ca. 1855, Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson essay, Washington vignette, proof on India, a striking, fancifully framed portrait of Washington taken from a 1792 painting by Trumbull, with "Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New York" imprint below; India die sunk on 128 x 203 mm with handstamped "Index Copy" and numerous penciled notations; the design was later used on the Bank of West Tennessee $100 bank note of 1859, and was the inspiration for the vignettes of #39 and 72; included with the proof are an example of the $100 bill mentioned, plus a 1994 APS Convention souvenir card (#SC142) double-perfined "Specimen/5.10.94/ABN SECOL", Very Fine, a ready-made start to an exhibit. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Suggested Bid $750-1,000

Sale No: 751
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Suggested Bid $300-400

c. 1863, 3¢ Eagle & Coin essay by Butler & Carpenter, set of four colors (Brazer 56E-Gb), on ivory paper, three virtually full size, black a little smaller (57 x mm); scarlet with a minor corner bend, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000

c. 1863, 3¢ Eagle & Coin essay by Butler & Carpenter, in red brown (Brazer 56E-G var.), on thin bond, 54 x 62 mm, Very Fine. Unlisted. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600

c. 1863, 3¢ Eagle & Coin essay by Butler & Carpenter, in red brown (Brazer 56E-Gc), on stamp paper, perf 12 & gummed, o.g., lightly hinged, fresh and beautifully centered, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Suggested Bid $350-500

c. 1863, 3¢ Eagle & Coin essay by Butler & Carpenter, in dark brown (Brazer 56E-G var.), on thin bond, 37 x 52 mm, Very Fine. An ulisted color. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600

c. 1863, 3¢ Eagle & Coin essay by Butler & Carpenter, in scarlet (Brazer 56E-Gc), on stamp paper, perf 12 & gummed, o.g., bright and well centered, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400

c. 1863, 3¢ Eagle & Coin essay by Butler & Carpenter, in brownish black (Brazer 56E-Gb), on ivory paper, 44 x 52 mm, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Suggested Bid $500-750

c. 1863, 3¢ Eagle & Coin essay by Butler & Carpenter, in black (Brazer 56E-Gb), on ivory paper, 60 x 75 mm with nearly full die sinkage, Extremely Fine. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Suggested Bid $500-750

c. 1863, 3¢ Eagle & Coin essay by Butler & Carpenter, in blue (Brazer 56E-Gb), on ivory paper, 56 x 62 mm, Extremely Fine. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600

c. 1863, 3¢ Eagle & Coin essay by Butler & Carpenter, in dark brown (Brazer 56E-G var.), on thin bond with a dark brown safety paper underprint, gummed, with a chemical "cancel" at the bottom, where it is cut a little close, Very Fine. Unlisted, with a 1991 P.S.E. certificate. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400

c. 1863, 3¢ Eagle & Coin essay by Butler & Carpenter, in scarlet (Brazer 56E-Gb), on ivory paper, 56 x 63 mm with nearly full die sinkage, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600

c. 1863, 3¢ Eagle & Coin essay by Butler & Carpenter, in red brown (Brazer 56E-Gc), on stamp paper, perf 12 & gummed, o.g., fresh and well centered, chemical "cancel" has caused the color to bleed slightly, Fine to Very Fine. Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Suggested Bid $350-500

c. 1863, 3¢ Eagle & Coin essay by Butler & Carpenter, in dark brown (Brazer 56E-G var.), on thin bond with a dark brown safety paper underprint, gummed, from right edge of sheet with the underprint short-printed, o.g., Very Fine. Unlisted. Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Suggested Bid $350-500

c. 1863, 3¢ Eagle & Coin essay by Butler & Carpenter, in scarlet (Brazer 56E-G var.), on thin bond with a dark brown safety paper underprint, gummed, o.g., Very Fine. Unlisted. Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Suggested Bid $350-500

ca. 1870, set of five Lincoln vignette die essays, each crisply printed on India, sunk on 153 x 229 mm card signed by engraver Charles Schlecht; colors comprise black, slate green, red, slate blue and ultramarine; all India fresh, a few cards with varying degrees of light, localized toning, Very Fine, a pretty set for the Lincoln or Bank Note enthusiast. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000

1881, A.B.N.C. Liberty head plate essay, in black, on wove, perf 12 horizontally, and gummed, horizontal strip of 5, utilizing the same vignette as Scott #206-E3, o.g., light bend between 3rd & 4th stamps, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Suggested Bid $150-200

1938, 3¢ Constitution Ratification, die proof on yellowish wove (Scott 835P2), remarkably detailed and refined, the proof affixed to a hole-punched card measuring 188 x 136 mm; control number 550291 in blue on reverse, over which is taped an initialed "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" handstamped strip of paper; toned; card with 13 mm horizontal tear at right, Fine to Very Fine, pretty nonetheless.
Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $750-1

1938, 3¢ Northwest Territory, dark purple, large die on India, die sunk on card (Scott 837TC1ae), an immaculate proof with sharp lines and deep color, the India within oversized sink on 153 x 203 mm card; "999" penciled at lower right; control number 557330 in dark blue with light blue initialed "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" handstamp on reverse, Very Fine, about as fresh as they come.
Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $1,500
Suggested Bid $1,000

1938, 3¢ Iowa Territory, unadopted Bureau photo essay (Scott 838-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

1938, 3¢ Iowa Territory, unadopted Bureau photo essay (Scott 838-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

1938, 3¢ Iowa Territory, Bureau photo essay (Scott 838-E), 45 x 30 mm, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300