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Sale 930 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 February, 2007
Category — Essays, Proofs and Specimens: Bank Note Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1146
P
1c-90c 1870-87 Bank Note Issues, Small Die Proofs on Wove (145P2/213P2). Seventeen different incl. Nos. 145P2, 157P2-166P2, 206P2, 208P2, 209P2, 211P2, 212P2 and 215P2, on original gray card backing, two with some oxidation, otherwise Very Fine, only 85 of each were produced
3,145
2,000
1147
P
1c-90c 1870 Bank Note Issue, Plate Proofs on India (145P3-155P3). Large margins to clear, bright colors, 10c and 90c small faults, appear Fine-Very Fine
311
170
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P
1c-90c 1873-88 Bank Note Issues, Plate Proofs on Card (156P4/218P4). 21 different, large margins, radiant colors, Very Fine and choice group
1,265
750
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P
2c Brown, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (157P2a). Intense color, slight overall soiling as do most of this issue, appears Very Fine, scarce as only 3-5 were produced
1,200
1,500
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P
2c Brown, Plate Proof on India (157P3). Bottom imprint and plate no. 412 block of fourteen, on card and so free from the defects that can plague this fragile paper, Very Fine and choice
650
550
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TC
2c 1873 Issue, Atlanta Trial Color Proofs (157TC4). Blocks of four, complete for all five colors, large margins, fresh and Very Fine, scarce set of blocks, Scott Retail as singles
1,020
1,100
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P
3c Dark Green, Plate Proof on Thick Proof Paper (158P var). Bottom imprint strip of four, large margins other sides, Very Fine and choice, unlisted in Scott, ex Brazer
E. 500-750
425
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TC
6c 1873 Issue, Goodall Small Die Proofs (159TC2). Complete set of all five Scott-listed colors, four on original cards, one on non-contemporary card, bright colors, Very Fine, scarce set
1,500
1,700
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P
12c-90c 1873 Issue, Plate Proofs on India (162P3 var-166P3 var). Blocks of four, block sunk on 126 x 185mm cards with full die sinkage, deep rich colors, Very Fine, unusual, probably prepared for presentation, these are the first such items we have encountered, Scott Retail as normal blocks of four
915
750
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E
Philadelphia Bank Note Co., Vignette Only, Die Essay on Old White Glazed Paper (182-E1a). 51 x 84mm, intense color, Very Fine and choice, scarce, this is the first we have offered since keeping computerized records
500
225
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E
Philadelphia Bank Note Co., Vignette Only, Die Essay on Proof Paper (182-E1b). Ten of the sixteen Scott-listed colors, each with full die sinkage, fresh and Very Fine group
1,000
650
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E
Philadelphia Bank Note Co., 2c-30c Washington, Plate Essay, Perforated and Gummed (183-E2e). Two sheets of twelve, incl. Dull Deep Violet Red (the only color listed in Scott) and also Blue Green, original gum, h.r., few perf separations, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, scarce
1,000
325
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E
Philadelphia Bank Note Co., 3c Black & Carmine, Composite Die Essay on Thick Wove (184-E1 var). 34 x 40mm, vignette cut out and pasted in place, Very Fine, unusual item, unlisted in Scott, this differs from the footnote after the listing which described frame cut out inside and out
E. 200-300
300
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E
Philadelphia Bank Note Co. , 3c Washington, Essays on Proof Paper, Cut Close (184-E2a). Three, complete for all Scott-listed colors, paper flaws, still appear Fine, scarce complete set
750
450
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E
Philadelphia Bank Note Co., 3c Dark Blue & Black, Composite Die Essay on Stamp Paper (184-E4 var). Vignette cut out and with Washington vignette similar to that used on 79-E37 affixed in place, on India with Continental Bank Note Co. imprint, Very Fine, unusual item, unlisted in Scott
E. 300-400
400
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E
Philadelphia Bank Note Co., 3c Washington, Plate Essay on Stamp Paper, Imperforate (184-E4c). Sheet of 18 consisting of two panes of nine printed tete-beche, struck in Bright Ultramarine and Carmine, few light wrinkles, Very Fine
800
325
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E
Philadelphia Bank Note Co., 3c Washington, Plate Essay on Glazed Thin Wove Paper, Imperforate (184-E4f). Sheet consisting of two panes of nine printed tete-beche, both struck in Carmine, few paper imperfections us often found on this fragile paper, otherwise Very Fine
600
450
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E
Continental Bank Note Co., 3c Black, Liberty Die Essay on White Glazed Paper (184-E12b). 62 x 75mm, signed by Charles Skinner at bottom, Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as unsigned
500
425
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1165
P
5c Blue, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (185P2a). Rich color, usual light paper toning as found on this issue, small translucency at top from hinge, appears Very Fine, scarce as only 3-5 were produced, this is the first we have offered since keeping computerized records
1,200
2,800
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TC
5c Taylor, Trial Color Proofs on Stamp Paper, Gummed (185TC4). Four, complete for all three Scott-listed shades, also with unlisted Brown, choice centering, few minor imperfections, appear Very Fine
1,200
1,600
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TC
10c Jefferson, Trial Color Proofs on Stamp Paper, Gummed (187TC4). All three Scott-listed colors plus additional example in Green (unlisted), bright colors, choice centering, minor imperfections, Very Fine and choice
1,200
700
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TC
15c Webster, Trial Color Proofs on Stamp Paper, Gummed (189TC4). Complete for the three Scott-listed colors, also additional Blue (unlisted), choice centering, few trivial imperfections, Very Fine and choice
1,200
1,000
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S
1c-90c 1879-83 Bank Note Issues, "Specimen" Ovpts., Ty. D (189S/211S-D). The complete set of ten different as listed, all original gum except 30c and 90c (no gum) and 4c regummed and reperfed, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, the 10c, 15c and 30c exceptional
920
475
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TC
30c Hamilton, Trial Color Proofs on Stamp Paper, Gummed (190TC4). Three, incl. Ultramarine and two unlisted colors -- Brown and Vermilion -- choice centering, Very Fine
900
350
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E
(5c) Garfield, Bright Red Orange, Negative Impression Large Die Essay on Thick Wove (205-E3a var). 54 x 69mm, brilliant color, light corner crease at top left, Very Fine and choice, a stunning essay, Scott Catalogue lists this on India (which may be erroneous), this is the first on any paper we have offered since keeping computerized records
1,000
1,500
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P
5c Yellow Brown, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (205P2a). Bright color, usual slight paper toning as found on this issue, Very Fine and rare, only 3-5 were produced, this is the first we have offered since keeping computerized records
1,200
1,700
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TC
5c Deep Green, Large Die Trial Color Proof (205TC). Printed directly on 74 x 101mm card with full die sinkage, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice, unlisted in Scott as printed directly on card
1,000
1,100
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TC
5c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on Glazed Paper (205TC var). 33 x 36mm, bright shade, Very Fine, unlisted in Scott on this paper
E. 300-400
550
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E
1c Gray Blue, Die Essay on India (206-E6a). On 41 x 56mm card, rich color, Very Fine, scarce
750
325
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P
6c Rose, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (208P2a). Bright color, fresh and Very Fine example of this rare proof, only 3-5 were produced
1,200
2,800
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P
6c Rose, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (208P2a). Unusually deep rich color, usual slight paper toning as found on this issue, trivial natural inclusion, Very Fine, scarce, only 3-5 were produced, this unusual color may have been struck but not used in the Panama-Pacific Exposition presentation, ex Brazer
1,200
2,100
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P
6c Rose, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (208P2a). Bright shade which differs significantly from the issued color, Very Fine, scarce, only 3-5 were produced, this unusual color may have been struck but not used in the Panama-Pacific Exposition presentation, ex Brazer
1,200
2,500
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P
10c Brown, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (209P2a). Bright color, fresh and Very Fine, rare as only 3-5 were printed
1,200
750
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P
1c Ultramarine, Plate Proof on India (212P3). Block of four, large margins, rich color, trivial thinning, appears Very Fine
600
160
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P
1c Ultramarine, Plate Proof on Card (212P4). Large margins, radiant color, tiny scuff at bottom right corner where someone has tried to confirm that this is not on India, Very Fine and choice, surprisingly scarce plate proof on card, this is the first we have offered since keeping computerized records
2,000
0
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P
3c Vermilion, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (214P2a). Usual paper toning and some slight oxidation as is found on this issue, otherwise Very Fine, rare, only 3-5 were produced
1,200
1,000
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P
5c Indigo, Large Die Proof on India (216P1). On 144 x 214mm card with full die sinkage, die no, imprint and "Garfield U.S. 5c stamp" at bottom, trace of presentation binding at left edge, Very Fine
600
325
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P
5c Blue, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (216P2a). Rich color, small thin spots, appears Very Fine, scarce as only 3-5 were produced
1,200
850
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P
30c Orange Brown, Large Die Proof on India (217P1). On 144 x 222mm card with full die sinkage, trace of presentation binding at left edge, fresh and Very Fine
625
300
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P
90c Purple, Large Die Proof on India (218P1). On 144 x 222mm card with full die sinkage, radiant color, trace of presentation binding at left edge, Very Fine
625
425
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P
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Plate Proofs on India or Card (219P4/229P3). Most high values on India but with 15c on each, large margins, bright colors, Very Fine
1,187
325
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P
2c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Plate Proofs on India (219DP3, 221P3-227P3, 229P3). Blocks of four except 8c and 15c blocks of six, the 6c and 8c on original card backing and with top right corner margin, several others with sheet margin on one side, 8c vertical scissors-cut between two at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, scarce group
2,090
800
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P
1c-10c 1890-93 Issue, Large Die Proofs on India (219P1, 221P1, 226P1). On approximately 82 x 80mm cards with full die sinkage, rich colors, few small toned spots, otherwise Very Fine
675
400
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P
2c Lake, Carmine, Plate Proofs on Card (219DP4, 220P4). Horizontal pairs, incl. two shades of Carmine, large margins, fresh and Very Fine
1,130
500
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E
2c Red Orange, Frame Only, Die Essay on India (220-E8b). On 58 x 63mm card with almost full die sinkage, radiant color, few light toned spots, otherwise Very Fine, scarce essay
700
1,600
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P
2c Carmine, Large Die Proof on India (220P1). On 82 x 82mm card with full die sinkage, rich color, fresh and Very Fine
450
700
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E
(3c) Purple, Vignette and Label Only, Die Essay on India (221-E2). On 75 x 74mm card with full die sinkage, deep rich color, unusual grid laid out on India, card with some toned spots, otherwise Very Fine, scarce and desirable essay
750
2,200
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P
4c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Large Die Proofs on India (222P1, 226P1, 227P1, 229P1). On approximately 68 x 66mm cards with full die sinkage, incl. two distinct shades of 10c, fresh and Very Fine, Scott Catalogue does not list any Trial Colors for the 10c
1,275
1,300
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E
4c Black Brown, Die Essay on India (222-E2). On 75 x 73mm card with full die sinkage, intense shade and impression, Very Fine and choice example of this scarce essay with Lincoln facing left
1,000
1,700
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6c Brown Red, Imperforate (224a). Top left corner margin block of ten with part imprint, ms. "Approved for color 2/24/90 P.M.G." at top, original gum, small thin spots, appears Very Fine, surely unique with the approval, Scott Retail as singles
1,125
2,000
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TC
6c Deep Orange Red, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (224TC1). On 81 x 82mm card with full die sinkage, radiant color, ms. "color of bidding sample" on back in pencil, Very Fine and choice
400
700
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