American Rapid Telegraph Co., 1881, 1¢ to 50¢ "Prepaid Telegram", plate proofs on India (Scott 1T1P3//1T8P3), pairs (all horizontal except 3¢ is vertical), missing the 10¢ large margins, clean backs and mostly good color; 25¢ is slightly oxidized, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $476
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $476
Suggested Bid $200-300

American Telegraph Typewriter Co., 1910, essay in scarlet, o.g., hinge remnant, Very Fine, not listed in Scott because the stamp was never issued. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph Co., 1886, 6 different undenominated essay trial color proofs on glazed card (Scott 3T7-E), averaging 50 x 50 mm, immaculate, Very Fine, unlisted in Scott but listed in Kramer, very scarce. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400

Postal Telegraph Co., 1885, 10¢ 15¢ 25¢ and 50¢ composite trial color proof (Scott 15T1-15T4-E), a unique item, mounted on a printer's page, Fine to Very Fine. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600

Postal Telegraph Co., 1885, Five different trial color proofs on India (Scott 15T1TC1ag/15T4TC3), cut to size and affixed to small pieces of thin card, Fine to Very Fine. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

Western Union Telegraph Co., 1913, carmine, trial color large die proof on bond paper (Scott 16T44TC1 var.), double die, tête-bêche, 107 x 155 mm, immaculate, Very Fine, Scott unlisted, probably unique. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600

Western Union Telegraph Co., 1913, green, trial color large die proof on bond paper (Scott 16T44TC1 var.), double die, 107 x 165 mm, immaculate, Very Fine, Scott unlisted, probably unique. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400

Western Union Telegraph Co., 1913, red brown, trial color large die proof on watermarked bond paper (Scott 16T44TC1 var.), 110 x 142 mm, immaculate, Very Fine, Scott unlisted. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Suggested Bid $250-350

Western Union Telegraph Co., 1913, carmine, trial color large die proof on bond paper (Scott 16T44TC1 var.), 110 x 156 mm, immaculate, Very Fine, Scott unlisted. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

Western Union Telegraph Co., 1913, brown, trial color large die proof on creamy wove paper, die sunk on card (Scott 16T44TC1 var.), 152 x 115 mm, immaculate, Very Fine, Scott unlisted. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

Western Union Telegraph Co., 1913, red violet, trial color large die proof on bond paper (Scott 16T44TC1 var.), 112 x 138 mm, immaculate, Very Fine, Scott unlisted. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

Western Union Telegraph Co., 1913, carmine, trial color large die proof on watermarked bond paper (Scott 16T44TC1 var.), 129 x 176 mm, immaculate, Very Fine, Scott unlisted. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

Western Union Telegraph Co., 1913, 7 different trial color large die proofs on glazed card (Scott 16T44TC1d), margins vary from 122 x 153 mm down to 65 x 77 mm, the proof in black is on India, fresh colors, Fine to Very Fine, a scarce group. Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Suggested Bid $350-500

Sale No: 751
Lot No:1288
Symbol:PCat No:16T44TC5

Western Union Telegraph Co., 1913, set of eight trial colors, plate on bond (Scott 16T44TC5), complete sheets of 16, comprising the six Scott-listed colors, plus a deep violet and a slate blue, all as full sheets with four imprints each; bright, fresh and sound across the board, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Suggested Bid $750-1,000

Western Union Telegraph Co., 1913, 6 different trial color plate proofs, 4 on wove paper and 2 on bond (Scott 16T44TC5 vars.), sheets of 4 with Kihn Brothers imprint, good colors; hinged on the reverse, Fine to Very Fine, Scott unlisted. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Suggested Bid $250-350