Sale No: 751
Lot No:439
Symbol:PCat No:56TC1

1861, 3¢ orange red, First Design, trial color large die proof on India (Scott 56TC1), complete design, plate on semi-transparent stamp paper, perf'd and gummed, block of 4, now catalogued as #65-E15h, o.g., never hinged, a grand multiple, fresh with strong color and detail; slightest hint of oxidation to very top of top two stamps, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,900 as hinged singles
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $1,900 as hinged singles
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1861, 5¢ brown, First Design die essay in black, on India die sunk on card (Scott 57TC1), now listed as #67-E9a, with stupendous color depth and magnificent detail; plate number "442" and National Bank Note Co. N.Y. imprint below; toned spot cannot detract, Very Fine.
Scott $2,500
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $2,500
Suggested Bid $750-1

1861, 10¢ dark green, First Design, plate proof on India (Scott 62BP3), a choice bottom margin single with partial bottom sheet margin imprint, Extremely Fine, with a 2011 Weiss certificate.
Scott $375+
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $375+
Suggested Bid $200-30

1861, 10¢ dark green, First Design, plate proof on India (Scott 62BP3), a lovely four margin horizontal pair, Very Fine, with a 1988 P.F. certificate as former Scott 58P3.
Scott $750 as singles
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $750 as singles
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