| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 551 | P |
1c-$2.00 Trans-Mississippi,
Large Die Proofs (285P1-293P1). Each die sunk on individual 152 x 152mm
cards showing full die sinkage, Extremely Fine set in immaculate condition
(Image) |
6,950.00 | 4,750.00 |
| 552 | E |
1c-$2.00 Trans-Mississippi,
Bicolored Large Die Essays (285E8a-293E7a). Complete set of bicolored
essays on 108 x 125 mm cards showing complete designs in two colors,
Extremely Fine and rare set -- it is reported that the Bureau's plan to
produce a bicolored commemorative set was cancelled due to the outbreak of
the Spanish-American War and demands for other security printing -- a
similar set realized $2,600 hammer in our March 2000 sale (Image) |
3,125.00 | 2,400.00 |