1904, 5¢ Louisiana Purchase, trial color large die proof on glazed card, in black (Scott 326TC1de), 111 x 85mm with full die sinkage, signed by engraver H[enry] Rollins; blue "Engraver's Stock Proof" authorization handstamp on the reverse with #621474A, Very Fine. Unique.
Scott $3,500
Estimate $4,000-6,000 (Image)

Scott $3,500
Estimate $4,000-6,00

Sale No: 757
Lot No:426
Symbol:Cat No:326

1904, 5¢ Louisiana Purchase (Scott 326), block of 4 with horizontal guide line, o.g., never hinged, an exquisite position piece, with impeccable impression, crisp color and well-balanced fresh margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $1,300 as singles.
Scott $720 as singles
Estimate $800-1,200 (Image)

Scott $720 as singles
Estimate $8

Sale No: 757
Lot No:427
Symbol:Cat No:327

1904, 10¢ Louisiana Purchase (Scott 327), o.g., never hinged, spectacular eye-appeal with the darkest color we've seen, impeccably printed on lily-white paper, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, makes a statement, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $450.
Scott $300
Estimate $350-500 (Image)

Scott $300
Estimate $350-500