Sale 816 — The Falk Finkelburg Collection of U.S. Essays & Proofs
Sale Date — Wednesday, 29 September, 1999
Category — 10c 1869 Pictorial Issue Essays
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1444
E
10c Blackish Slate, Large Die Essay on India (116-E2a). Die sunk on 115 x 77mm card, immaculate condition on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, very rare especially in such pristine condition
2,500
2,600
1445
E
10c Blue, Large Die Essay on India (116-E2a). Die sunk on 115 x 77mm card, showing full die sinkage, couple faint toned spots, otherwise Very Fine and choice, very rare, ex Earl of Crawford
2,500
2,600
Back to Top1446
E
2c Orange Yellow, Large Die Essay on India (116-E2a). Die sunk on 113 x 75mm card, showing full die sinkage, bright color, natural indentation at right from die, fresh and Very Fine, very rare
2,500
2,100
Back to Top1447
E
10c Red Brown, Large Die Essay on India (116-E2a). Die sunk on 111 x 71mm card, rich color, few light toned spots, faint bend at bottom left, otherwise Very Fine, very rare
2,500
2,000
Back to Top1448
E
10c Orange Brown, Large Die Essay on India (116-E2a). Die sunk on 123 x 84mm card, showing full die sinkage, rich color, few faint toned spots, slight thinning at bottom left corner from mount removal, otherwise Very Fine, very rare
2,500
2,200
Back to Top1449
E
10c Red Orange, Large Die Essay on India (116-E2a). 31 x 31mm (removed from card), small thin at bottom, otherwise Fine, rare
2,500
900
Back to Top1450
E
10c Black, Large Die Essay on India (116-E4). Die sunk on 87 x 98mm card, showing full die sinkage, bright paper, Very Fine and choice, rare
2,000
2,800
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