1Xa-E1d, 1858 Gavit & Co., Albany N.Y., 5c Blue, Franklin Die essay on bond, 33x42mm, detailed impression, Extremely Fine, (Scott $375)

CV. 500-600

1Xa-E1d, 1858 Gavit & Co., Albany N.Y., 5c Scarlet, Franklin die essay on bond, nicely etched impression, Fine (Scott $375)

CV. 200-300

3P4-4P4, 5c Red Brown, 10c Black, 1875 Reproduction, Plate proofs on card, each four margins, hinged, Very Fine (Scott $500) 

CV. 250-300

Group of Classic 1851 / 1861 Issue Essays, comprised of: 11-E16b Brown, 69-E2a Green, 69-E3a (2 shades: blue and scarlet), 70-E2a (black, yellow brown and lilac), 73TC scarlet and 79-E25j (4 shades: Green, Blue, Pale red & brown). some small faults, generally Very Fine (Scott $1,020)

CV. 250-300

11-E7c, Draper, Welsh & Co., 3c Cool Black, Die essay on india, Stamp size, 23x28mm, hr, Very Fine (Scott $350) 

CV. 200-300

11-E10c, 1851 Danforth, Bald & Co., 3c Die essay on bond, Double line frame, 39x32mm, fresh and Fine (Scott $350)

CV. 120-160

11-E14b, Bald, Cousland & Co., 1851 3c Washington, Die Essay on bond, 26x36mm, Extremely Fine (Scott $350)

CV. 200-300

36BP5, 1851 12c Black, Imperforate plate proof on stamp paper, detailed impression, Extremely Fine and incredibly rare, 1982 PF certificate

CV. 1,000-1,500

37P5, 1860 24c Lilac, Imperforate plate proof on stamp paper, without gum as issued, edge margin at bottom, 2013 PSAG graded XF 90 certificate (Scott $1,500 for ungraded single)

CV. 1,500-2,000

38P3, 1860 30c Orange, Plate proof on india, four margins, Very Fine, 1983 PF certificate (Scott $1,250)

CV. 800-1,000

40P1-47P1, 1875 1c-90c Reprints, Hybrid large die proofs on india, 145x225mm, each hinged in corners, Very Fine (Scott $2,600)

CV. 2,500-3,000

40P2-47P2, 1857-60 1c-90c Reprints, Small die proofs on wove,  each with original gray card backing, Very Fine (Scott $2,800)

CV. 2,000-3,000

40P4-47P4, LO1P4-2P4, 1875 1c-90c Reprint & 1851 Carrier issues, Plate proofs on card, set of 10 proofs, some hinged or previously hinged, Very Fine (Scott $640) (see online scans)

CV. 300-400

45P1, 1875 24c Blackish violet, Large die proof on india,  142x215mm, some light toning and soiling on card, Very Fine appearance (Scott $325)

CV. 150-200

63-E11c//72-E7e, 1861 'Premiere Gravure' August and 1861 issue, Plate proofs on india, group of 9 plate proofs consisting of: 63-E11c, 65-E15f (Red and Scarlet shades), 67-E9d, 62BP3, 69-E6d, 78P3, 71-E2b and 72-E7f, a few small faults, 90c is cut in at left, others are Very Fine appearing, (Scott $2,955)

CV. 1,200-1,500

63P2, 65P2, 76P2, 68P2, 69P2, 78P2, 71P2, 72P2, 1861 Second Design Issue, Roosevelt small die proofs on white wove, each 27x33mm except 90c 28x29mm, each with brilliant color and crisp impression, 3c, 5c, 24c small faults, o/w Very Fine, a scarce set (Scott $1,800)

CV. 800-1,000

65P1S, 1861 3c Rose, Large die proof on india, Black 'SPECIMEN' overprint, green "SPECIMEN / POSTAGE STAMP / FROM THE / NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY / NO. 1 WALL STREET / NEW YORK" imprint on full card, a little light soiling on reverse and slightly reduced, otherwise Very Fine, Very Rare

CV. 1,000-1,500

69P1, 76P1, 1861 5c & 12c Second design, Large die proofs on india, reduced large hybrid sunken die proofs measuring 73x75mm, deep color and crisp impression, hinging on reverse, Very Fine (Scott $1,400)

CV. 500-750

70P1S, 1861 24c Dark violet, Large die proof on india, Black 'SPECIMEN' overprint, gold "SPECIMEN / POSTAGE STAMP / FROM THE / NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY / NO. 1 WALL STREET / NEW YORK" imprint on full card, light corner wear, otherwise Extremely Fine, Very Rare

CV. 1,500-2,000

71P1S, 1861 30c Red orange, Die proof on india, Black 'SPECIMEN' overprint, silver "SPECIMEN / POSTAGE STAMP / FROM THE / NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY / NO. 1 WALL STREET / NEW YORK" imprint on full card, some light foxing, otherwise Extremely Fine, Very Rare

CV. 1,500-2,000

72P1S, 1861 90c Dark violet, Large die proof on india. Black 'SPECIMEN' overprint, light red "SPECIMEN / POSTAGE STAMP / FROM THE / NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY / NO. 1 WALL STREET / NEW YORK" imprint on full card, some foxing and soiling, otherwise Very Fine, Very Rare

CV. 1,200-1,500

72P1, 1861 90c Blue, Large die proof on india, light stains on back and small scrape on india, otherwise fresh and Very Fine (Scott $500)

CV. 200-300

73-E6c, Unknown Author, 10c Indian Vignette, 1861-66 Plate essay on soft cream card, h.r., slight toning along left edge, Very Fine centering (Scott $600)

CV. 300-400

76P1, 1861 5c Brown, Large die proof on india, 104x140mm, a little light foxing, remaining adhesive on back, proof is signed and with "National Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint, Very Fine appearance (Scott $700)

CV. 400-500

103TC4, 1861-66 2c Jackson, 'Atlanta' trial color proofs on card, reprinted in set of five colors on thin card for 1881 International Cotton Exhibition in Atlanta, GA, Very Fine set (Scott $875)

CV. 500-600