1869, Grant essay, by George T. Jones, in black & light violet (Scott 112-E1b), die on India, cut to stamp size, Very Fine.
Brazer 112E-Ab.
Scott $3,250
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Scott $3,250
Suggested Bid $1,500

1869, Grant essay, by George T. Jones, in black & light violet (Scott 112-E1b), die on India, cut to stamp size; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine, rare.
Brazer 112E-Ab.
Scott $3,250
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Scott $3,250
Suggested Bid $1,500

1869, 1¢ Franklin essay, small numerals, in black (Scott 112-E4a), die on India, die sunk on card, neatly reduced to 39 x 35 mm, Very Fine.
Brazer 112E-Db.
Scott $1,250
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $1,250
Suggested Bid $300-4

1869, 1¢ Franklin essay, small numerals, various (Scott 112-E4b, c, d), plate on stamp paper, imperf: block of 4 in orange brown; perf 12 without grill: in buff; with grill: buff, red brown (block of 4), black brown (block of 4) and dull red, o.g., Fine to Very Fine.
Brazer 112E-Dc, d, e.
Scott $1,375
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $1,375
Suggested Bid $300-4

Sale No: 751
Lot No:506
Symbol:ECat No:112-E4b

1869, 1¢ Franklin essay, small numerals, in deep orange brown (Scott 112-E4b), plate on stamp paper, imperf, gummed, bottom margin block of 4, o.g., very lightly hinged, quite fresh, Extremely Fine.
Brazer 114E-Cd.
Scott $400
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $400
Suggested Bid $200-300

1869, 1¢ Franklin essay, small numerals, in varying colors (Scott 112-E4b,c,d), plate on stamp paper, imperf, perf'd and/or grilled, a group of 5 singles and a block of 4, o.g., hinged (the grilled block is without gum), Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $930
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $930
Suggested Bid $250-350

1869, 1¢ Franklin essay, small numerals, in 9 different shades or colors (Scott 112-E4d), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, o.g., hinged, bright fresh colors, Fine to Very Fine.
Brazer 112E-De.
Scott $765
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $765
Suggested Bid $250-350

1869, 1¢ Franklin to 12¢ Steamer essays and plate proofs, group of 14 (Scott 112-E4d//117-E2e), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, a lovely look at what might have been; all but the two 5¢ die proofs grilled and perforated; hinged on a French album page; all colors bright; a couple items toned, the 3¢ green with pulled or trimmed perforations, Fine to Very Fine.
Brazer 112E-Dd//117E-Ce.
Scott $1,800 (Owner's)
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $1,800 (Owner's)
Suggested

1869, 1¢ Franklin essay, small numerals, in 9 different colors (Scott 112-E4d), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, horizontal pairs, o.g., hinged, fresh colors, Fine to Very Fine, a nice lot for the specialist.
Brazer 112E-De.
Scott $1,560
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $1,560
Suggested Bid $500-7

Sale No: 751
Lot No:511
Symbol:ECat No:112-E4d

1869, 1¢ Franklin essay, small numerals, deep orange brown (Scott 112-E4d), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, top margin block of 4, o.g., 2 stamps never hinged, fresh bright color, Fine to Very Fine.
Brazer 112E-De.
Scott $440
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $440
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 751
Lot No:512
Symbol:ECat No:112-E4d

1869, 1¢ Franklin essay, small numerals, in green (Scott 112-E4d), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, block of 4, o.g., hinge remnants, fresh, Fine.
Brazer 112E-De.
Scott $440
Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Scott $440
Suggested Bid $150-200

Sale No: 751
Lot No:513
Symbol:ECat No:112-E4d

1869, 1¢ Franklin essay, small numerals, in rose red (Scott 112-E4d), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged (light gum crease at bottom), an attractive, fresh and well centered block, Very Fine.
Brazer 112E-De.
Scott $440
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $440
Suggested Bid $200-300

1869, 1¢ Franklin essay, with flags & shield, in brown (Scott 112-E5d var.), die on India, cut to shape, an unlisted rich brown shade mounted on small card, Very Fine.
Brazer 112E-Eb.
Scott $300
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $300
Suggested Bid $300-400

Sale No: 751
Lot No:515
Symbol:ECat No:113-E3e

1869, 2¢ Postrider essay, small numerals, in brown (Scott 113-E3e), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, block of 4 (weak perfs), o.g., hinged, fresh and well centered, Very Fine.
Brazer 113E-De.
Scott $320
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $320
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 751
Lot No:516
Symbol:ECat No:113-E3f

1869, 2¢ Postrider essay, small numerals, in orange (Scott 113-E3f), plate on stamp paper, perf'd and gummed, with double grill, block of 4, handsome block in deep color, the double grill visible even on the stamps' face (especially position 1); thin paper leading to grill thins, Fine to Very Fine, an attractive multiple.
Brazer 113E-Df.
Scott $1,200 as singles
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $1,200 as singles
Suggested

1869, 3¢ Locomotive essay, small numerals, in 5 different shades (Scott 114-E6b), plate on stamp paper, imperf, gummed, including brown rose and shades of rose; the four lighter rose shades are neatly identified, Very Fine, a very useful lot for the specialist.
Brazer 114E-Cf.
Scott $425
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $425
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 751
Lot No:518
Symbol:ECat No:114-E6b

1869, 3¢ Locomotive essay, small numerals, in ultramarine (Scott 114-E6b), plate on stamp paper, imperf, gummed, block of 4½ large part o.g., huge margins; small thin, Extremely Fine appearance.
Brazer 114E-Cf.
Scott $500
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $500
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 751
Lot No:519
Symbol:ECat No:114-E6d var.

1869, 3¢ Locomotive essay, small numerals, in black brown (Scott 114-E6d var.), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, corner margin block of 4, interesting "dry print" at left, o.g., never hinged, fresh and well centered, Very Fine, a nice variety for the specialist.
Brazer 114E-Ch.
Scott $320
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $320
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 751
Lot No:520
Symbol:ECat No:114-E6d

1869, 3¢ Locomotive essay, small numerals, in dull violet (Scott 114-E6d), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, margin block of 4, o.g., 5 stamps never hinged, bright fresh color; hinge remnant at top reinforcing perf separations, Fine.
Brazer 114E-Ch.
Scott $720
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $720
Suggested Bid $250-350

Sale No: 751
Lot No:521
Symbol:ECat No:114-E6d

1869, 3¢ Locomotive essay, small numerals, in green (Scott 114-E6d), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged, well centered, with bright fresh color, Very Fine.
Brazer 114E-Ch.
Scott $320
Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Scott $320
Suggested Bid $150-200

Sale No: 751
Lot No:522
Symbol:ECat No:114-E6d

1869, 3¢ Locomotive essay, small numerals, in rose red (Scott 114-E6d), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, margin block of 8, o.g., never hinged, bright pristine color, Fine to Very Fine.
Brazer 114E-Ch.
Scott $640
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $640
Suggested Bid $250-350

1869, 3¢ Locomotive grill essay, in ultramarine (Scott 114-E7b), imperf and gummed, with National Bank Note Co. circular "postmark", large margins; small thin spot at the lower left, Very Fine appearance, with a 1996 P.F. certificate.
Brazer 114E-Da.
Scott $1,100
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $1,100
Suggested Bid $300-4

1869, 5¢ Washington essay, large lettering, in black (Scott 115-E1b), a real stunner, with plate nails present at top and bottom of India; die sunk on large card that is remarkably clean, Very Fine, a handsome addition to any collection.
Brazer 115aE-Eb.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $500-750

1869, 5¢ Washington essay, large lettering, in black (Scott 115-E1b), 42 x 65 mm, fresh and pristine, Extremely Fine.
Brazer 115aE-Eb.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400

1869, 5¢ Washington essay, large lettering, in black brown (Scott 115-E1b), an attractive piece, flawlessly printed with India die sunk on fresh card, Very Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate.
Brazer 115aE-Eb.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $500-750