Allen's Sons, 1¢ blue, large die proof (Scott RO4P1), 150 x 225 mm, immaculate, Extremely Fine.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400

Allen, Thos., 1¢ blue, trial color large die proof on India paper (Scott RO5TC1af), 48 x 45 mm, immaculate, Very Fine.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400

American Match Co., 3¢ essay, large die proof on wove paper, in black (Scott RO11-E), 155 x 35 mm, pristine, Extremely Fine.
Turner $75 (1974). Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Suggested Bid $250-350

Barber Match Co., 1¢+3¢ blue, composite large die proof (Scott RO17P1a), combining #RO17P1 and RO19TC1e, printed in tandem on fresh India, die sunk on 228 x 151 mm card, Very Fine, ex Joyce, the whole mounted on one of his signature pages with further details on the engravings.
Scott $1,200
Suggested Bid $600-800 (Image)

Scott $1,200
Suggested Bid $600-8

Barber & Peckham, 1¢ green, trial color large die proof (Scott RO20TC1af), 75 x 110 mm; hinge remnants on the reverse and there is a faint hint of aging on front at top, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Joyce.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $200-300

Barber & Peckham, 3¢ black, large die proof (Scott RO21P1), 36 x 49 mm, Very Fine.
Scott $200
Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Scott $200
Suggested Bid $150-200

Bendel & Co., 12¢ black, trial color large die proof on India paper (Scott RO25TC1ae), 80 x 50 mm, flawless, Very Fine.
Scott $475
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $475
Suggested Bid $200-300

Barber, Jones & Co., 1¢ black trial color essay on thin wove (Scott RO30), a handsome design in clean color; full to large margins all around; top margin slightly toned and thinned from previous hingeing, otherwise Very Fine, a pretty piece not often found. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600

Barber, Jones & Co., 1¢ trial color essay in light red on wove (Scott RO30), design matching the issued stamp, here imperforate on wove paper; sharp printing and massive margins; pinhole thin in top margin above "N" of "Jones", otherwise Very Fine. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600

Barber, Jones & Co., 1¢ black, trial color large die proof on India, mounted on card (Scott RO30TC1ae), 34 x 37 mm, Very Fine.
Scott $210
Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Scott $210
Suggested Bid $150-200

Brocket & Newton, 1¢ black, die II, trial color large die proof (Scott RO42TC1ae), 152 x 228 mm, bright fresh color; some faint mounting marks on the reverse otherwise pristine, Very Fine.
Scott $360
Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Scott $360
Suggested Bid $150-200

Brown & Durling, 1¢ green, large die proof (Scott RO44P1), 50 x 53 mm.
Scott $270
Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Scott $270
Suggested Bid $150-200

Byam, Carlton & Co., 1¢ red brown, trial color large die proof on India, mounted on card (Scott RO49TC1aj), 48 x 59 mm, fresh color; hinge remnant on the reverse, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $200-300

Byam, Carlton & Co., 1¢ black wrapper, large die proof (Scott RO55P1), simply striking with full die printed directly on card; design as issued, except the "For enquiries…" text tablet at left has been excised; heavy horizontal crease below design, some other minor tears or stains at edges of card, Fine to Very Fine, a matchless piece.
Scott $300
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $300
Suggested Bid $300-400

Dunham, E.P., 1¢ green, large die proof (Scott RO72P1), 150 x 228 mm; some tone spots on front, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $250-350

Eichele, P., 1¢ black essay on India (Scott RO77), an outstanding example with immaculate detail, strong color and absolutely pristine India measuring 33 x 38 mm, Extremely Fine, an incredibly tough item, especially this nice. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600

Electric Match Co., 1¢ black, unlisted die essay on India, Post Office fresh and sharp, nicely framed on 46 x 60 mm India; small inclusion in upper left margin noted for accuracy, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Suggested Bid $500-750

Gardner, Beer & Co., 1¢ black, large die proof (Scott RO86P1), 151 x 226 mm, fresh, Very Fine, ex-Joyce.
Scott $300
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $300
Suggested Bid $200-300

Sale No: 751
Lot No:1668
Symbol:PCat No:RO91P3

Gates, Wm., 3¢ black, plate proof on India (Scott RO91P3), left margin block of 16 with imprint, mounted on card cut to exact size; fresh as the day it was produced, with full National Bank Note Co., N.Y. imprint in left margin, Very Fine, an uncommon multiple, especially as a position piece.
Scott $2,000 as singles
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $2,000 as singles
Suggested

Greenleaf & Co., 3¢ blue, trial color large die proof on India (Scott RO101TC1a var.), 27 x 30 mm, good color; thins, Fine to Very Fine appearance.The color is unlisted as a trial color large die proof. It may well be a previously unlisted trial color India proof. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

Howard, B. & H.D., 1¢ black, trial color large die proof (Scott RO111TC1), 115 x 150 mm; hinge remnants on the reverse otherwise nearly pristine, Very Fine, unlisted, ex-Joyce. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Suggested Bid $250-350

Hunt, L.G., 1¢ green, trial color large die proof (Scott RO113TC1af), 151 x 230 mm, fresh and almost pristine, Very Fine, ex-Joyce.
Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Scott $600
Suggested Bid $300-400

Ives, P.T., 8¢ blue, large die proof, plus two vignette-only essays (Scott RO118P1, RO118-E), pretty trio, the full item on India affixed to card; vignettes in black on India and in orange (slightly larger size) on proof paper; all presented on a homemade album page, Very Fine.
Scott $600 for die proof
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $600 for die proof
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E.W. King Matches, 1¢ die proof in black on India, using the general design of a stag and pine (used by other match manufacturers as well), and substituting King's name and "St. Paul, Minn." in bottom ribbon; fresh and alluring, the India in an oversized sink on 151 x 228 mm card; card toned, light horizontal crease at very top, still a Very Fine and attractive essay. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Suggested Bid $500-750

Leeds, Robinson & Co., 1¢ green, large die proof (Scott RO124P1), a grand little proof, flawless in all respects, the India die sunk on 148 x 222 card, Very Fine, ex Joyce, mounted on his unmistakable page.
Scott $900
Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Scott $900
Suggested Bid $500-750