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Sale 890 — The Lake Shore Collection of U.S. Essays and Proofs (Part 1)
Sale Date — Wednesday, 2 February, 2005
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue Proofs
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
381
P
1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Hybrid Proofs on India (112P-122P). Gold-stamped leatherbound album titled "Proofs. United States Postage Stamps, Series of 1869, Engraved by the National Bank Note Company, New York", containing one of each value on India and mounted on gold-framed card, some splitting along binding and some cover wear, otherwise Very Fine, unusual and rare complete presentation book of proofs for the 1869 Pictorial Issue
E. 2,000-3,000
2,100
382
P
1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Small Die Proofs on India (112P2-122P2). Complete page from Roosevelt presentation album, fresh and bright colors, trivial edgewear on page not affecting any proofsVERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE INTACT PAGE OF SMALL DIE PROOFS FROM A ROOSEVELT PRESENTATION ALBUM.
Only 85 albums were produced. Many have been broken up.
4,575
3,500
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P
1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Plate Proofs on India (112P3-122P3). Large margins, bright colors, few minor flaws as often found on this fragile paper, otherwise Very Fine
855
650
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P
1c Buff, Large Die Proof Printed Directly on Card (112P1 var). 155 x 215mm with full die sinkage, pretty pastel color, trivial toned specks around edges, otherwise Very Fine, Scott Retail as normal
750
270
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P
3c Ultramarine, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (114P2a). Deep rich color, small thins and tear at bottom, still appears Very Fine, rare, perhaps 3-5 are known, ex Cutts, with 1983 P.F. certificate
2,000
1,000
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P
6c Ultramarine, Large Die Proof on India (115P1). Die sunk on 145 x 227mm card with full die sinkage, deep rich color, trivial corner wear, Very Fine and choice
900
600
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P
6c Ultramarine, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (115P2a). Fresh and bright color, small toned spot at right and tiny thin spot at top right corner, otherwise Very Fine, very rare, perhaps 3-5 were printed
2,000
675
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TC
15c Red Brown, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (118TC1). Die sunk on 212 x 143mm card, showing full die sinkage, imprint at bottom, rich color, few small toned spots, otherwise Very Fine, rare, ex Finkelburg
2,500
1,050
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P
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II, Large Die Proof on India (119P1). Die sunk on 145 225mm card with full die sinkage, fresh and bright colors, left edge of card with trace of binding from presentation book, Very Fine
550
950
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P
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II, Hybrid Large Die Proof on India (119P1 var). Cut to size, mounted on India and die sunk on 79 x 92mm card, with imprint at bottom in Black, Very Fine, Scott Retail as normal
550
375
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P
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I, Hybrid Large Die Proof on India (119P1 var). Stamp size and mounted on 74 x 83mm card with gold border, fresh and Very Fine, Scott Retail as normal
550
115
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P
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (119P2a). Rich colors, small thin spot and some toning, otherwise Very Fine, rare, pehaps 3-5 were produced
2,000
900
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TC
30c Red Brown & Gray Blue, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (121TC1). Die sunk on 71 x 79mm card with full die sinkage, rich colorsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. THIS COMBINATION OF COLORS IS UNLISTED IN SCOTT.
Ex Mason.
3,500
2,100
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TC
30c Brown & Deep Blue, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (121TC1). Die sunk on 72 x 80mm card with full die sinkage, deep rich colorsVERY FINE. THIS COMBINATION OF COLORS IN UNLISTED IN SCOTT.
This trial color proof is remarkable for the intensity of its colors.
3,500
2,700
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TC
30c Carmine Lake & Dark Ultramarine, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (121TC1). Die sunk on 85 x 99mm card with full die sinkage, rich colorsVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE TRIAL COLOR LARGE DIE PROOF.
The colors on the example offered here approach those of the issued colors.
3,500
2,100
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TC
30c 1869 Pictorial Issue, Large Die Trial Color Proofs on India (121TC1). Three, trimmed to stamp size, colors incl. Orange & Deep Green and two approaching the issued color, large margins to just in at bottom of first, Fine, unusual
E. 500-750
525
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P
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Large Die Proof on India (121P1). Die sunk on 150 x 223mm card with full die sinkage, bright colors, Very Fine
1,250
900
Back to Top398
P
30c Carmine & Blue, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (121P2a). 26 x 26mm, rich colors, chemically lightened toning of paper, otherwise Very Fine, scarce, perhaps 3-5 were produced, with 1993 P.F. certificate
2,000
1,050
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P
30c Carmine & Blue, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (121P2a). 25 x 26mm, usual overall toning, mounted on card, Very Fine, scarce, perhaps 3-5 are known, with 1994 P.F. certificate
2,000
550
Back to Top400
P
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Plate Proof on India (121P3). Top right corner imprint block of fifteen, huge margins, radiant colors, small hole affects center stamp, usual minor paper irregularities associated with this fragile paper, otherwise Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
2,230
2,500
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