Essays, Proofs & Specimens continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
Prices realized...
| 23 |
P |
 1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Plate Proofs on Card (112P4-122P4). Large margins, brilliant colors,
fresh and Very Fine set (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
1,015.00 |
650.00 |
| 24 |
E |
 1c-10c 1869 Pictorial,
Imperforate Plate Essays (112-E4b, 114-E6b, 115-E2c three, 116-E1k two). Large margins, range of colors with no duplication, original gum, h.r., Very Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
675.00 |
275.00 |
| 25 |
P |
 2c Brown, Plate Proof on India (113P3). Large margins, tied by "Chicago Ill. Sep. 6, 1892" duplex on locally addressed cover, some slight soiling, otherwise Very Fine, an attractive and rare use of the
proof, which was apparently accepted by the Chicago post office, with 2001 A.P.S. certificate (Image
Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 500-750 |
1,300.00 |
| 26 |
E |
 5c
Washington, Small Lettering, Plate Essay on Wove, Perforated 12 (115-E2d). Block of four in Orange, singles in Orange and Blue, original gum, bright colors, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
1,200.00 |
750.00 |
| 27 |
E |
 30c Burgoyne, Black on Orange Surface Tinted Bond Paper (121-E1p).
Horizontal pair with huge top sheet margin, Very Fine-Extremely Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
550.00 |
225.00 |
| 28 |
P |
 1c-90c 1870-71 National Bank Note Co., Large Die Proofs on Card (145P1-155P1).On approximately 147 x 212mm cards with full die sinkage, bright colors, few with small scuffs or toned spots (6c with toned
speckling on card), 15c with some oxidation, still most appear Fine-Very Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
2,950.00 |
1,100.00 |
| 29 |
P |
 12c Blackish Violet, Plate Proof on India (162P3). Block of 24, large margins incl. sheet margin at left, mounted on card, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice large multiple, Scott Retail as six blocks of four (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
1,140.00 |
600.00 |
| 30 |
E |
 Continental Bank Note Co., 3c Liberty Die Essays on White Glazed Paper, Plate Essay on India, Plate Essay Perforated (184-E12b, 184-E12c, 184-E12d). Two of first in Blue and Black Brown, approximately 30
x 35mm, second on card in Green, last in Brown, Fine-Very Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
1,175.00 |
375.00 |
| 31 |
E |
 Philadelphia
Bank Note Co., 30c + 90c Frame Only, Die Essays on Proof Paper, Printed Thru a Mat (190-E1c). Ten, mostly different colors, several on card, some paper faults, appear Fine-Very Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
1,000.00 |
375.00 |
| 32 |
E |
 (5c) Garfield, Gray Brown, Large Die Essay on India (205-E2). Two, die sunk on 151 x 223mm and 81 x 95mm cards with full die sinkage, American Bank Note Co. and die no. imprint at bottom, also "Pres. Jas. A.
Garfield" printed below design, Very Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
500.00 |
200.00 |
| 33 |
E |
 (5c) Garfield, Large Die Essay on White Glazed Paper (205-E3b). Complete set of five Scott-listed colors, from 35 x 41mm to 77 x 79mm (three are the larger size), few paper flaws, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, scarce complete set (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
3,750.00 |
1,000.00 |
