5c-12c 1861-66 Issue Large Die Proofs:
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Realized |
| 1229 |
P |
 5c Brown, Large Die Proof on
India (76P1). Two, each die sunk on approx. 75 x 75mm card, each shows
full die sunkage, one with black No. and imrint, other in issued color,
latter few toned spots, otherwise Very Fine and highly exhibitable (Image) |
$ 1,200 |
| 1230 |
P |
 5c Brown, Large Die Proof on
India, Specimen Overprint (76P1 var). On 126 x 190mm card, with
Green overprint and green imprint at bottom, fresh and Very Fine,
Scott Retail as normal large die proof
(Image) |
$ 550 |
| 1231 |
TC |
 5c Black, Large Die Trial
Color Proof on India (76TC1). Die sunk on 74 x 77mm card, showing full
die sinkage, No. and imprint at bottom, few light toning spots, Very Fine
and rare (Image) |
$ 1,050 |
| 1232 |
TC |
 5c Black, Large Die Trial
Color Proof on India (76TC var). Cut close, removed from original card,
just in at top and bottom, small thin spot, still appears Fine, rare in any
form, Scott Retail for large die proof die sunk on card (Image) |
$ 160 |
| 1233 |
TC |
 10c Black, First Design,
Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (62BTC1). 61 x 73mm,, showing No.
443 and imprint at bottom, deep shade, fresh and Very Fine, Scott Retail
for die sunk on card (Image) |
$ 1,300 |
| 1234 |
TC |
 10c Black, Large Die Trial
Color Proof on India (68TC1). 46 x 43mm, on card, deep shade showing
clear layout lines from the die, Very Fine and rare
(Image) |
$ 1,500 |
| 1235 |
TC |
 12c Brown, Large Die Trial
Color Proof on India (69TC1). Die sunk on 75 x 68mm card, showing full
die sinkage, fresh and bright color, Extremely Fine and choice (Image) |
$ 1,000 |
| 1236 |
TC |
 12c Scarlet Vermilion, Large
Die Trial Color Proof on India (69TC1). 48 x 52mm, on card, fresh and
Very Fine (Image) |
$ 550 |