00 |
| 18 |
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)Search for comparables |
1,350.00 |
550.00 |
| 19 |
P |
 15c Black, Small Die Proof on Wove (77P2). On original
gray card backing from the Roosevelt album, fresh and Very Fine, scarce as only 85 were produced (Image
Magnifier)Search for comparables |
500.00 |
400.00 |
| 20 |
 |
 3c Rose, All-Over Grill Essay, Points Up, Imperforate (79-E15c, formerly 66aP4). Horizontal pair, large margins to full, deep rich color, unused (no gum), deep rich color, clear grill points, tiny nick in margin at top, Very
Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
400.00 |
425.00 |
| 21 |
E |
 3c Spencer
Patent, Die Essay on Stiff Yellowish Wove (79-E30d). 50 x 57mm with uncleared surrounds, struck in Black, fresh and Very Fine, accompanied by two A.B.N. engravings of George Washington (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
750.00 |
1,000.00 |
| 22 |
P |
 1c-90c 1869 Pictorial,
Plate Proofs on India (112P3-122P3). Large margins, bright colors, few flaws often associated with this fragile paper incl. soaks from hinges, otherwise Very Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
855.00 |
0.00 |
