1873, C.B.N.C., Experimental J. grill essay (Scott 156c-E), single impression on card cut to stamp size. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Suggested Bid $150-200

1876, Experimental ink & paper essays, 1¢ to 10¢ 4 different (Scott 156-E2, 158-E1, 161-E1, 178-E1), 1¢ blue, 3¢ green, 10¢ brown and 2¢ vermilion, all on pale rose, o.g., hinge remnants, Fine,

Printed in normal colors of regularly issued designs, on horizontally laid paper coated with sensitive inks. Removing the cancellation caused the secondary ink to leave the paper and show the erasure.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $250-350

1876, Experimental ink & paper essay, 3¢ green on deep red Schwoble varnish paper (Scott 158-E2 var.), bottom margin horizontal pair, unused without gum, Extremely Fine, unusual, with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott $200
Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Scott $200
Suggested Bid $150-200

Sale No: 751
Lot No:692
Symbol:ECat No:158-E2

1876, Experimental ink & paper essay, 3¢ green on paper covered with pink varnish (Scott 158-E2), margin block of 8, o.g., lightly hinged, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $800
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $800
Suggested Bid $250-350

1876, 10¢ brown, four experimental ink & paper essays, brown on deep yellow (Scott 161-E1 & vars.), two on thick laid and two on chemically treated, the last two heavily darked, one badly damaged, otherwise Very Fine, Ex-Finkelberg.
Brazer 115aE-Fd.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 751
Lot No:772
Symbol:PCat No:156TC3a

1873, 1¢ black, C.B.N.C. printing, trial color plate proof on India (Scott 156TC3a), full left pane of 100, plate number 8 and imprint at top and bottom, a majestic half-sheet, with deep color, clean paper and remarkably well preserved; a few faults at top and bottom selvage edges hardly detract, Very Fine, a remarkable large multiple.
Scott $1,625 as blocks of four
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,625 as blocks of four
Su

1873, C.B.N.C. Issue, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card, 8 different, in black (Scott 156TC4//166TC4,179TC4), an attractive group with nice color and margins, Very Fine.
Scott $440
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $440
Suggested Bid $200-300

1873, C.B.N.C. Issue complete, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card, in green (Scott 156TC4-166TC4,179TC4), most with large margins, Fine to Very Fine or better.
Scott $585
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $585
Suggested Bid $200-300

1873, C.B.N.C. Issue almost complete, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card, in brown (Scott 156TC4-166TC4), missing the 5¢ most with large margins (1¢ is a shorty) and bright colors, generally Very Fine.
Scott $510
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $510
Suggested Bid $200-300

1873, C.B.N.C. Issue almost complete, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card, in blue (Scott 156TC4-166TC4), missing the 5¢ large margins and deep rich colors, Very Fine.
Scott $510
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $510
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 751
Lot No:777
Symbol:PCat No:156TC4a

1873, 1¢ black, C.B.N.C. printing, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (Scott 156TC4a), bottom margin plate number 298 block of 20 with imprint, a pretty stamp even more striking in black; from the lower right pane, with part-arrow at left and full sheet margins bottom and right, Very Fine, a lovely, fresh item.
Scott $1,100 as singles
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,100 as singles
Suggested

Sale No: 751
Lot No:778
Symbol:PCat No:158TC4a

1873, 3¢ black, C.B.N.C. printing, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (Scott 158TC4a), 3 blocks of 4 in subtly different shades, Very Fine.
Scott $720
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $720
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 751
Lot No:779
Symbol:PCat No:160TC3a

1873, 7¢ black, C.B.N.C. printing, trial color plate proof on India (Scott 160TC3a), block of 4, large even margins and fresh color; hinge remnant on the reverse and a tiny blue stain in the top margin, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $325
Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Scott $325
Suggested Bid $150-200

1873, 15¢ dull red, C.B.N.C. printing, "Goodall" trial color small die proof (Scott 163TC2f); interesting color - oxidized or just heavy ink? Very Fine.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $200-300

1873, 30¢ brown, C.B.N.C. printing, large die trial color proof on horizontally laid paper (Scott 165TC var.), 34 x 38 mm, immaculate, Extremely Fine, a scarce and interesting unlisted variety. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400

1873, 30¢ dull red, C.B.N.C. printing, "Goodall" trial color small die proof (Scott 165TC2f), Very Fine.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400

1873, C.B.N.C. Issue & Officials complete, large die proofs in John Jay Knox Presentation Book (Scott 156P1-166P1, O1P1-O93P1), a magnificent item, containing proofs of the then-current Bank Note and Official issues (up to and including the $20 Department of State); each sunk on three-gilt-edged, linen-hinged 140 x 227 mm page and specially bound; book with blind- and gold-tooled leather over boards, spine bound over cords; wear to book's hinges and spine; pages foxed to varying degrees, some affecting the proofs, Fine to Very Fine, See our flip-through video of the contents online, a unique compilation.,

John Jay Knox (1828-92) served in various positions at the US Treasury before becoming president of the National Bank of the Republic in New York City. He authored the draft of the Coinage Act of 1873 and wrote several books, among them United States Notes (1887).
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Scott approximately $15,000
Suggested Bid $4,000-6,000 (Image)

Scott approximately $15,000
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1873, C.B.N.C. Issue, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, large die proofs (Scott 156P1-166P1), a beautiful series, each on fresh and bright India, die sunk on gilt-edged card; some minor toning, but incredibly clean overall, Very Fine.
Scott $4,400
Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Scott $4,400
Suggested Bid $2,000

1873, C.B.N.C. Issue, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, large die proofs (Scott 156P1-166P1), 63 x 75 mm proofs die sunk on 147 x 227 mm cards (top, fore and bottom edges gilt), each with original interleaving; toning, mostly away from printed designs, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $5,650
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Scott $5,650
Suggested Bid $1,500

1873, C.B.N.C. Issue, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on India (Scott 156P3-166P3), nice margins, fresh colors and clean backs, a Very Fine set.
Scott $598
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $598
Suggested Bid $300-400

1873, C.B.N.C. Issue, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on India (Scott 156P3-166P3), most with large margins and bright color; 15¢ orange is starting to oxidize, generally Very Fine.
Scott $598
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $598
Suggested Bid $250-350

Sale No: 751
Lot No:809
Symbol:PCat No:156P3-166P3

1873, C.B.N.C. Issue, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on India (Scott 156P3-166P3), blocks of 4, large margins and mostly fresh colors (15¢ orange is a bit oxidized), a generally Very Fine set.
Scott $2,770
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Scott $2,770
Suggested Bid $1,500

1873, C.B.N.C. Issue, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 156P4-166P4), a top-of-the-line choice set, each with heart-stoppingly clear and strong color on the cleanest paper you could hope for; flawlessly margined, and not a hint of a prior hinge on any of them, Extremely Fine, simply gorgeous.
Scott $1,220
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $1,220
Suggested Bid $500-7

1873, C.B.N.C. Issue, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 156P4-166P4), large margins and bright fresh colors; hinge remnants or minor hinge stains on the reverse, Very Fine.
Scott $1,220
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $1,220
Suggested Bid $300-4

1873, 2¢ brown, C.B.N.C. printing, large die proof (Scott 157P1), on original card, 63 x 71 mm; small natural paper flaw in left margin, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $350
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $350
Suggested Bid $200-300