30c Scarlet, Yellow Brown,
Burgoyne Large Die Essay on India (121-E1a). First die sunk on 227 x
150mm card, second die sunk on 150 x 224mm card, both show full die sinkage
and imprint at bottom, both are Very Fine
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30c Burgoyne, Large Die Essay
on India (121-E1a). Eight, each approx. 87 x 70mm and showing full die
sinkage, each different color incl. Violet, Dull Dark Violet, Red Orange,
Blue, Light Brown Red, Black, Green and Carmine, all except two have
imprint, few trivial toned spotsVERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE GROUP OF THE 24-CENT BURGOYNE LARGE DIE ESSAYS.
Highly exhibitable (Image)
30c Burgoyne, Large Die Essay
on Proof Paper (121-E1f). Six, each approx. 70 x 50mm, range of colors
incl. Scarlet, Brown, Blue, Black, Green Rose Pink, last signed
"James Smillie", each with imprint at bottom, all have deep rich
color, few small faults, all appear Fine-Very Fine, a rare and interesting
group (Image)
30c Burgoyne, Large Die Essay
on Ivory Paper (121-E1g). Three: from 64 x 51mm to 64 x 77mm, incl.
Black, Scarlet and Blue, each with imprint, two have small thin spots,
otherwise Very Fine, the Black ex Earl of Crawford
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30c Burgoyne, Large Die
Essays (121-E1i to 121-E1k). Nine, from 36 x 25mm to 50 x 47mm, range
of papers and colors, each identified by Finkelburg, incl. some not listed
in Scott such as Red Brown on White Cloudy Bond, Blue on Thick Wove, Orange
on Yellowish Clear Bond, Blue on Card (horizontal fold), few small
faultsFINE-VERY FINE. A RARE AND INTERESTING GROUP OF THE BURGOYNE ESSAYS ON VARIOUS EXPERIMENTAL PAPERS.
Probably an impossible group to duplicate (Image)
30c Burgoyne, Large Die Essay
on Pink Bond (121-E1l). Three: from 43 x 34mm to 49 x 45mm, incl.
Orange, Red Brown and Blue (as identified by Finkelburg), all are fresh and
Very Fine (Image)
30c Black, Burgoyne Large Die
Essay on Green Veined Ivory Card (121-E1o). 40 x 62mm, showing imprint
at bottom, Very Fine and very rare (Image)
30c Black, Burgoyne Plate
Essay on Thin Surface-Tinted Paper (121-E1p). Six, incl. Pale Pinkish
Gray, Orange, Pink, Blue, Light Blue and Dark Blue, all have ample to large
margins, few trivial faults, all appear Very Fine
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30c Black, Burgoyne Plate
Essays on Surface-Tinted Paper (121-E1p). Eight blocks of four, each
with full imprint (three at bottom, five at top), wide range of papers
incl. Orange Buff, Brown Violet, Salmon Red, Green, Light Blue and India
(white), all have ample to large margins, few small faults to be
expectedVERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE GROUP OF EIGHT IMPRINT BLOCKS OF FOUR OF THE 30-CENT BURGOYNE PLATE ESSAY. PROBABLY UNIQUE.
Scott Retail as singles (Image)
30c Black, Burgoyne Plate
Essays on Surface-Tinted Paper (121-E1p). Six blocks of four, incl.
Yellow, Pale Green, Brown Violet, India (white), Pinkish Gray and Pink
papers, all have ample to large margins, the White on card, few trivial
faults to be expectedVERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A VERY RARE GROUP OF BLOCKS OF THE 30-CENT BURGOYNE PLATE ESSAY ON SURFACE-TINTED PAPER.
Scott Retail as singles (Image)
30c Black, Burgoyne Plate
Essay on Thin White Wove, Rough Pitted Card (121-E1q, 121-E1r). Single
of each, former original gum, both are fresh and Very Fine (Image)
30c Dull Red Violet, Burgoyne
Plate Essay on Bond, Red Bands (121-E1s). Top margin imprint block of
four, large margins all around, rich colors, Very Fine and choice, Scott
Retail as singles (Image)
30c Dull Red Violet, Burgoyne
Plate Essay on Bond, Red Bands (121-E1s). Left margin block of four,
large margins, rich colors, Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as singles
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