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Sale 816 — The Falk Finkelburg Collection of U.S. Essays & Proofs
Sale Date — Wednesday, 29 September, 1999
Category — 5c 1869 Pictorial Issue Essays
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1409
E
5c Gray Violet, Large Lettering, Large Die Essay on India (115-E1a). 38 x 32mm, deep rich color, small surface scuff at top, otherwise Fine and rare
600
210
1410
E
5c Washington, Large Lettering, Large Die Essay on India (115-E1b). Eight, from 57 x 79mm to 41 x 66mm, seven show full die sinkage, range of colors incl. Deep Rose, Scarlet, Deep Scarlet, Yellow Green, Red Brown, Carmine, Black and Dark Carmine, few small faults, a Fine-Very Fine and appealing group
4,000
2,900
Back to Top1411
E
5c Washington, Large Lettering, Large Die Essay on India (115-E1b). Five, from 36 x 48mm to 41 x 66mm, range of colors incl. Blue, Dark Blue, Red Violet, Blue Ultramarine and Orange, two smaller on card, few small faults, all appear Fine-Very Fine
2,500
1,200
Back to Top1412
E
5c Washington, Large Lettering, Large Die Essay on India (115-E1b). Three, each die sunk on approx. 150 x 224mm card, showing full die sinkage, incl. Green, Black Brown and Orange, all are fresh and Very Fine
1,500
1,500
Back to Top1413
E
5c Washington, Large Lettering, Large Die Essay on Proof Paper (115-E1c). Three, two are 30 x 30mm, one is 24 x 24mm, incl. Orange, Red Brown and Dark Red Brown, two have small thin spots, otherwise Fine
1,500
350
Back to Top1414
E
5c Orange, Blue, Large Lettering, Large Die Essay on Pink Bond (115-E1d). Former 32 x 38mm, latter 29 x 31, both have deep rich color, Blue small paper wrinkle at top, otherwise Very Fine
1,000
700
Back to Top1415
E
5c Black, Large Lettering, Large Die Essay on Light Yellow Green Bond (115-E1e). 36 x 37mm, deep shade, trivial corner crease at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine
500
325
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E
5c Orange, Large Lettering, Large Die Essay on Pale Olive Buff Bond (115-E1f). 32 x 32mm, vibrant color, few natural inclusions, Very Fine
500
280
Back to Top1417
E
5c Blue, Large Lettering, Large Die Essay on Clear White Bond (115-E1h). 34 x 35mm, bright color on fresh paper, Very Fine and choice
500
200
Back to Top1418
E
5c Orange, Large Lettering, Large Die Essay on Thick Cloudy Bond (115-E1i). Four, from 28 x 28mm to 36 x 40mm, incl. Orange (2), Red Brown and Black, one has small bend, otherwise fresh and Fine-Very Fine
2,000
800
Back to Top1419
E
5c Washington, Small Lettering, Large Die Essay on India (115-E2a). Three: two approx. 56 x 75mm showing full die sinkage (one with imprint) in Black and Scarlet, last 43 x 60mm, Dull Brown, all are fresh and Very Fine, rare
2,250
2,100
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E
5c Washington, Small Lettering, Plate Essay on Wove, Imperforate (115-E2c). Eight blocks of four and two singles, four blocks show imprint, wide range of colors incl. Red Brown, Buff, shades of Red Violet, Green, original gum, h.r., few small faults, all appear Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
2,810
1,800
Back to Top1421
E
5c Washington, Small Lettering, Plate Essay on Wove, Perforated 12 (115-E2d). Two blocks of four and a single, blocks of Orange, single of Blue, original gum, h.r., bright color, single has horizontal crease, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
1,350
625
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