1940, 1¢ Longfellow, die proof on India, die sunk on card (Scott 864P1), a stunner with immense color and incredible detail, all on immaculate India in oversized sink on 153 x 203 mm cream card; "P.O. 1030" penciled at lower right; reverse with control number 622460A and "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" handstamps in blue; one toned spot at lower right of card, Very Fine, ride hard for this one.
Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1

1940, 5¢ Whitman, die proof on white wove, die sunk on card (Scott 867P2), a lyrical proof on pristine India, in oversized sink showing die plate's nails, on 136 x 190 mm hole-punched card; reverse with control number 622531A in blue taped on, matching handstamped "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by", and taped-on plastic interleaving; card toned, otherwise Very Fine, salute your captain and bid high.
Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1

1940, 10¢ Riley, die proof on India, die sunk on card (Scott 868P1), crisply printed with strong color, India on oversized sink showing plate nails, on 136 x 178 mm hole-punched card; blue control number 621267A and "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" handstamps; two small punches through "0"s of denomination; India lightly wrinkled when adhered to card (only at horizontal center; top and bottom loose), stains at front right, Fine to Very Fine+, an uncommon find.
Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1

1940, 5¢ Willard, die proof on India, die sunk on card (Scott 872P1), fresh and bright, the India on oversized sink on 153 x 203 mm card; reverse with handstamped "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by", "DEC 14 1939" and control number 622591A, all in blue, Very Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1

1940, 5¢ Daniel French, die proof on India, die sunk on card (Scott 887P1), day-one fresh, the India in oversized sink on 152 x 203 mm card; blue "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and control number 627028A handstamps; pencil erasures at bottom, still Very Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1

1940, 10¢ Frederic Remington, die proof on India, die sunk on card (Scott 888P1), artfully produced, the card signed "Harry R. Rollins" at bottom right; reverse bears control number 626309A and "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" handstamps in blue, Very Fine.
Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1

1940, 3¢ Coronado Expedition, large die proof on India paper, die sunk on wove (Scott 898P1), 180 x 137 mm, with filing punch holes at top, Very Fine.
Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1

1943, 2¢ Allied Nations, unadopted Bureau photo essay (Scott 907-E), drawing on thick artist's card, in black and white, 28 x 30 mm, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

1943, 2¢ Allied Nations, unadopted Bureau photo essay (Scott 907-E), drawing on thick artist's card, in black and white, 27 x 30 mm, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

1943, 2¢ Allied Nations, unadopted Bureau photo essay (Scott 907-E), drawing on thick artist's card, in black and white, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

1943, 2¢ Allied Nations, unadopted Bureau photo essay (Scott 907-E), drawing on thick artist's card, in black and white, 27 x 29 mm, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

1943, 2¢ Allied Nations, Bureau photo essay (Scott 907-E), 25 x 30 mm, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

1943-44, Overrun Countries complete, Bureau photo essays (Scott 909E-921E), mounted on printer's card, Very Fine, unique. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000

1943-44, Overrun Countries, frame-only die essay in black (Scott 909-921-E1b), the frame as accepted, with powerful color and heart-pounding detail, on India die sunk on cream card measuring 101 x 87 mm (larger than what Scott lists for this); absolutely pristine without a speck of discoloration; light crease to card across top of die sink mentioned solely for accuracy, Very Fine, a beautiful thing to behold.
Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $1,000

1944, 3¢ Motion Pictures, group of six photo essays (Scott 926), all of a theme, showing servicemen and women watching a movie in the field; each stamp-sized and absolutely spotless, hinged to album page, Very Fine, your close encounter of the philatelic kind. Suggested Bid $750-1,000

Suggested Bid $750-1,000

1945, 3¢ Florida Statehood, unadopted Bureau photo essay (Scott 927-E), drawing on thick artist's card, in black and white, 44 x 29 mm, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

1945, 3¢ Florida Statehood, unadopted Bureau photo essay (Scott 927-E), drawing on thick artist's card, in black and white, 45 x 29 mm, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

1948, 3¢ Four Chaplains, official photos of two different unaccepted designs (Scott 956-E), Very Fine. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

1948, 3¢ Francis Scott Key, official photos of four different unaccepted designs (Scott 962-E), Very Fine. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400

1951, 3¢ Landing of Cadillac, die proof on wove paper, die sunk on card (Scott 1000P1a), a lovely example with strong, warm color; paper blemishless, in oversized sink on hole-punched 203 x 153 mm card; reverse with blue control number 38637B and violet "Engraver's Stock Proof/Approved by" handstamps, plus penciled "S Brooks/1250 B249R" and "C"-shaped security punch held in place by tape, Very Fine.
Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1

1952, 3¢ Betsy Ross, die proof on white wove, die sunk on card (Scott 1004P1a), with exceptionally strong lines and color that glows, in oversized sink on 203 x 153 mm hole-punched card; reverse with control number 60742B in blue, "Engraver's Stock Proof/Approved by" handstamp in violet, penciled "1259 R141R Brooks" and "C"-shaped security punch held in place by tape, Very Fine.
Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1

1952, 3¢ Lafayette, die proof on wove paper, die sunk on card (Scott 1010P1a), a true marquis proof, with exquisite color and detail; wove in oversized sink on 203 x 153 mm card; blue control number 77049B and violet "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" handstamp on reverse; "C"-shaped security punch held in place by tape; light dings to corners, with toning to reverse, still Very Fine and uncommon.
Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1

1952, 3¢ Civil Engineering, die proof on wove, die sunk on card (Scott 1012P1a), the proof in immaculate condition with blueprint-precise lines, in oversized sink on 203 x 153 mm card; blue control number 91935B, violet "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" handstamp and "C"-shaped security punch covered by tape; bumped corners and edge stains, otherwise Very Fine. Really—we have a bridge to sell you.
Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1

1952, 3¢ Women in Armed Services, die proof on wove, die sunk on card (Scott 1013P1a), one to wax lyrical about, with crisp detail and clean color; in oversized sink on 203 x 153 mm card; reverse with blue control number 92881B and violet "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" handstamp, plus unsecured "C"-shaped security punch; corners lightly rounded, Very Fine.
Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1

1952, 3¢ Red Cross, deep blue, die on wove, die sunk on card (Scott 1016-E1), as issued, but with a "C"-shaped security punch (secured by tape on back) in place of the cross; card hole-punched; blue control number 103120B, violet "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" handstamp, and penciled "1274 B277R Brooks." on reverse, Very Fine.
Scott $2,500
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Scott $2,500
Suggested Bid $1,500