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United States

Essays, Trial Colors & Proofs
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
3380 P 3P2-4P2 image1847 (1875 Reproductions), 5¢ to 10¢ complete, "Roosevelt" small die proofs (Scott 3P2-4P2), fresh with massive margins and brilliant color and detail; each with margin thins from removal, Extremely Fine nonetheless, only 85 albums were produced.
Scott $850. (Image)

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Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
3381 P 3P4-4P4 image1847 (1875 Reproductions), 5¢ to 10¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 3P4-4P4), large balanced margins, Very Fine.
Scott $500. (Image)

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Estimate $250-350
SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction
3382 P 9X1P2 imageNew York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black, small die proof on India paper (Scott 9X1P2), crisp and clean; margins close but clear and balanced, Very Fine.
Scott $350. (Image)

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Estimate $250-350
SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction
3383 E 37-E1 image1851, 24¢ Washington essay, by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co., in black (Scott 37-E1), die on India, large margins; corner crease & small scissor cut at the lower right, Very Fine appearance.
Brazer 52E-A.
Scott $2,500. (Image)

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Estimate $250-350
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction
3384 P 40P2-47P2 image1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 1¢ to 90¢ complete, "Roosevelt" small die proofs on white wove paper (Scott 40P2-47P2), each fresh with full, well-balanced margins, still affixed to gray album page, Very Fine, only 85 albums produced.
Scott $2,800. (Image)

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Estimate $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction
3385 P 56P3 image1861, 3¢ First Design, vermilion trial color and brown red plate proof on India paper (Scott 56TC, 56P3), each crisp and bright with clear, well-balanced margins; Proof with small thin at top right, corner crease at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $3,050. (Image)

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Estimate $2,000-3,000
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
3386 P 59P3 image1861, 12¢ black, First Design, plate proof on India paper (Scott 59P3), now catalogued as #69-E6d, mounted on card cut to size, fresh and alluring, Very Fine.
Scott $350. (Image)

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Estimate $250-350
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction
3387 P 59P3 image1861, 12¢ black, First Design, plate proof on India paper (Scott 59P3), plate number 5, now catalogued as #69-E6d, attention-grabbing with rich color on immaculate paper; tiny thin at hairline from hinge removal, still Very Fine, if ever proof were needed black on white rules supreme….
Scott $350. (Image)

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Estimate $250-350
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
3388 P 63TC5a, 63TC6 image1¢ Franklin, Trial Color Plate Proofs on Wykoff Patent starched surface paper (Scott 63TC5a, 63TC6), 11 different colors imperf and seven different perforated, neatly mounted on two display pages, all bright and fresh, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $790. (Image) (Image2)

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Estimate $250-350
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
3389 P 63P4//78P4 image1861-66, 11 different plate proofs on card (Scott 63P4//78P4), lacking only the 24¢ red lilac (70P4) and including the scarce 3¢ scarlet (74TC4), a choice set with bright, fresh colors and extra large margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $685. (Image) (Image2)

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Estimate $300-400
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction
3390 P 66TC6 image1861, 3¢ lake, trial color proof on stamp paper, perf'd (Scott 66TC6), o.g., lightly hinged, a lovely stamp with exquisite color and centering, all on fresh paper with choice perforations, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate as #66.
Scott $2,000. (Image) (Image2)

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Estimate $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction
3391 P 70P4 image1862, 24¢ red lilac, plate proof on card (Scott 70P4), bright, fresh and Extremely Fine. A choice example of this scarce plate proof.
Scott $500. (Image)

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Estimate $300-400
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction
3392 P 70P4 image1862, 24¢ red lilac, plate proof on card (Scott 70P4), an exquisite proof with unbelievable color depth, crisp on glowing white card, Extremely Fine, a scarce item, especially this choice.
Scott $500. (Image)

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Estimate $500-750
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction
3393 P 71P1 var image1861, 30¢ orange, large die proof, with black "Specimen" overprint (Scott 71P1 var), the proof immaculate with cleanly applied overprint; on salesman's sample book page with National Bank Note Company inscription at bottom in gray; discoloration at top of page, otherwise sound, Fine to Very Fine+. (Image)

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Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction
3394 P 72P1 var image1861, 90¢ blue, large die proof, with black "Specimen" overprint (Scott 72P1 var), the design in deep color and with razor-sharp detail; National Bank Note Company information in brown copper at bottom of salesman's sample book page, Very Fine. (Image)

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Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction
3395 P 73P1 image1863, 2¢ black, die I, hybrid large die proof on India paper (Scott 73P1), mounted on approximately 60 x 61mm India, die-sunk on 5½ x 8½-inch card (page from presentation or sample booklet; strip of linen hinge remains at left); proof pristine, dimple at top of India backing, card with a couple spots and a creased lower right corner, all well away from the proof, Very Fine, Scott $10,000 for a normal large die proof. (Image) (Image2)

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Estimate $1,500-2,000
CLOSED
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3396 P 73P1-S image2¢ black, die I, large die proof on India paper, overprinted "SPECIMEN" in red (Scott 73P1-S), mounted on a 153x228 mm card with blue National Bank Note Co. "Specimen Postage Stamp" imprint from a salesman's sample book.
Scott $10,000.


Only one "normal" Black Jack large die proof from Die I without the "SPECIMEN" overprint is recorded. Even in this format it is is exceedingly rare, with perhaps no more than a half dozen full size examples in existence. (Image)

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Estimate $3,500-5,000
SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction
3397 Pbl 73P3 image1863, 2¢ black, die I, plate proof on India paper (Scott 73P3), bottom right corner margin block of 9, an absolutely pristine and sound item, with clean color and clear lines, Very Fine, a real beauty—and a scarce large multiple.
Scott $1,500+. (Image)

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Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
3398 P 78P1 image1863, 24¢ lilac, hybrid large die proof (Scott 78P1), pristine proof, mounted on India and die-sunk on 5½ x 8½-inch gilt-edged presentation/samples book page; spot of discoloration at lower right of page mentioned strictly for accuracy, Very Fine. (Image) (Image2)

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Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
3399 Ebl 79-E25b image1867, 3¢ typographed Washington essay, in dim red (Scott 79-E25b), plate on more opaque white wove, full right pane of 100, without gum as issued, a jaw-dropper of a survivor, the paper still clean and color fresh and strong; edge flaws, some stamps faulty, but still has to be called Very Fine for simply still existing, even faulty, an exhibition-worthy item.
Scott $5,000 as singles. (Image)

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Estimate $500-750
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction
3400 E 79-E25c imageNational Bank Note Co., 3¢ Plate Essays on Gibson Patent Starch-Coated Paper (Scott 79-E25c), Small group comprising six different colors in blocks of 4, plus 11 singles and a pair, mostly in the same colors as one of the blocks, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $925. (Image) (Image2)

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Estimate $400-600
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
3401 P 104TC4 image1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 3¢ "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card complete (Scott 104TC4), wonderfully fresh, each with full, well-balanced margins, Very Fine, a beautiful set.
Scott $520. (Image)

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Estimate $300-400
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction
3402 P 112P4//122P4, 129P4, 133P3 image1869, Pictorials complete, plate proofs on card + 1¢ Re-Issue on India (Scott 112P4//122P4, 129P4, 133P3), an exceptional set, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,115. (Image) (Image2)

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Estimate $500-750
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
3403 E 116-E1c image1869, 10¢ Lincoln essay, in deep blue (Scott 116-E1c), complete die on India, 52 x 60 mm, removed from card, bright fresh color; hinge remnant on the reverse, Fine to Very Fine.
Brazer 116E-Da.
Scott $1,100. (Image)

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Estimate $250-350
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction
3404 E 116-E1c image1869, 10¢ Lincoln essay, in green (Scott 116-E1c), complete die on India, 54 x 68 mm, removed from card, bright fresh color and clean back; natural paper inclusion at left, Fine to Very Fine.
Brazer 116E-Da. (Image)

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Estimate $250-350
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction
3405 Ebl 122-E3 image1869, 90¢ Pictorial frame essay, small numerals, in dull violet (Scott 122-E3), plate on stamp paper, imperf, bottom right corner margin block of 20, on clean paper in soft color with full to large margins surrounding; faults, including hinge-sealed tear affecting positions 14 & 18, otherwise Very Fine appearance, a scarce multiple.
Brazer 122E-Cd.
Scott $4,500 as singles. (Image)

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Estimate $1,000-1,500
CLOSED
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3406 P 156P4-166P4 image1873, C.B.N.C. Issue, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 156P4-166P4), fresh and bright with large margins except 6¢ a bit faded.
Scott $1,220. (Image) (Image2)

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Estimate $400-600
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
3407 P 161P4 image1873, 10¢ brown, C.B.N.C. printing, plate proof on card (Scott 161P4), sharp with wonderful color gradation, well-centered amid large, balanced margins of pure white, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, scarce, with only about 500 issued.
Scott $300. (Image)

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Estimate $300-400
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
3408 og 183P4//218P4 image1879-88, 17 different plate proofs on card (Scott 183P4//218P4), except 1¢ 1887 on India (212P3), the card proof being rare; incs both shades of the 6¢ (208 & 208a), Very Fine.
Scott $710. (Image) (Image2)

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Estimate $300-400
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction
3409 Ebl 184-E5e image1877, 3¢ Washington, P.B.N.C. essay, 1903 Schernikow reprint (Scott 184-E5e), plate on proof paper, 11 full sheets of 25, nominally black, dull red violet, dark red violet, dull violet, light red brown, brown, dim orange, dull yellow, light carmine, dull carmine, and light green; few minor marginal flaws (dark green with a corner tear affecting one stamp), otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $4,125. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6)

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Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction
3410 Ebl 206E, 207E, 210E image1881-83, 1¢ 2¢ and 3¢ Bank Notes, German Steam Press experimental printing (Scott 206E, 207E, 210E), reverse impressions in red brown on the gummed side of thin, rather brittle, brownish wove paper; a full se-tenant sheet of 64 (1¢ (21), 2¢ (22), 3¢ (21)); edge faults affecting five or six stamps, otherwise Very Fine. (Image)

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Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction
3411 P 208P1 var. image1882, 6¢ rose, large die proof on India paper, late pull (Scott 208P1 var.), on full card, color indicated as "Light Indian Red" in pencil, the card marked manuscript "Duplicate - A.D.H.[?] June 4/89"; small, minor tone spot in top margin of card, Very Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate, submitted as a trial color in light Indian red, but returned as "normal color, possibly pulled as part of the competition for the 1889 contract".
Scott $2,250. (Image) (Image2)

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Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
3412 P 208P1 var. image1883, 2¢ red brown, large die proof on India paper, late pull (Scott 210P1 var.), on full card, color indicated as "Chocolate Brown" in pencil, the card marked manuscript "Duplicate - A.D.H.[?] June 4/89", Very Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate, submitted as a trial color in chocolate brown, but returned as "normal color, possibly pulled as part of the competition for the 1889 contract".
Scott $400 +++. (Image) (Image2)

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Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction
3413 P 211P1 var. image1883, 4¢ green, large die proof on India paper (Scott 211P1 var.), on full card, color indicated as "Green" in pencil, the card marked manuscript "Duplicate - A.D.H.[?] June 4/89", Very Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate, submitted as a trial color in green, but returned as "normal color, possibly pulled as part of the competition for the 1889 contract".
Scott $650 +++. (Image) (Image2)

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Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction
3414 P 219P4-229P4 image1890-93, A.B.N.C. Small Bank Note Issue, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 219P4-229P4), including both 2¢, bright, fresh colors, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $785. (Image) (Image2) (Image3)

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Estimate $300-400
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction
3415 P 224TC5a-l image1890, 6¢ Garfield, Trial color plate proofs on stamp paper (Scott 224TC5a-l), nominally all twelve colors in sheet margin horizontal pairs, either with plate "No. 23" (10) or partial ABNCo. imprint (2), o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine.
Scott $2,880. (Image)

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Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
3416 Pbl 224TC5b//k, 224P5 image1890, 6¢ Garfield, Plate proofs on stamp paper, 7 different trial colors plus the issued color (Scott 224TC5b//k, 224P5), all in corner sheet margin blocks of 4, trial colors are violet black, yellow, olive green, purple, brown, black brown & slate green, o.g., lightly hinged; the violet brown has a small scrape on one stamp, black brown has scrapes affecting all four stamps, the issued color has a small tear in the sheet margin, all with pencil notations in the margins, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $4,260. (Image) (Image2) (Image3)

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Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction
3417 P 230P4-245P4 image1893, Columbians complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 230P4-245P4), bright fresh colors and large balanced margins, Very Fine. An exceptional set.
Scott $2,110. (Image) (Image2)

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Estimate $800-1,200
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction
3418 P 230P4-245P4 image1893, Columbians complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 230P4-245P4), a fresh, bright set, Very Fine.
Scott $2,110. (Image) (Image2) (Image3)

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Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction
3419 Pbl 236P4 image1893, 8¢ Columbian, plate proof on card (Scott 236P4), right margin block of 4 with imprint, an exceptional proof with jaw-droppingly suffused color on bright white paper; margins full and well-balanced, Very Fine, a must-have for the Columbian specialist.
Scott $925+. (Image)

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Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction

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