Agriculture Dept., 1873, 1¢-90¢ "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card complete (Scott O1TC4-O9TC4), an immaculate set with outstanding color, each on fresh card, most fully margined, Very Fine+.
Scott $1,783
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $1,783
Suggested Bid $1,000

Agriculture Dept., 1873, 3¢ black, trial color large die proof (Scott O3TC1ae), 147 x 235 mm; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine.
Scott $500
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $500
Suggested Bid $300-400

Executive Dept., 1873, 1¢-10¢ "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card complete (Scott O10TC4-O14TC4), like-new complete set of all five colors, with solid margins throughout, Very Fine.
Scott $955
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $955
Suggested Bid $500-750

Interior Dept., 1873, 1¢ to 90¢ black, "Goodall" trial color small die proofs (Scott O15TC2b-O24TC2b), nice margins and colors; hinge remnants on the reverse, a Very Fine set.
Scott $3,000
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $3,000
Suggested Bid $1,000

Interior Dept., 1873, 1¢ to 90¢ deep green, "Goodall" trial color small die proofs (Scott O15TC2c-O24TC2c), nice margins and colors; hinge remnants on the reverse, a Very Fine set.
Scott $3,000
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $3,000
Suggested Bid $1,000

Interior Dept., 1873, 1¢ to 90¢ deep brown, "Goodall" trial color small die proofs (Scott O15TC2e-O24TC2e), nice margins and colors; hinge remnants on the reverse, a Very Fine set.
Scott $3,000
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $3,000
Suggested Bid $1,000

Interior Dept., 1873, 1¢ to 90¢ dull red, "Goodall" trial color small die proofs (Scott O15TC2f-O24TC2f), nice margins and colors; hinge remnants on the reverse, 12¢ India only (removed from card), a Fine to Very Fine set.
Scott $3,000
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $3,000
Suggested Bid $1,000

Interior Dept., 1873, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card complete (Scott O15TC4-O24TC4), sharply printed in lively colors; generally fresh and clean, though a few stained from previous hinges, Very Fine overall.
Scott $2,063
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $2,063
Suggested Bid $1,000

Interior Dept., 1873, 1¢-90¢ complete, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card, in black (Scott O15TC4a-O24TC4e), large margins; most with hinge remnants on the reverse, a Very Fine to Extremely Fine set.
Scott $430
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $430
Suggested Bid $200-300

Justice Dept., 1873, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card complete (Scott O25TC4-O34TC4), Post Office fresh with vibrant colors and clear, balanced margins, Very Fine, lock these up and we'll have Sheriff deliver them into your hands.
Scott $2,063
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $2,063
Suggested Bid $1,000

Justice Dept., 1873, 3¢ deep green, trial color large die proof (Scott O27TC1af), in striking color on India, die sunk on full-size 148 x 235 mm card; card with light edge toning, India soiled below design, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $500
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $500
Suggested Bid $300-400

Navy Dept., 1873, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card complete (Scott O35TC4-O45TC4), the issue in all five colors produced; color immensely strong and crisp; a few lightly toned or cut close or just in, but a great complete set nonetheless, Fine to Very Fine, much better.
Scott $2,254
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $2,254
Suggested Bid $1,000

Navy Dept., 1873, 1¢-90¢ complete, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card, in blue (Scott O35TC4a-O45TC4e), an attractive set with nice margins and bright colors; most with hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $407
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $407
Suggested Bid $200-300

Navy Dept., 1873, 2¢ deep brown, trial color large die proof on India, die sunk on card (Scott O36TC1af), 95 x 108 mm, bright intense color; some toning in margin at top right and some on the reverse, also hinge remnants and pencil notes on the reverse, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $500
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $500
Suggested Bid $300-400

Navy Dept., 1873, 2¢ deep green, trial color plate proof on wove, perf'd (Scott O36TC6a), part o.g., unusually well centered, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $250
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $250
Suggested Bid $200-300

Post Office Dept., 1873, 1¢-90¢ "Goodall" trial color small die proofs complete (Scott O47TC2-O56TC2), a rarely offered complete set, the color on each fresh as the day it was pulled; bright paper with immense margins; several stained or thinned from previous hingeing, still Very Fine overall, a grand set.
Scott $15,000
Suggested Bid $6,000-8,000 (Image)

Scott $15,000
Suggested Bid $6,00

Post Office Dept., 1873, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card complete (Scott O48TC4-O56TC4), the complete set of nine, in each of the five colors, with immaculate detail on glow-white paper, Very Fine.
Scott $1,719
Suggested Bid $800-1,200 (Image)

Scott $1,719
Suggested Bid $800-1

Post Office Dept., 1873, 2¢-90¢ complete in blue, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card (Scott O48TC4e-O56TC4e), large margins, fresh, a Very Fine set.
Scott $333
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $333
Suggested Bid $200-300

State Dept., 1873, 1¢ light ultramarine, trial color large die proof (Scott O57TC1af), a lovely item with cool color, clean lines and fresh India, die sunk on an equally refreshing 146 x 236 mm card, Very Fine.
Scott $500
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $500
Suggested Bid $300-400

State Dept., 1873, 1¢ to 90¢ dull gray blue, "Goodall" trial color small die proofs (Scott O57TC2c-O67TC2c), nice margins and colors; hinge remnants on the reverse, a Very Fine set.
Scott $3,300
Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800 (Image)

Scott $3,300
Suggested Bid $1,200

State Dept., 1873, 1¢-90¢ "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card complete (Scott O57TC4-O67TC4), all five color sets mounted on White Ace pages, each with sumptuous color on pristine card, Very Fine.
Scott $2,254
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $2,254
Suggested Bid $1,000

State Dept., 1873, 1¢-90¢ values, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card, in brown (Scott O57TC4a-O67TC4e), nice margins, bright colors and clean backs, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $407
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $407
Suggested Bid $200-300

State Dept., 1873, 1¢-90¢ in green, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card (Scott O57TC4d-O67TC4d), Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $407
Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Scott $407
Suggested Bid $150-200

Treasury Dept., 1873, 1¢ to 90¢ black, "Goodall" trial color small die proofs (Scott O72TC2b-82TC2b), 6¢ 7¢ 10¢ 15¢ and 90¢ are full size; 1¢ 2¢ 3¢ and 24¢ are trimmed small; hinge remnants on the reverse, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $3,300
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $3,300
Suggested Bid $1,000

Treasury Dept., 1873, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card complete (Scott O72TC4-O82TC4), complete group of 55 in all produced colors; an immaculate set with immense colors and most all wonderfully centered (2¢ black even capturing part of a guide arrow at top right), Very Fine.
Scott $2,254
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $2,254
Suggested Bid $1,000