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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 92

United States
1893 Columbian Issue -Trial Colors

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1661
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Cat No: 234TC1a

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image 1893, 5¢ Columbian, black brown, trial color large die proof on India. Die sunk on 87x74mm card showing full die sinkage, "C-265" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die; some age spotting, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 234TC1a; $850. Scott $850
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Scott $850

Opening US$ 350.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:40:00 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1662
Symbol:
Cat No: 234TC1a

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image 1893, 5¢ Columbian, brown red, trial color large die proof on India. 71x52mm, showing "C-265" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below, off card with some typical India flaws and thins, F.-V.F. appearance.
Scott No. 234TC1a; $850. Scott $850
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Scott $850

Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:40:17 EST
Sold For 190

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1663
Symbol:
Cat No: 234TC1a

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image 1893, Columbian, 5¢ sepia, trial color large die proof on India. 98x83mm card showing full die sinkage, rich color, no die number, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 234TC1a; $850.

This trial color proof of the completed die prior to hardening to check the design. The die number (C-265) and American Bank Note Co. imprint were later added below design and the die hardened.
Scott $850
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Scott $850

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:40:45 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1664
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Cat No: 234TC1d

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image 1893, 5¢ Columbian, trial color large die proofs on Card. Group of eight trimmed to approx. 43x39mm showing die number and imprint below, colors of orange, green, deep green, blue, dark violet, deep reddish violet, black brown and black; deep green with stain, otherwise fresh and Very Fine group.
Scott No. 234TC1d; $6,800.

Complete Images. Scott $6,800
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Scott $6,800

Opening US$ 950.00
Sold...US$ 950.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:41:21 EST
Sold For 950

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1665
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Cat No: 234TC1d

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image 1893, 5¢ Columbian, green, trial color large die proof on Card. Fresh 105x92mm card showing full die sinkage with large margins all around, "C-265" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die, rich color, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 234TC1d; $850. Scott $850
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Scott $850

Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:41:47 EST
Sold For 550

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1666
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Cat No: 234TC1d

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image 1893, 5¢ Columbian, brown, trial color large die proof on Card. 78x68mm card showing full die sinkage, "C-265" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die, Very Fine.
Scott No. 234TC1d; $850. Scott $850
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Scott $850

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:42:11 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1667
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Cat No: 234TC1d

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image 1893, 5¢ Columbian, blue green, trial color large die proof on Card. 81x70mm card showing full die sinkage, "C-265" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die, rich color, Very Fine.
Scott No. 234TC1d; $850. Scott $850
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Scott $850

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:42:25 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1668
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Cat No: 234TC1d

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image 1893, 5¢ Columbian, black violet, trial color large die proof on Card. 75x62mm card showing "C-265" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die, Very Fine.
Scott No. 234TC1d; $850. Scott $850
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Scott $850

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:42:46 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1669
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Cat No: 234TC1d

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image 1893, 5¢ Columbian, dark red, trial color large die proof on card. 75x61mm card showing "C-265" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die, rich color.
Scott No. 234TC1d; $850. Scott $850
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Scott $850

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:43:13 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1670
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Cat No: 234TC1d

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image 1893, 5¢ Columbian, dark blue, trial color large die proof on Card. 75x63mm card showing "C-265" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die; slight tone mark, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 234TC1d; $850. Scott $850
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Scott $850

Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:43:43 EST
Sold For 375

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1671
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Cat No: 234TC1d

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image 1893, 5¢ Columbian, claret red, trial color large die proof on Card. 105x92mm card showing wide margins around full die sinkage, "C-265" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die, rich color, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 234TC1d; $850. Scott $850
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Scott $850

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:44:01 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1672
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Cat No: 234TC1d

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image 1893, Columbian, 5¢ orange brown, trial color large die proof on Card. 84x71mm card showing full die sinkage, "C-265" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die, bright color, Very Fine.
Scott No. 234TC1d; $850. Scott $850
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Scott $850

Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:44:25 EST
Sold For 400

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1673
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Cat No: 234TC1d

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image 1893, Columbian, 5¢ bright rose red, trial color large die proof on Card. 74x62mm card showing "C-265" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die, vibrant color, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott No. 234TC1d; $850. Scott $850
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Scott $850

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:44:43 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1674
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Cat No: 237TC1a

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image 1893, Columbian, 10¢ bright rose red, trial color large die proof on India. 74x62mm card showing "C-267" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die, vibrant color; slight translucent stain bottom right, otherwise Very Fine and rare trial color proof.
Scott No. 237TC1a; $1,250. Scott $1,250
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Scott $1,250

Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:45:23 EST
Sold For 600

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1675
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Cat No: 240TC1d

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image 1893, 50¢ Columbian, sepia, trial color large die proof on Card. 76x57mm card showing "C-270" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die, Very Fine.
Scott No. 240TC1d; $1,000. Scott $1,000
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Scott $1,000

Opening US$ 675.00
Sold...US$ 675.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:45:54 EST
Sold For 675

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1676
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Cat No: 242TC1a

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image 1893, $2 Columbian, brown red, trial color large die proof on India. Mounted on 73x61mm card showing "C-272" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die, Very Fine, Unpriced in Scott.
Scott No. 242TC1a; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Opening US$ 800.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:46:31 EST
Sold For 0


1893 Columbian Issue -Die & Plate Proofs

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1677
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Cat No: 230P1-245P1

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image 1893, Columbians, 1¢ to $5 complete, large die proofs on card. Printed directly on approximately 220x142mm cards, fresh beautiful colors, each with "American Bank Note Co. New-York." imprint at bottom, Very Fine.
Scott No. 230P1-245P1; $15,650.

A RARE COMPLETE SET OF 1893 COLUMBIAN ISSUE LARGE DIE PROOFS PRINTED DIRECTLY ON CARD.

The Columbian Issue large die proofs come printed directly on card and on India paper die sunk on card.

Complete Images. Scott $15,650
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Scott $15,650

Opening US$ 5,000.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:47:47 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1678
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Cat No: 230P1//245P1 var.

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image 1893, 1¢-5¢, 8¢-$1, $4-$5 Columbians, large die proofs on card. Printed directly on approximately 220x142mm cards, nice colors, each with "American Bank Note Co. New-York." imprint at bottom, extra 236P1 in slightly deeper shade (stained); some with hint of toning including 1¢, Very Fine.
Scott No. 230P1//245P1 var.; $13,350.

A RARE GROUP OF 1893 COLUMBIAN ISSUE LARGE DIE PROOFS PRINTED DIRECTLY ON CARD.

The Columbian Issue large die proofs come printed directly on card and on India paper die sunk on card

Complete Images. Scott $13,350
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Scott $13,350

Opening US$ 3,250.00
Sold...US$ 3,250.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:48:52 EST
Sold For 3250

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1679
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Cat No: 232P1

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image 1893, Columbian, 3¢ green, large die proof, die sunk on card. On 226x150mm full size card, showing "C-263" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die, fresh and Very Fine, scarce full size.
Scott No. 232P1; $900. Scott $900
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Scott $900

Opening US$ 675.00
Sold...US$ 675.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:49:43 EST
Sold For 675
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1680
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Cat No: 235P1

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image 1893, Columbian, 6¢ purple, large die proof, die sunk on card. On 228x150mm full size card, showing "C-266" die number and "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below die; minor inclusion speck outside die sinkage, fresh and Very Fine, scarce full size.
Scott No. 235P1; $900. Scott $900
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Scott $900

Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 23:51:22 EST
Sold For 650

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