1861, 1¢ Franklin essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., in black on brown toned paper. Completed design, die on India paper, cut to shape, Very Fine and scarce.
Scott No. 63-E9a; $600. US$0 (Image)

Scott $600

Sale No: 106
Lot No:383
Symbol:ECat No:63-E13g

1865, 1¢ Franklin, Bowlsby coupon essay, in blue. Plate on white paper, perf. all around, imperf between stamp and coupon. Top right corner block of four, o.g., never hinged, very fresh, well centered and extremely attractive, Very Fine.
Scott No. 63-E13g; $800. US$0 (Image)

Scott $800

Sale No: 106
Lot No:384
Symbol:PCat No:63TC5c//n

1861, 1¢ issues, trial color plate proof on wove paper, imperf. Blocks of 4 in six different colors; deep red orange (c), yellow orange (e), dark brown (g), gray black (i), blue green (j) and blue (n), all with full margins, blue block with small thin affecting one stamp, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 63TC5c//n; $960. US$0 (Image)

Scott $960

Sale No: 106
Lot No:385
Symbol:ECat No:65-E15f

1861, 3¢ Washington, N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in red. Plate proof on India paper (formerly No. 56P3). Two blocks of four, in two different shades, ample margins, Choice Very Fine.
Scott No. 65-E15f; $2,400 as singles. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,400 as singles

1861, 3¢ Washington, N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in brown rose. Finished plate essay on semi-transparent stamp paper, perf'd and gummed (formerly No. 56), o.g., never hinged, rich color, Fine and rare never hinged example, with 1990 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65-E15h; $550. US$0 (Image)

Scott $550

1861, 3¢ rose, proof on stamp paper. No gum, lower left block of four, large to huge margins, Extremely Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65P5; $2,000+. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,000+

Sale No: 106
Lot No:388
Symbol:ECat No:67-E9d

1861, 5¢ Jefferson, N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in brown. Plate proof on India paper (formerly No. 57P3). Two blocks of four, different shades; one with small thin and corner crease (both typical to the paper), otherwise extremely fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott No. 67-E9d; $2,400. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,400

1861, 24¢ gray on bluish gray, trial color proof on stamp paper. O.g., hinge remnant, large margins, Very Fine and rare.
Scott No. 70TC5; $250. US$0 (Image)

Scott $250

1863, 2¢ gray black, trial color plate proof on India paper. A gorgeous horizontal pair, the right stamp with a fancy geometric trial cancel; left stamp with a small thin, otherwise Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 73TC3j; $500. US$0 (Image)

Scott $500

1863, 2¢ black, die II, "Roosevelt" small die proof. Die II, on part original gray card, Very Fine, only 85 prepared.
Scott No. 73P2; $1,300. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,300

Sale No: 106
Lot No:392
Symbol:ECat No:79-E var.

1867, 3¢ Washington, N.B.N.C. experimental proof, in dark carmine. On green paper tinted with sensitive ink, imperf. Top sheet margin block of four, o.g., Very Fine and scarce. Brazer No. 65TC-Ad.
Scott No. 79-E var.; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

1867, N.B.N.C. grill essay, allover grill of small squares, points up. On 3¢ rose, pair imperf and gummed. Manuscript pen obliterator test, full o.g., F.-V.F. and scarce.
Scott No. 79-E15b; $400. US$0 (Image)

Scott $400

1869, 1¢ to 90¢ Pictorials complete, plate proofs on India paper and Card. Complete sets, India with large margins and vibrant colors, card set with full to large margins; some typical India flaws including 1¢ thin spot, 6¢ card slightly faded, few cards with glue spot on reverse, F.-V.F. sets.
Scott No. 112P3-122P3, 112P4-122P4; $1,730. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,730

1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II, small die proof. Die sunk and remounted on card, tiny scuff in blue background at upper left frame (possibly natural), Very Fine, extremely attractive and unusual.
Scott No. 119P2; $450. US$0 (Image)

Scott $450