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1939, 3¢ Washington Inauguration, trial color large die proof on India paper, in purple (Scott 854TC1ae), die-sunk on full 6" x 8" card with black control no. 70038 on the reverse; small, light discolored spot in top margin (not mentioned on the accompanying certificate), Very Fine. Scott $900. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)
Estimate $500-750
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Oct-26-2021, 14:31:04 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 761
Lot No: 305
Symbol: P
Cat No: 860P2//893P2
1940, Famous Americans, small die proofs (Scott 860P2//893P2), an exquisite compilation of 29 of the 35 values, each with captivating color on pristine white wove; 5¢ Alcott with hint of hinge stain at top, 5¢ Reed with small portion of top margin missing (paper-repaired), but still an Extremely Fine group, each proof is scarce of itself; it will be a very long time until you find a near-complete set such as this, ex Alvin W. Hall, Director of the Bureau of Engraving & Printing from 1924 to 1954. Scott $43,500. Estimate $20,000 - 30,000. (Image)
1940, 3¢ Idaho Statehood, two stamp size photo essays of unaccepted designs (Scott 896-E), mounted on a display page with the issued stamp and including an additional explanatory page, Very Fine, Ex-Alvin Hall. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)
1944, 3¢ Transcontinental Railroad, large die essay on India (Scott 922-E1), die-sunk on full 8" x 6" card with blue control no. 818186A and red "Modeling" on the back, Very Fine. Scott $2,500. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image)
Estimate $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 800.00
Closed..Oct-26-2021, 14:34:06 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 761
Lot No: 310
Symbol: EP
Cat No: 922-E3
1944, 3¢ Transcontinental Railroad, large die essay on India (Scott 922-E3), die-sunk on full 8" x 6" card with blue control no. 818443A and red "Modeling" on the back, Very Fine. Scott $2,500. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image)
1944, 3¢ Transcontinental Railroad, large die proof on India paper (Scott 922P1), die-sunk on full 8" x 6" card with blue control no. 818712A and red "Modeling" on the back, Very Fine. Scott $1,500. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)
1945, 3¢ United Nations, small die proof on wove paper (Scott 928P2), Very Fine, also includes two photo essays of unaccepted designs (one very similar to the final design), about 3¼" x 2", the proof with an 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,500 ++. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)
1948, 3¢ Moina Michael, large die proof on wove paper (Scott 977P1a), die-sunk on full 8" x 6" card, punched for a 3-ring binder; blue control no. 961142A on the back, along with an initialed Engraver's Stock Proof Authorization handstamp; "C" Security punch in design taped back in place, Very Fine and very rare, Ex-Livingston, with a 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,500. Estimate $800 - 1,200. (Image)
1953, 3¢ Louisiana Purchase, Original artist's drawings (Scott 1020-E), six pencil sketches of three different proposed design ideas by American illustrator Robert S. Robison; all are 140 x 85 mm, three of them on a single sheet of tracing paper, 13¾" x 16½" (folded once in each direction), and three slightly altered versions of the same three designs on separate smaller sheets, two of them primarily in violet colored pencil; all four sheets are signed by Robison, two of them dated January 1953 (the stamp was issued in April); included is the cover letter from Robison whereby he submitted the drawings to William Semsrott, President of the Associated Retailers of St. Louis, who was apparently involved in the design selection., Very Fine. A unique holding. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)
1959, 4¢ Ernst Reuter, Artist's initial pen & ink sketch on tracing paper (Scott 1136-E), plus two black & white photos (one negative) of a more advanced drawing and a negative print of the photo of Reuter that was the basis for the medal's portrait; edges of tracing paper torn irregularly, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)
Estimate $400-600
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Oct-26-2021, 14:37:50 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 761
Lot No: 316
Symbol: E
Cat No: 1140-E1 var.
1960, 4¢ Ben Franklin American Credo, Designer's original pen & ink drawings (Scott 1140-E1 var.), four different designs in dark red brown, blue & white arranged in a square on a single piece of tracing paper about 10¼ x 9"', each design signed below by the designer, Frank B. Conley; small, insignificant tear at top edge, Very Fine and unique. Similar to the Scott-listed 1141-E12. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image)
1960, 4¢ Francis Scott Key American Credo, Designer's original artwork (Scott 1142-E), nine different drawings on tracing paper, six in pencil, three in ink, all attempts to settle on a design for the small symbol appearing at the left of the quotation, "…in God is our trust." The three ink drawing and one of the pencil sketches are by the designer, Frank B. Conley edge, Very Fine and unique. Somewhat similar to the Scott-listed 1141-E7/8. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image)
1962, 4¢ Apprenticeship, stamp size photo essays (Scott 1201-E), 15 different New York mounted and written-up on two display pages telling the story of the development of the design from the original submission of Mr. Warren Cassidy of Boise, Idaho, through Bureau artist's W.R. Schaigel, Charles R. Chickering, and Robert R. Jones, to the final design by free-lance artist, Robert Geissmann, Very Fine. A unique display. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Oct-26-2021, 14:39:21 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 761
Lot No: 319
Symbol: PBL
Cat No: 1789Pg
1979, 15¢ John Paul Jones, finished design plate proof, imperforate (Scott 1789Pg), full pane of 50, o.g., never hinged, from the American Bank Note Company Archives, fresh with plate numbers and marginal markings at bottom; nibbed corner at top left, Very Fine. Scott $1,250 as 25 pairs. Estimate $350 - 500. (Image)
1991, 29¢ Savings Bonds, imperf proof on gummed stamp paper (Scott 2534P), small plate of 6 with color registration bars and "Use Correct ZIP Code ®" imprints on an approximately 4" x 6½" sheet; small piece of clear tape at the top present before printing; crease through top pair, otherwise Very Fine. Unique(?). Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)
1995, 32¢ Polk, large die proof on gummed white coated paper (Scott 2587P), inscribed in the plate "7/17/95 #3", 93 x 117 mm with full die sinkage; two pieces of clear tape at the top, Very Fine. Estimate $350 - 500. (Image)
Estimate $350-500
Opening US$ 200.00
Closed..Oct-26-2021, 14:40:59 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 761
Lot No: 322
Symbol: E
Cat No: 2593 var.
1992, 29¢ Flag & Pledge, black "USA 29", imperf self-adhesive (Scott 2593 var.), vertical pair with blank backing paper having "DO NOT WET" in a repeated pattern on the inside surface, Very Fine. Unlisted. Estimate $200 - 300
Apparently, a Post Office trial that never went into production. (Image)
Estimate $200-300
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Oct-26-2021, 14:41:47 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 761
Lot No: 323
Symbol: E
Cat No: 2593 var.
1992, 29¢ Flag & Pledge, black "USA 29", imperf self-adhesive (Scott 2593 var.), vertical pair with blank backing paper having "DO NOT WET" in a repeated pattern on the inside surface, Very Fine. Unlisted. Estimate $200 - 300
Apparently, a Post Office trial that never went into production. (Image)
Estimate $200-300
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Oct-26-2021, 14:42:10 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 761
Lot No: 324
Symbol: BKP
Cat No: 2718aP
1992, 29¢ Christmas Toys, booklet pane of 4, plate proof on stamp paper (Scott 2718aPd), perforated & gummed, uncut vertical strip of five panes, plus a half-pane and sheet margin with registration marks at the bottom, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Interestingly, these proofs produce imperf between pairs of of 2712/2711 and 2714/2713, which do not exist in any other form; from the American Bank Note Co. archives. Scott $6,000+. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image)
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,300.00
Closed..Oct-26-2021, 14:43:22 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 761
Lot No: 326
Symbol: P
Cat No: 2785-2788P
1993, 29¢ Classic Books, se-tenant, plate proof on stamp paper (Scott 2785-2788P), horizontal strip of 4, imperforate and gummed, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $400 for a block. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image)
