1869, 1¢-90¢ Pictorials complete, plate proofs on India (Scott 112P3-122P3, 129P3), the basic set plus the 15¢ Re-issue, all heart-stoppingly bright with strong colors and razor-sharp detail; each well- to perfectly margined and balanced, Very Fine, a rare set this nice.
Scott $1,205. (Image)

Estimate $800-1,200

1869, Grant essay, by George T. Jones (Scott 112-E1b), light violet overprint in fugitive ink on black vignette and frame, die on India paper, cut to stamp size; small corner crease, otherwise Very Fine. Very rare.
Brazer 112E-Ab.
Scott $3,250. (Image)

Estimate $1,500-2,000

1869, 5¢ Washington essay, large lettering, in red (Scott 115-E1b), 40 x 65 mm, good color; hinged on the reverse, Very Fine.
Brazer 115aE-Eb.
Scott $600. (Image)

Estimate $250-350

1869, 5¢ Washington essay, large lettering, in carmine (Scott 115-E1b), 40 x 65 mm, good color, Very Fine.
Brazer 115aE-Eb.
Scott $600. (Image)

Estimate $250-350

1869, 5¢ Washington essay, large lettering, in orange (Scott 115-E1b), 36 x 52 mm, Very Fine.
Brazer 115aE-Eb.
Scott $600. (Image)

Estimate $250-350

1869, 5¢ Washington essay, large lettering, in dusky slate blue (Scott 115-E1b), 40 x 65 mm; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine.
Brazer 115aE-Eb.
Scott $600. (Image)

Estimate $250-350

1869, 5¢ Washington essay, large lettering, in blue (Scott 115-E1h), die on clear white bond, 32 x 36 mm, Very Fine.
Brazer 115aE-Ei.
Scott $600. (Image)

Estimate $250-350

1869, 5¢ Washington essay, large lettering, in orange (Scott 115-E1i), die on thick cloudy bond, 37 x 40 mm; hinged on the reverse, Very Fine.
Brazer 115aE-Ej.
Scott $600. (Image)

Estimate $250-350

1869, 5¢ Washington essay, large lettering, in reddish brown (Scott 115-E1i), die on thick cloudy bond, 37 x 38 mm, Very Fine.
Brazer 115aE-Ej.
Scott $600. (Image)

Estimate $250-350

1869, 5¢ Washington essay, large lettering, in blue (Scott 115-E1i), die on thick cloudy bond, 32 x 29 mm, Very Fine.
Brazer 115aE-Ej.
Scott $600. (Image)

Estimate $250-350

1869, 5¢ Washington essay, large lettering, in blue (Scott 115-E1i), die on thick cloudy bond, 35 x 35 mm; hinge remnant on the reverse, Very Fine.
Brazer 115aE-Ej.
Scott $600. (Image)

Estimate $250-350

1869, 5¢ Washington essay, small lettering, in dull red brown (Scott 115-E2c), plate on wove, imperf and gummed, block of 4, o.g., hinged, Extremely Fine.
Brazer 115aE-Fc.
Scott $320. (Image)

Estimate $200-300

1869, 5¢ Washington essay, small lettering, in dull red violet (Scott 115-E2c), plate on wove, imperf and gummed, block of 4, o.g., hinged, Very Fine.
Brazer 115aE-Fc.
Scott $320. (Image)

Estimate $150-200

1869, 6¢ deep dull blue, trial color large die proof (Scott 115TC1ae), in scintillating color with National Bank Note Co., N.Y. imprint below on India; die sunk on 153 x 229 mm card; top and left rims of sink with slight disturbances, still Very Fine, pretty.
Scott $2,500. (Image)

Estimate $600-800

1869, 6¢ deep dull blue, trial color large die proof (Scott 115TC1ae), 55 x 73 mm, rich bright color; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine.
Scott $2,500. (Image)

Estimate $750-1,000

1869, 10¢ Lincoln essay, in violet (Scott 116-E1c), complete die on India, 46 x 46 mm, Very Fine.
Brazer 116E-Daa.
Scott $1,100. (Image)

Estimate $500-750

1869, 10¢ Lincoln essay, in carmine (Scott 116-E1d), die on proof paper, 52 x 46 mm, Very Fine.
Brazer 116E-Db.
Scott $1,000. (Image)

Estimate $350-500

1869, 10¢ Lincoln essay, in ultramarine (Scott 116-E1k), plate on stamp paper, imperf and gummed, top margin block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged, Extremely Fine.
Brazer 116E-Dj.
Scott $500. (Image)

Estimate $300-400

1869, 10¢ Lincoln essay, in light ultramarine (Scott 116-E1k), plate on stamp paper, imperf and gummed, block of 4, o.g., hinged, Extremely Fine.
Brazer 116E-Dj.
Scott $500. (Image)

Estimate $300-400

1869, 10¢ Lincoln essay, in blue (Scott 116-E1k), plate on stamp paper, imperf and gummed, block of 4, o.g., hinged, Extremely Fine.
Brazer 116E-Dj.
Scott $500. (Image)

Estimate $300-400

1869, 10¢ dull dark orange, trial color large die proof (Scott 116TC1ah), in strong color with National Bank Note Co., N.Y. imprint below; on India die sunk on card; adhesive stains and extraneous black mark away from design, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $2,500. (Image)

Estimate $750-1,000

1869, 10¢ chocolate, trial color large die proof (Scott 116TC1ak), a stunning print, with every line crystal clear in deep color; some staining, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $2,500. (Image)

Estimate $500-750

1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II, plate proof on India (Scott 119P3), block of 4, large margins all around, immaculate, Extremely Fine.
Scott $600. (Image)

Estimate $300-400

1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, in black (Scott 121-E1a), die on India with imprint, off card, 55 x 50 mm, Very Fine.
Brazer 121E-Ca.
Scott $800. (Image)

Estimate $300-400

1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, in red brown (Scott 121-E1a), die on India with imprint, die sunk on card, 85 x 64 mm; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine.
Brazer 121E-Ca.
Scott $800. (Image)

Estimate $300-400