1c-3c Continental Bank Note Co. Essays:
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Realized |
| 1660 |
E |
 1c Franklin, Continental Die
Essay on Proof Paper (182-E4b). Five, including all Scott-listed
colors, from 35 x 35mm to 37 x 42mm, bright colors, few thin spots,
otherwise Fine-Very Fine, attractive set
(Image) |
$ 750 |
| 1661 |
E |
 1c Franklin, Continental Die
Essay on White Glazed Paper (182-E4c). Three: two approx. 34 x 38mm,
one 58 x 57mm, incl. Black, Blue and Scarlet, Fine-Very Fine (Image) |
$ 850 |
| 1662 |
E |
 3c Washington, Continental
Die Essay on Proof Paper (184-E10b). Three, incl. Dull Green, Dull
Brown and Dull Red, from 30 x 37mm, light transparency at top from hinge,
otherwise Fine-Very Fine (Image) |
$ 550 |
| 1663 |
E |
 3c Washington, Continental
Die Essay on White Glazed Paper (184-E10c). Complete set of all four
Scott-listed colors, from 42 x 48mm to 63 x 74mm, one signed "G.
Downs" (frame engraver), Black has small tear at bottom left,
otherwise Fine-Very Fine set (Image) |
$ 1,400 |
| 1664 |
E |
 3c Liberty, Continental Die
Essay on India (184-E11a). Two: one stamp size on card (Scarlet), one
54 x 71mm on card (Green), both have deep rich colors, Very Fine and
choice, Scott catalogue notes that "all known examples have reduced
margins", the Green example should be considered a true condition rarity (Image) |
$ 700 |
| 1665 |
E |
 3c Liberty, Continental Die
Essay on Proof Paper (184-E11d). Six, incl. Brown, Dull Scarlet, Brown
Red, Dull Blue, Black and Green, most approx. 33 x 40mm, few small thin
spots, otherwise Fine-Very Fine group
(Image) |
$ 625 |
| 1666 |
E |
 3c Liberty, Continental Die
Essay on White Glazed Paper (184-E11c). Complete set of four
Scott-listed colors, from 31 x 39mm to 65 x 77mm, tiny thin spots,
otherwise Fine-Very Fine set (Image) |
$ 1,250 |
| 1667 |
E |
 3c Washington, Continental
Essays (184-E12a, 184-E12d, 184-E12g). One each of the two Die essays,
three of plate essay, rich colors, Brown of first, Gray and Red Brown (2)
of second, Green of last, all appear Fine-Very Fine
(Image) |
$ 300 |
| 1668 |
E |
 3c Black, Continental Die
Essay on India (184-E13a). Die sunk on 87 x 101mm card, showing full
die sinkage, small toned spots at left, otherwise Very Fine (Image) |
$ 650 |
| 1669 |
E |
 3c Blue, Continental Die
Essay on White Glazed Paper (184-E14b). 28 x 34mm, rich color, fresh
and Very Fine (Image) |
$ 160 |
| 1670 |
E |
 3c Washington, Die Essay on
Proof Paper (184-E14c). Six, from stamp size to 40 x 41mm, incl. Dull
Scarlet, Brown Red, Red Brown, Black, Green and Brown, few small thin
spots, otherwise Fine-Very Fine (Image) |
$ 700 |
| 1671 |
E |
 3c Green, Indian Maiden,
Continental Die Essay on India (185-E15). Stamp size and mounted on
card, card signed "Chas. Skinner" and "Jos. Claxton"
(engraver and designer respectively), rich color, Very Fine, ex Hackett,
Scott Retail for unsigned hybrid (Image) |
$ 850 |
| 1672 |
E |
 3c Indian Maiden, Continental
Die Essay on India (184-E15a). Two, first is Green stamp size on card,
second is Black mounted on 60 x 71mm India on card, Fine-Very Fine (Image) |
$ 950 |
| 1673 |
E |
 3c Indian Maiden, Continental
Die Essay on Proof Paper (184-E15b). Four, incl. Green, Dull Scarlet,
Dull Brown and Dull Blue Green, each approx. 30 x 36mm, each shows
interesting die crack at top, Very Fine group
(Image) |
$ 1,250 |
| 1674 |
E |
 3c Black Brown, Continental
Die Essay on White Glazed Paper (184-E15c). 32 x 38mm, rich color,
small thin spot at top, otherwise Very Fine
(Image) |
$ 250 |
| 1675 |
E |
 3c Indian Maiden, Continental
Die Essay on India (184-E16). Showing corrected spelling of "POSTAGE",
two: one cut close (Carmine), other 33 x 40mm (Brown), few toned spots on
former, otherwise Fine-Very Fine (Image) |
$ 900 |