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Sale 1011 — United States Stamps & Postal History, Foreign
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 21-24 June, 2011
Category — Essays and Proofs - 1894 thru Washington Franklin Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
347
E
1c Dusky Blue Green, Large Die Essay on India (247-E8 var). 60 x 66mm, die imprint at bottom, with both triangles engraved, ms. "34" at bottom left refers to the Bureau die no. light diagonal crease, still Very Fine, a rare and possibly unique essay, unlisted in Scott, ex Morris and Whitpain
1,000
400
348
TC
1c Dark Blue, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (246TC1). On 71 x 72mm card with full die sinkage, American die imprint at bottom, rich color, India with light crease at bottom left, otherwise Very Fine, scarce, ex Brazer, listed but unpriced in Scott, which prices others of the set at between $1,000.00 and $1,500.00
E. 500-750
350
Back to Top349
E
2c Red Lake, Composite Large Die Essay on India (250-E2). On 115 x 68mm card, showing two designs, one at left without corner triangles, design at right with experimental 15-line high triangles, red ms. "1. D. & R." crossed out and with "1. R & D Lake 1/4 P.W -", albino impressions of part of 1c stamps at top, fresh and Very Fine, probably unique, ex Morris and Whitpain
2,000
1,700
Back to Top350
P
2c Deep Red, Die Essay on India, 50c Orange, Large Die Proof on India (250-E3, 260P1). First 37 x 46mm, off card, with Die "C-224" and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint, Very Fine, the color is more a Lake shade than Deep Red, second on 152 x 201mm card with full die sinkage, vertical die sinkage area, deep rich color, slightly different from issued design with circles around value tablets impinging on oval, card with small toned spot and minor corner wear, Very Fine
1,450
375
Back to Top351
E
3c Deep Green, Ty. II, Large Die Essay (253-E1a). 44 x 60mm, American die no. and imprint at bottom, intense color, small thin spot at top right, faint diagonal crease, otherwise Fine, rare, ex Burrows (where mistakenly identified as a trial color proof) and Whitpain
1,250
600
Back to Top352
TC
10c Olive Green, Ty. II, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (283TC1). On 151 x 202mm card with full die sinkage, bright color, "C-229" and albino impression of American die no. at bottom, partially complete strike of red "Received Third Asst. P.M. Genl. P.O.D. Dec. 24, 1897" double-circle datestamp on back, card with some soiling, otherwise Very Fine, ex Whitpain, this color unlisted in Scott, Scott Retail as listed color
1,250
650
Back to Top353
TC
10c Brown Ochre, Ty. II, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (283TC1). On 84 x 85mm card with full die sinkage, bright color, fresh and Very Fine, ex Whitpain, this shade is unlisted in Scott, Scott Retail as listed shade
1,250
425
Back to Top354
TC
15c Greenish Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (284TC1). On 151 x 203mm card with full die sinkage, bright shade, albino impression of American die no. and imprint, partially complete strike of red "Received Third Asst. P.M. Genl. P.O.D. Dec. 24, 1897" double-circle datestamp on back, card with some soiling, otherwise Very Fine, scarce, ex Whitpain, Scott Catalogue lists only Red Violet as a trial color, Scott Retail as the listed color
2,000
1,300
Back to Top355
TC
15c Brown Ochre, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (284TC1). On 76 x 78mm card with full die sinkage, brilliant color, albino impression of American die no. and imprint, Very Fine and choice, very rare, ex Whitpain, Scott Catalogue lists only Red Violet as a trial color, Scott Retail as the listed color
2,000
800
Back to Top356
P
1c-$5.00 1894-98 Bureau Issue, Large Die Proofs on India (247P1, 250P1, 254P1-263P1). Die sunk on approximately 150 x 200mm cards with full die sinkage, except last three approx. 42 x 48mm India mounted on 150 x 220mm cards, vivid colors, 2c and 4c untrimmed edges of the India paper which extend outside the die sinkage area, 4c and 8c with small toned spots, Very Fine and scarce group
4,300
1,600
Back to Top357
P
10c Trans-Mississippi, Large Die proof on India (290P1). Die sunk on 202 x 142mm card, deep rich color, couple small tears well outside die sinkage area, appears Very Fine
650
110
Back to Top358
P
10c Trans-Mississippi, Small Die Proof on Wove (290P2). Affixed to original gray card backing from the Roosevelt album, Very Fine and choice, only 85 were produced
650
180
Back to Top359
15c Orange Brown on Buff, Trial Color Proof (340TC). Stamp size as always, bright color which is slightly oxidized, Very Fine, scarce, listed but unpriced in Scott
E. 400-500
400
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