Bank Note Large Die Proofs (Groups, 1c-24c):
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Realized |
| 1694 |
P |
 1c-90c 1870-71 Issue, Large
Die Proofs on India (145P1-149P1, 151P1-155P1). Each die sunk on card,
from 90 x 103mm to 143 x 215mm, each showing full die sinkage, 90c with
National Bank Note Co. embossed seal, Very Fine and choice (Image) |
$ 800 |
| 1695 |
P |
 1c-24c 1870-71 Issue, Large
Die Proofs on India (145P1-147P1, 151P1, 153P1). Incl. two of 2c, from
66 x 80mm to 141 x 213mm, each showing full die sinkage, 1c, 3c and 12c
with National Bank Note Co. embossed seal, few light toned spots, otherwise
Very Fine (Image) |
$ 800 |
| 1696 |
TC |
 1c Franklin, Large Die Trial
Color Proof on India (145TC1). Nine different, from 26 x 32mm (3) to 73
x 89mm, three show full die sinkage, range of colors incl. Green, Black
(hybrid) and Scarlet (die sinkage), Red Brown, Violet, Brown Yellow, Deep
Carmine, Yellow Orange and Black Blue, few colors not listed in Scott, few
small faults, all appear Fine-Very Fine, rare group
(Image) |
$ 3,500 |
| 1697 |
TC |
 10c Jefferson, Large Die
Trial Color Proof on India (150TC1). Eight neatly arranged on
exhibition page, from cut close to 64 x 78mm, most on card, one shows full
die sinkage, range of colors incl. Brown Orange, Carmine, Dull Red, Dull
Pale Blue, Yellow Brown, Ultramarine, Blue and Blue Green, few faults to be
expected, a Fine-Very Fine and interesting group
(Image) |
$ 1,700 |
| 1698 |
TC |
 12c Clay, Large Die Trial
Color Proof on India (151TC1). Ten neatly arranged on exhibition page,
from 30 x 35mm to 65 x 76mm, most on card, one shows full die sinkage,
range of colors incl. Orange Brown, Black, (full die sinkage), Ultramarine,
Light Blue, Green, Carmine, Blue, Brown Red, Red Orange and Dull Red, all
have rich color, few small faults, all appear Fine-Very Fine, interesting
and rare group (Image) |
$ 2,500 |
| 1699 |
P |
 1c-7c 1873-79 Issue, Large
Die Proofs on India (156P1, 183P1, 159P1, 160P1). Each die sunk on
approx. 142 x 213mm card, showing full die sinkage, 2c, 6c and 7c with
imprint, fresh and bright colors, Very Fine and choice (Image) |
$ 750 |
| 1700 |
TC |
 2c Jackson, Large Die Trial
Color Proof on India (157TC1). Four, from 51 x 58mm to 74 x 88mm, on
card, two show full die sinkage (Black hybrid and Dull Gray Blue), other
colors incl. Rose Pink, Deep Rose Pink and Black, all are fresh and Very
Fine, also incl. block of four of trial color plate proof on India in Black
(on card) (Image) |
$ 2,100 |
| 1701 |
P |
 24c Violet, Large Die Proof
on India (164P1). Three, each 70 x 85mm or larger, each shows full die
sinkage and imprint at bottom, range of shades (different from listed trial
colors), few light age spots, otherwise Very Fine and interesting group (Image) |
$ 450 |