1c-10c Pan-American, Roosevelt
Small Die Proofs (294P2-299P2). Each on original gray card backing,
fresh and Very Fine set (Image)
8c Black, Large Die Trial Color
Proof on India (414TCP1). Die sunk on 151 x 203mm card, showing full
die sinkage, blue "831066" control no. and pencil "Mr. Schofield" on
back, slightly rounded corners, otherwise Extremely Fine
(Image)
8c Olive Green, Large Die Proof
on India (414P1). Die sunk on 153 x 203mm card, showing full die
sinkage, blue control no. "329717" printed on back, Extremely Fine (Image)
8c Olive Green, Panama-Pacific
Small Die Proof on Wove (414P2). Rich color on fresh paper, Extremely
Fine and rare (Image)
15c Gray, Small Die Proof on
India (418P2). Two small faults in margin, appears Very Fine (Image)
15c Gray, Panama-Pacific Small
Die Proof on Wove (418P2a). Couple faint toned areas, Very Fine and
very rare (Image)
-1/2c Presidential, Large Die
Proof on India (803P1). Die sunk on 146 x 195mm card, showing full die
sinkage, "70035" control no. on back, two small pieces of scotch tape on
reverse, Extremely Fine and very rare (Image)
3c Benjamin Franklin, Large Die
Proof on India (1073P1). Die sunk on 152 x 203mm card, showing full die
sinkage, "178013B" control no., ms. "C. Brooks" and violet handstamp
on back, small scotch tape stain on back does not show thru, three hole
punch at left for filing, Extremely Fine and very rare
(Image)
8c-24c 1923 Air Post, Large Die
Proofs (C4P1-C6P1). Die sunk on 202 x 150mm cards, Nos. C4 and C6
signed "Harry S. New P.M.G.", No. C5 signed "Harry S. New", blue control
numbers on reverse, Nos. C4 and C6 with minor toning spots, No. C4 also
with few scuffs clear of designVERY FINE AND RARE SET OF LARGE DIE PROOFS.
According to the AAMC, only five sets of large die proofs are known. (Image)
1c Blue, Post Office, Die Essay
on India Mounted on White Ivory Card (O47E1a). 70 x 80mm, small flaws
at bottom, otherwise Very Fine (Image)
1c Dull Blue, Post Office, Die
Essay on Proof Paper (O47E1b). 32 x 37mm, bright and fresh, Extremely
Fine and rare (Image)