Classic Issue Essay Balance, 1851-77. Of 38 essays; 1851 issues including 11-E8b in green (cat $300), nice range of 1861 issues with 1¢, 3¢, 5¢ & 24¢ portrait and portrait-label essays mostly in colors, 1869 issues with 1¢-3¢ small numeral essays and other higher denominations, 1877 dual frame essays, etc.; nice material throughout.
Scott No. 11E-17c//121-E1q; $3,940; Estimate $500 - 750. Scott $3,940
Est. $500-750

Scott $3,940
Est. $500-750

Essay and Proof Balance. Small group including 231P4, 238P4, 245P4, 234P3, 235P3, 237P3, 236S, 286-E8 Bicolor essay off-card and trimmed, 289-E4 Bicolor essay on full card, 289-E4 Bicolor essay mounted (not die sunk) on large card, and UY1E Brooks trimmed essay, F.-V.F. group.
Scott $3,410; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Scott $3,410
Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $3,410
Est. $1,000-1,500

Plate Card Proof Collection, 1847-93. Of 212 different neatly mounted on pages; complete sets including 1847 Reproductions (3P4-4P4), Reprints of the 1857-50 Issue (40P4-47P4), 1861 Second Designs, 1869 Pictorials, 1870-90 Banknotes and 1893 Columbians, complete Officials, Newspapers, also Special Delivery, Dues & Carrier issues present, Very Fine, a wonderful 19th century card proof set.
Scott No. 3P4//PR32P4; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)

Est. $3,000-4,000

Proofs, Specimens & Samples. A nice lot which includes 1847 5¢-10¢ Reproductions Plate Proofs on India, 1869 Plate Proofs on India, 1¢ block of 8 with imprint, 6¢ & 10¢ blocks of four with plate number, 12¢ block of 4, plus some Bank Note plate proofs and Official plate proofs & Specimens, mixed condition.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600

Est. $400-600