1868 1c and 8½c Queen Victoria Trade Sample Proofs, a group of 9 stamps, including the 1c in brown, olive green, venetian red, black and sepia, plus the 8½c in two shades of green (slightly different than issued stamp), and two in black. These stamps, produced by the American Bank Note Co. are all gummed and perforated, and quite scarce as a group. A very fine and difficult to assemble group, ex "Highlands" collection. Rsv. $1,700. (Image)

Estimate $ 2,000

5c Queen Victoria Trial Colour Plate Proof Overprinted SPECIMEN in Carmine, a reconstituted block of 16, made up of 4 blocks of 4 hinged together, including 4 thick overprint and 12 thin overprints and three plate inscriptions. Overall very fine and catalogue value does not include a premium for the plate imprints. Rsv. $475. (Image)

Unitrade $ 1,600

Group of Cents Plate Proofs and Issued Stamps, all in blocks of four, with #s 11TCiv (card-mounted), 11TCi (with full plate inscription), 12TCii (card-mounted) and never hinged blocks of #s 8 and 9 (both fine centered). (Image)

Unitrade $ 1,061