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**1877-88 Bank Note Issues: Philadelphia, Continental, American Bank Note Cos. continued...**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
2343	E	American Bank Note Co., (10c) Franklin, Vignette Only, Die Essays on India and Glazed Papers (209-E4a, 209-E4b). Two of first in Orange Brown and Scarlet, India paper trimmed to stamp size and mounted on card slightly larger, three of the essays on glazed including Dim Orange, Dim Blue Green and Dim Brown (latter unlisted), with die number reversed at top, each with full die sinkage, 60 x 75mm and slightly smaller, one with thin spots, overall Very Fine group, latter three ex Lake Shore (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 3,475.00 SOLD for $900.00 Will close during Public Auction
2344	E	American Bank Note Co., (10c) Washington, Vignette Only, Die Essays on India and White Ivory Papers (209-E6a, 209-E6b). India essays in Scarlet, Brown and Red Violet, Scarlet 27 x 27mm with thinning, other two cut to large margined stamp size, Very Fine appearance, essay on white ivory in Dull Orange, 58 x 72mm with full die sinkage, bright color, signed by the engraver, Burt, at bottom, small thin spot at top, faint vertical crease, appears Very Fine, ex Lake Shore (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 2,600.00 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
2345	E	American Bank Note Co., 1c Ultramarine, Franklin Facing Right and Left, Large Die Essay and Progressive Die Proof on India (212-E4a, 212-E6). Matched proofs in issued color both die sunk on approximately 67 x 75mm card, the former with some faint water spots around edge of card which are hardly noticeable, Very Fine and a striking pair, perfect for mounting on a page facing each other, the former is the "backward facing Franklin" and the latter is the design as issued with slight differences (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 1,350.00 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
2346	E	American Bank Note Co., 1c Franklin Facing Right, Large Die Essay on Ivory Glazed Paper (212-E4b). Each of the four Scott-listed colors, Black 64 x 77mm showing full die sinkage, thin spots far from design, others range from 56 x 64mm to 63 x 55mm, Black Brown showing die sinkage on two sides, brilliant colors, fresh and Very Fine complete set of these distinctive "backward facing Franklin" essays (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 3,000.00 SOLD for $1,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
2347	P	1c Ultramarine, Plate Proof on Card (212P4). Large margins all around, fresh and Very Fine, a rare plate proof, Brazer backstamp (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 2,750.00 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
2348	P	1870-88 Bank Note Issues, Plate Proofs. 67 items, including 156P3-166P3, 156P4-166P4, three Atlanta trial color proofs, 212P3-218P3, 213P4-218P4, also 145P1 off card and 145TC1, two on experimental paper, overall Fine-Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 500-750 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
2349	P	1870-83 Bank Note Issues, Large Die Proofs. Eight items, including 156P1, 183P1, 185P1, 205P1, 207P1, 217P1, also 205-E2a and 205-E3a, five show full die sinkage, 205P1 removed from card, Fine-Very Fine and desirable group (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 3,575.00 SOLD for $900.00 Will close during Public Auction
2350	P	1c-90c 1870-88 Bank Note Issues, Small Die Proofs on Wove (145P2/218P2). 27 from Roosevelt presentation albums, including 145P2, 157P2-158P2, 160P2-166P2, 183P2, 185P2, 205P2-211P2, 212P2-218P2 with two 30c, all on original gray cards, second 30c with "1888" label, Very Fine group (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 5,230.00 SOLD for $2,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
2351	S	1c-90c 1879-83 Bank Note Issues, Specimen Overprints (189S/212S). 22, including twelve with "Sample." overprint Type K (missing one 2c) and ten with "Sample A." overprint Type L, original gum, h.r., bright colors, overall fresh and Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 1,650.00 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction

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