1861-66 Issues continued...

Prices realized...
30c-90c 1861-66 Issue Large Die Proofs:
Lot Sym. Lot Description Realized
1249 P image30c Orange, Large Die Proof on India (71P1). Die sunk on 63 x 76mm card, showing full die sinkage, vibrant color, very faint toning specks on card, otherwise Very Fine (Image) $ 450
1250 P image90c Pale Blue, Large Die Proof on India (72P1). Die sunk on 127 x 190mm card, showing full die sinkage, fresh and bright color, small scrape at bottom on card, otherwise Very Fine, rare shade for the large die proof (Image) $ 950
1251 P image90c Blue, Large Die Proof on India (72P1). Two: first is die sunk on 76 x 89mm card, showing full die sinkage, fresh and Very Fine, second is 44 x 55mm removed from card, light paper bend, Fine (Image) $ 450
1252 TC image90c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (72TC1). 35 x 43mm, on card, showing layout lines from the die, fine impression, Very Fine (Image) $ 800
1253 TC image90c 1861 Issue, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (72TC1). Seven, five die sunk on 61 x 73mm card showing full die sinkage, one slightly larger, one 46 x 58mm, range of colors incl. Green, Scarlet, Red Brown, Violet Gray, Ultramarine, Orange and Black, one or two have small faults

VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE COLLECTION OF THE 90-CENT 1861 ISSUE LARGE DIE TRIAL COLOR PROOFS.

Highly exhibitable (Image)

$ 9,500

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