1891, 1¢ Black on Wove, Die Essay. Untrimmed relief engraved die essay of 22 x 27mm engraved oval on 36 x 43mm white wove paper, later completed for reply card., Very Fine. Scott No. UX10E.
USPCC No. S10E-Ba; $2,000 as similar.

ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS 1¢ DIE ESSAY ORIGINALLY INTENDED FOR THE 1891 1¢ POSTAL CARD ISSUE.

The lettering and ornamentation around the vignette was originally produced as Miscellaneous Die Number 3652 of the Bureau of Engraving & Printing during May 1890, but was remade during May and October as Miscellaneous Die Number 3651 (numbering assigned out of proper order) by David M. Cooper and Edward E. Myers. USPCC $2,000 as similar
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USPCC $2,000 as similar

1891, 1¢ Black, Photo Essay of Rejected Border Only. Photo essay of rejected border as shown on Miscellaneous Die number 3651, together with miscellaneous unused lettering consisting of "Series of 1891" and "Act of October 1, 1890" text, original 202 x 254mm photo essay with typed "Bureau of Engraving and Printing" on reverse and "Bureau of Engraving and Printing Div. - Photolitho Sec., Reg No. '26972' " handstamp with pencil number, Very Fine. Scott No. UX10E.
USPCC No. S10E-Bb var.; Estimate $300 - 400.

This essay was engraved by David M. Cooper and Edward E. Myers in May 1890. The original essay is retained in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing files. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

1891, 1¢ Black, Photo Essay of Rejected Border Only. Photo essay of rejected border as shown on Miscellaneous Die number 3652, original 200 x 254mm photo essay with typed "Bureau of Engraving and Printing" on reverse and "Bureau of Engraving and Printing Div. - Photolitho Sec., Reg No. '26971' " handstamp with pencil number, Very Fine. Scott No. UX10E.
USPCC No. S10E-Bc var.; Estimate $300 - 400.

The original essay is retained in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing files. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

1891, 1¢ Black on Wove, Die Essay. Untrimmed relief engraved die essay of 19 x 24mm rejected head and wreath engraved oval, on 43 x 51mm white wove paper, Very Fine. Scott No. UX10E.
USPCC No. S10E-Ca; $2,000.

THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS REJECTED 1¢ DIE ESSAY.

This die, known as Miscellaneous Die Number 3708 of the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, was engraved in November 1890 by William G. Phillips. USPCC $2,000
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USPCC $2,000

1891, 1¢ Seal Red on Buff Card, Die Essay. Completed die essay of rejected design on 155 x 92mm buff cardstock with "Seal Red" color name at bottom left, Very Fine. Scott No. UX10E.
USPCC No. S10E-Cb; $1,000.

THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS COMPLETE REJECTED DESIGN 1¢ POSTAL CARD ESSAY. USPCC $1,000
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USPCC $1,000

1891, 1¢ Black on Wove, Die Essay. Untrimmed relief engraved die essay of accepted 19 x 24mm design, on 37 x 45mm white wove paper, Very Fine. Scott No. UX10E.
USPCC No. S10E-Da; $2,000.

THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS 1¢ DIE ESSAY OF THE ACCEPTED DESIGN IN PRIVATE HANDS. USPCC $2,000
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USPCC $2,000

1891, 1¢ Black, Photo Die Essay. Complete untrimmed die face essay of accepted 19 x 24mm design, on 200 x 254mm photo paper with typed "Bureau of Engraving and Printing" on reverse and "Bureau of Engraving and Printing Div. - Photolitho Sec., Reg No. '26974' " handstamp with pencil number, Very Fine and the only recorded original photo essay of the 1¢ 1891 complete die. Scott No. UX10E.
USPCC No. S10E-Db var.; Estimate $300 - 400.

Complete die face of Miscellaneous Die number 3755, as used in plates for printing S10 and S12. This die was engraved during January 1891, the portrait being the work of William G. Phillips and Joseph A. Rueff and the ornamentation added by George U. Rose Jr. The original die is retained in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing files. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

1891, 1¢ Gray-Black on Light Buff Card, Die Essay. Die 3645 on 155 x 95mm light buff cardstock with S10 inscription die lacking "Postal Card One Cent" at top, reverse with "C.C.W. 2" printed vertically at left, Very Fine and only recorded example of this color. Scott No. UX10E.
USPCC No. S10E-E; $1,500. USPCC $1,500
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USPCC $1,500

1891, 1¢ Deep Brown on Light Buff Card, Die Essay. Die 3645 on 155 x 95mm light buff cardstock with S10 inscription die lacking "Postal Card One Cent" at top, reverse with "C.C.W. 2" printed vertically at right; hint of toning, Very Fine and only recorded example of this color. Scott No. UX10E.
USPCC No. S10E-E; $1,500. USPCC $1,500
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USPCC $1,500

1891, 1¢ Dark Brown on Light Buff Card, Die Essay. Die 3645 on 155 x 95mm light buff cardstock with S10 inscription die lacking "Postal Card One Cent" at top, reverse with "C.C.W. 2" printed vertically at right; small corner nick at bottom right, Very Fine and only recorded example of this color. Scott No. UX10E.
USPCC No. S10E-E; $1,500. USPCC $1,500
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USPCC $1,500

1891, 1¢ Dim Dark Red on Light Buff Card, Die Essay. Die on 155 x 95mm light buff cardstock with S12 inscription die lacking "Postal Card One Cent" at top, reverse with "C.C.W. 2" printed vertically at left, Very Fine and only recorded example of this color. Scott No. UX10E.
USPCC No. S10E-F; $1,500. USPCC $1,500
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USPCC $1,500

1891, 1¢ Brown on Light Buff Card, Die Essay. Die on 117 x 75mm S12 size light buff cardstock with S12 inscription die lacking "Postal Card One Cent" at top, Very Fine and only recorded example of this color. Scott No. UX10E.
USPCC No. S10E-G; $1,500.

This essay is listed under S10 (UX10), but could be considered an S12 (UX11) essay. It is illustrated on page 173 of the USPCC. USPCC $1,500
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USPCC $1,500

1891, 1¢ Russet on Light Blue Card, Die Essay. Essay with portrait and wreath significantly different from final design, wreath similar to S10E-D, on 155 x 95mm light blue card with S10 inscription, "Russet." color name at bottom left, Very Fine and only recorded example of this color. Scott No. UX10E.
USPCC No. S10E-H; $500. USPCC $500
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USPCC $500

1891, 1¢ Black on Buff, Production Specimen. Two cards, one from the 1891 plates and other from the 1892 plates, each with blue-black "Specimen" type E handstamp; minor corner wrinkles, Very Fine and unique pair. Scott No. UX10PS.
USPCC No. S10PSa; $500.

The 1891 plates have the stamp close and high, while the 1892 plates have the stamp further and lower. USPCC $500
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USPCC $500

1891, 1¢ Black on Buff, Production Specimen. Unsevered vertical pair on issued card, each with purple 50mm three-bar cancel struck diagonally across stamp image; some creasing and small edge tear, light overall toning, Fine and rare pair. Scott No. UX10PS.
USPCC No. S10PSb; $400 as singles. USPCC $400 as singles
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USPCC $400 as singles

1891, 1¢ Black on Buff, Production Specimen. Issued card with "SAMPLE." printed in black at lower left; some light creases and light overall toning, Fine. Scott No. UX10PS.
USPCC No. S10PSc; $300. USPCC $300
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USPCC $300

1891, 1¢ Black on Buff, Double Impression, One Inverted. Mint card, nicely balanced and displaced impressions, offset on reverse; trivial wrinkles and some toning confined mostly to back, Very Fine and rare.
Scott No. UX10a; $3,500. Scott $3,500
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Scott $3,500

1891, 1¢ Black on Buff, Double Impression with Types I and II, One Inverted. Mint card, top impression from the Type I 1891 plates (vignette high and close to imprint), inverted impression from Type II plates (vignette lower and further); lower left corner creasing, Very Fine.
Scott No. UX10a var.; $3,500+.

AN UNUSUAL DOUBLE IMPRESSION VARIETY WITH BOTH TYPES I AND II. Scott $3,500+
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Scott $3,500+

1891, 1¢ Black on Buff, Double Impression. Mint card, impressions with clear registration displacement, trivial bottom left corner wrinkle, Very Fine and rare. USPCC No. S10b $1,300.
Scott No. UX10b; $1,750. Scott $1,750
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Scott $1,750

1891, 1¢ Black on Buff, Triple Impression, One Inverted. Mint card, fresh and fault-free, Very Fine.
Scott No. UX10c; $7,750.

ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE 1891 1¢ POSTAL CARD TRIPLE IMPRESSION VARIETY.

The four recorded examples are all mint. USPCC unpriced. Scott $7,750
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Scott $7,750