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**Essays and Proofs, 1869 thru Later Issues**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
1031	E	[No Value] George T. Jones Grant Essay on India (112-E1b). Black with light violet overprint, full margins all around, fresh and Very Fine example of this rare essay, ex Finkelburg (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 112-E1b]	$ 3,250.00 SOLD for $900.00 Will close during Public Auction
1032	E	[No Value] George T. Jones Grant Essay on India (112-E1b). Black with light gray overprint (possibly faded violet, but if gray then unlisted color combination), intense shade, faint corner crease only visible when drying, Very Fine appearance, Scott Retail as listed color (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 112-E1b]	$ 3,250.00 SOLD for $900.00 Will close during Public Auction
1033	E	National Bank Note Co., 10c Lincoln, Large Die Essays on India, Proof Paper (116-E1c, 116-E1d). Comprehensive group of 17 large die essays on India and proof paper, mounted on album pages, sizes range from 65 x 71mm to slightly smaller with many showing imprints (the proofs on India do not show any die sinkage), only two cut down to smaller 26 x 26mm sizes, wide range of colors, a few typical flaws to be expected but overall fresh and colorful VERY FINE GROUP OF 1869 10-CENT LINCOLN LARGE DIE ESSAYS. ALMOST NEVER SEEN IN THIS DEPTH. A few may have their paper misidentified but that is inconsequential. Scott Retail values are only $100.00 different between India and proof paper (Image) View PDF of contents of this lot Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 116-E1c, 116-E1d]	$ 17,600.00 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1034	E	National Bank Note Co., 10c Dim Rose, Declaration of Independence, Large Die Essay on India (116-E2a). On 80 x 57mm card, small corner thins from prior mounting far from the design VERY FINE. A RARE 10-CENT 1869 ESSAY WITH THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE VIGNETTE ENGRAVED BY JAMES SMILLIE, WHICH WAS ULTIMATELY USED FOR THE 24-CENT DENOMINATION. This vignette is a miniature engraving by James Smillie, based on a painting by Trumbull which hangs in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. Contrary to popular belief, the scene depicted by Trumbull is not the signing ceremony, but the presentation of the draft. It has been written that the 30c stamp was changed from the Surrender of Burgoyne to the Eagle, Shield and Flags design to avoid offending the British. If true, it seems odd that officials would choose to use the Declaration of Independence "1776" design for the 24c stamp, which was far more likely to adorn mail to England (the basic rate was 12c). (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 116-E2a]	$ 4,250.00 SOLD for $1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
1035	E	National Bank Note Co., 10c Lincoln, Die Essay on Ivory Paper (116-E1e). Complete set of all four colors, from 63 x 68mm to 55 x 65mm, each with imprint at bottom, one corner each on Black and Blue with small thin spot from mount removal (as nearly always found on the ivory paper essays), Very Fine, a lovely complete set (Image) View PDF of contents of this lot Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 116-E1e]	$ 4,000.00 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
1036	E	National Bank Note Co., 10c Orange Yellow, Declaration of Independence, Large Die Essay on India (116-E2a). 50 x 42mm, off card, vibrant color, couple typical small India paper translucencies or thins, still Very Fine, a rare and desirable essay, Scott Retail as die sunk on card (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 116-E2a]	$ 4,250.00 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
1037	E	National Bank Note Co., 30c Black, Burgoyne Plate Essay on Thin Surface-Tinted Paper (121-E1p). Two items, bottom margin block of four on pale gray paper, also bottom imprint margin pair on pale pink paper, Very Fine and choice, fresh and desirable examples of the Burgoyne essay, Scott Retail as singles (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 121-E1p]	$ 1,650.00 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1038	P	24c Green & Violet, Hybrid Large Die Proof on India (120P1). Stamp size, mounted on India and block sunk on 154 x 227mm card, vignette shifted slightly to left, from a salesman's sample book, Very Fine, the 24c large die proof only exists as a hybrid, ex Price, with 1988 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 120P1]	$ 550.00 SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
1039	P	1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Small Die Proofs on Wove (112P2-122P2). Complete set including both 15c types, on original gray card backing, rich colors VERY FINE SET OF 1869 PICTORIAL SMALL DIE PROOFS FROM A ROOSEVELT PRESENTATION ALBUM. It is believed that only 85 Roosevelt albums were produced. (Image) View PDF of contents of this lot Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 112P2-122P2]	$ 4,575.00 SOLD for $2,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
1040	P	1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Plate Proofs on India (112P3-122P3, 129P3). Blocks of four, including both 15c, the 2c, 3c, both 15c, 24c and 30c with sheet margin, one 90c small natural thin as often seen on this fragile paper VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A DESIRABLE SET OF BLOCKS OF THE 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE PLATE PROOFS ON INDIA PAPER. This is a scarce set of blocks on India paper (Image) View PDF of contents of this lot Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 112P3-122P3]	$ 5,260.00 SOLD for $1,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
1041	P	1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Plate Proofs on Card (112P4-117P4, 119P3, 120P4-122P4, 129P4). Complete set of 11, 15c Type II is an India proof with large top right corner margins, 15c Type III and all others are card proofs, large margins throughout, bright colors, Very Fine-Extremely Fine set (Image) View PDF of contents of this lot Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com Get Market Data for [United States 112P4-122P4, 129P4]	$ 1,135.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction

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