Newspaper, 1865, 5¢ N.B.N.C. essay, in blue (Scott PR5-E1), typographed design as issued except lacking imprint at bottom, die on wove, nice margins and color; small faults including tears, creases and a small repair, Very Fine appearance, a rare essay that is listed but unpriced in Scott, with 2003 P.F. certificate. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Suggested Bid $750-1,000

Newspaper, 1865, 5¢ green, trial color large die proof on India (Scott PR1TC1ah), 88 x 116 mm (slightly reduced), immaculate front with great color; hinge remnants on the reverse, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $2,000
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $2,000
Suggested Bid $500-7

Newspaper, 1865, 10¢ value, trial color plate proofs on wove, in all 4 listed colors (Scott PR2TC5a-d); each with hinge remnants on the reverse, dull red with thins, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $340
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $340
Suggested Bid $200-300

Newspaper, 1865, 10¢ black, 10¢ lake and 10¢ blue, trial color plate proofs on thick cream wove paper (Scott PR2TC5a,b,d), horizontal pairs, fresh colors; 10¢ black with a light crease, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $510
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $510
Suggested Bid $300-400

Newspaper, 1865, 25¢ value, trial color plate proofs on wove, in all 4 listed colors (Scott PR3TC5a-d), without gum as issued, nice margins and colors; each with hinge remnants or mounting adherences on the reverse, couple with small thins and two with stains on back, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $340
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $340
Suggested Bid $200-300

Newspaper, 1875, 2¢-$60 black, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (Scott PR9TC4a-PR32TC4a), neatly hinged on homemade quadrille pages, each with strong color and solid margins; a few lightly toned, Very Fine overall, the lot imaged in full online.
Scott $1,320
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $1,320
Suggested Bid $500-7

Newspaper, 1875, 2¢-$60 brown, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (Scott PR9TC4c-PR32TC4c), complete with strong color, fresh card, and generally ample margins, Very Fine overall.
Scott $960
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $960
Suggested Bid $500-750

Newspaper, 1875, 2¢-$60 green, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (Scott PR9TC4d-PR32TC4d), a great-looking set in joyful color on fresh card, all amply to largely margined, Very Fine.
Scott $960
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $960
Suggested Bid $500-750

Newspaper, 1875, 2¢-$60 blue, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (Scott PR9TC4e-PR32RC4e), the complete set with pulsating color; sound; a few lightly toned or cut close, Fine to Very Fine, pretty nonetheless.
Scott $960
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $960
Suggested Bid $400-600

Newspaper, 1875, 2¢-$60 "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card complete (Scott PR9TC4-PR32TC4), pristine complete sets in each of the five colors; strong lines, bright colors and solidly margined; mounted on orange homemade pages, Very Fine.
Scott $5,160
Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500 (Image)

Scott $5,160
Suggested Bid $2,500

Newspaper, 1875, 2¢-$60 "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card complete (Scott PR9TC4-PR32TC4), pairs, for the true connoisseur, very little will beat this beautiful full five-color set in horizontal pairs, neatly presented on homemade quadrille pages; with wondrous color and solid margins throughout; 4¢ black rejoined, some black denominations privately perforated, Very Fine, the entire set is imaged online—be sure to view.
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Scott $10,320
Suggested Bid $5,000-7,000 (Image)

Scott $10,320
Suggested Bid $5,00

Newspaper, 1875, 24¢ black brown, C.B.N.C. printing, trial color large die proof on India (Scott PR17TC1a var.), 98 x 128 mm, excellent color; hinge remnants and pencil notes on the reverse, Very Fine,

This color is known on trial colors of other denominations of the 1875 issue, but is unlisted on this value. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400

Newspaper, 1875, 60¢ black, C.B.N.C. printing, trial color large die proof on India (Scott PR20TC1ae), 88 x 112 mm, immaculate color and freshness, Very Fine.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400

Newspaper, 1875, 72¢ black, C.B.N.C. printing, trial color large die proof on India (Scott PR21TC1ae), 88 x 111 mm, very bright and fresh; small hinge remnant on the reverse, Very Fine.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400

Newspaper, 1875, 96¢ black, C.B.N.C. printing, trial color large die proof on India (Scott PR23TC1ae), 92 x 107 mm, bright and fresh; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine, unlisted in Scott. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400

Newspaper, 1875, $3 black, C.B.N.C. printing, trial color large die proof on India (Scott PR25TC1al), a spectacularly pristine example, with flawless lines and immaculate impression, die sunk on 100 x 113 mm card, Extremely Fine.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400

Newspaper, 1875, $9 in twelve colors, C.B.N.C. printing, trial color plate proof on India (Scott PR27TC3a//m), large margins, bright and fresh; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine.
Scott $420
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $420
Suggested Bid $200-300

Newspaper, 1875, $12 black, C.B.N.C. printing, trial color large die proof on India (Scott PR28TC1ae), a real beauty with exquisite color and impression, fresh as the day it was pulled; sunk on 111 x 124 mm card with one small speck of toning at the very top, Very Fine+.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400

Newspaper, 1875, $12 sepia, C.B.N.C. printing, trial color large die proof on India (Scott PR28TC1af), 100 x 170 mm, pristine, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400

Newspaper, 1875, $24 black brown, C.B.N.C. printing, trial color large die proof on India (Scott PR29TC1af), pristine with warm color; penciled notation below stating the approved color to be dark purple; corner-mounted on homemade album page, Very Fine, the original collector notes, "Only 1 known".
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $400-600

Newspaper, 1875, $36 black, C.B.N.C. printing, trial color large die proof on India (Scott PR30TC1af), spotless with immense color and clean India, die sunk on equally fresh 101 x 121 mm card, Very Fine+.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400

Newspaper, 1875, $48 violet brown, C.B.N.C. printing, trial color large die proof on India (Scott PR31TC1ae), shading closer to an orange brown; glowing color on clean India die sunk on 139 x 191 mm card corner-mounted to homemade album page; card with penciled "What is it? - The above is the selected color", Very Fine, collector notes correctly that this color was not issued.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $400-600

Newspaper, 1875, $48 light blue, C.B.N.C. printing, trial color large die proof on India (Scott PR31TC1a var.), 110 x 96 mm; filing stain at top, otherwise Very Fine, this color is unlisted.
Scott $600 as normal
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $600 as normal
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Newspaper, 1875, $48 black, C.B.N.C. printing, trial color large die proof on India (Scott PR31TC1af), the print with youthfully vigorous color and exceptionally sharp lines; on near-pristine India die sunk on 73 x 83 mm card which is corner-mounted to homemade album page, Very Fine.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $350-500

Newspaper, 1875, $48 green, C.B.N.C. printing, trial color large die proof on India (Scott PR31TC1ah), 110 x 168 mm, pristine, Extremely Fine.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400