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**Essays and Proofs, 1847 thru 1868 Issues continued...**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
1012	E	Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 12c Black, Die Essay on Old Proof paper, Corners Drawn in Pencil (69-E4d). 58 x 68mm, crisp impression, part of paper symmetrically cut away at corners, small thin spots at top and bottom well outside the design VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS TOPPAN, CARPENTER & CO. 12-CENT DIE ESSAY, PRODUCED FOR THE 1861 CONTRACT COMPETITION. This essay and one which is similar but has several differences (offered in our Sale 890, lot 103), both with pencil-drawn numerals, are the only recorded examples. Ex "Lake Shore" and Drews (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 69-E4d]	$ 2,750.00 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
1013	P	12c Black, Large Die Proof on India, Manuscript "Specimen" Overprint (69SP1). Die sunk on 104 x 138mm card with full die sinkage, matching impressions of die no. 444 and imprint at bottom, *"Specimen"* written in fancy magenta script diagonally across design, India is also tied to card by "National Bank Note Co. N.Y." embossed seal VERY FINE. ONLY ONE SET OF THESE "SPECIMEN" DIE PROOFS WAS PRODUCED FOR THE 1861 ISSUE. THIS 12-CENT PROOF IS THEREFORE UNIQUE. A similar set of die proofs is known for the 1870 National Bank Note Co. Issue. That set is also unique. Ex "Belmont" (Siegel Sale 581) and Drews. Unlisted in Scott (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 69P1]	E. $ 1,500-2,000 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
1014	TC	12c Scarlet Vermilion, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (69TC1a). Die sunk on 70 x 66mm card with full die sinkage, faint or albino impressions of die no. 444 and imprint at bottom, vivid color, fresh and Very Fine, a very rare trial color proof, this is the only example of the 12c in any color we have offered since our 1999 sale of the Finkelburg collection, ex Finkelburg and Drews (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 69TC1a]	$ 2,500.00 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
1015	E	National Bank Note Co., 30c Dull Gray Blue, First Design, Large Die Essay on India (71-E2a). Die sunk on 61 x 73mm card with full die sinkage, few trivial toned spots, small mounting thin bottom right corner on card only, appears Very Fine, ex DuPuy and Drews (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 71-E2a]	$ 1,750.00 SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
1016	E	National Bank Note Co., 30c Black, First Design, Large Die Essay on India (71-E2a). 45 x 59mm off card, intense shade, Very Fine, ex Drews (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 71-E2a]	$ 1,750.00 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
1017	E	National Bank Note Co., 30c First Design, Die and Plate Essays (71-E2a, 71-E2b, 71-E2c). First in Dull Rose, 44 x 57mm on original card backing, one of 71-E2b, two of 71-E2c in Black, the stamp-size items with varying degrees of thins, the large die proof is fresh and Very Fine (Image) View PDF of contents of this lot Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 71-E2a]	$ 2,250.00 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1018	E	National Bank Note Company, 30c Blue, First Design, Plate Essay on Split Card (71-E2c). Radiant color, large margins, slight thinning on back of card, appears Very Fine, we have only offered one other in Blue since keeping computerized records, ex "Lake Shore" and Drews (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 71-E2c]	$ 750.00 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
1019	E	National Bank Note Co., 30c First Design, Plate Essay on Semi-Transparent Stamp Paper (71-E2e). Two, first in Lemon Yellow, full margins to clear, second in Deep Red Orange, large margins, Very Fine and scarce, ex Drews (Image) View PDF of contents of this lot Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 71-E2e]	$ 2,500.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
1020	P	30c Orange, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (71P2a). Brilliant color, hint of toning as always found on genuine Panama-Pacific proofs VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 30-CENT 1861 ISSUE PANAMA-PACIFIC SMALL DIE PROOF ON WOVE. Panama-Pacific proofs were found in envelopes with several of each denomination contained in each envelope. The characteristic toning comes from long-term storage. Only three to five of each example were printed. We have not offered another of the 30c 1861 since our 1999 sale of the Falk Finkelburg collection. Ex Gilbart (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 71P2a]	$ 2,750.00 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
1021	E	Toppan, Carpenter & Co., 90c Blue, Die Essays on India (72-E5a, 72-E5b). Three of first in Blue, cut to shape as listed, second 34 x 39mm off-card, intense colors, Very Fine (Image) View PDF of contents of this lot Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 72-E5a, 72-E5b]	$ 3,550.00 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
1022	E	National Bank Note Co., 90c Blue, First Design, Progressive Large Die Essay on India (72-E7b). India paper mounted on 68 x 77mm card, layout lines around the design -- early state of Die 447 without the leaf to the left of lower left "U" -- Very Fine, a rare First Design die essay, ex Drews (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 72-E7b]	$ 1,350.00 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction

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