3P4-4P4, 1847 5c-10c 1875 Reproductions, Plate proofs on card, extremely fresh and well centered, some light paper offset on reverse, Extremely Fine. (Scott $500). (Image)

CV. 250-300

11-E3b, Gavit & Co., 3c Die Essay on india, on 30x34mm india paper, trace of small paper hinge remnant, Very Fine. (Scott $300). (Image)

CV. 150-200

11-E7b, Draper, Welsh & Co., 3c Die Essay on india in warm black, on 26x31mm india paper, Very Fine. (Scott $400). (Image)

CV. 250-300

39P5, 1860 90c Blue, Imperforate plate proof on stamp paper, without gum as issued, brigh and fresh ample to clear margins, Very Fine and scarce; 1950 APS and 2005 PSE certificates. (Scott $4,500). (Image)

CV. 1,500-2,000

40P4-47P4, 1875 1c-90c Reprints, Plate proof on card, complete set of 8, deep rich colors, all well centered, Extremely Fine. (Scott $580). (Image)

CV. 400-600

55P3-62P3 1860 "First Design" Plate proofs on india, fresh, bright and well centered, Very Fine or better, impressive complete set. (Scott $4,075). (Image)

CV. 2,000-2,500

57a-Eb, 8c 1861 Black Essay, on stiff bond paper, couple thins, otherwise Fine and rare being one of just three known 1991 PF certificate. (Image)

CV. 750-1,000

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) (Image)

CV. 750-1,000

65S, 1861 3c Rose, "Specimen" (Type B) block of four, fresh and attractive, full o,g., Fine, only 1,500 printed. (Scott $800 as singles). (Image)

CV. 500-600

71S-72S, 1861 30c Orange, 90c Blue, "Specimen" overprints, 30c (2), types "B" and "J"; 72 (2), both type "B", all o.g., all about Fine. (Scott $840). (Image)

CV. 150-250

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 (Image)

CV. 1,000-1,500

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) (Image)

CV. 400-500

79-E10b, 1867 "X" Cents Dark carmine Die essay on wove paper, rough impression, Very Fine, scarce. (Scott $450). (Image)

CV. 200-250

112P3-122P3, 129P3 1869 1c-90c 1869 Pictorial Issue, Plate proofs on india, complete set incl 15c re-issue, bold, fresh and vibrant colors, all with exceptional margins, Extremely Fine, a premium set. (Scott $1,205). (Image)

CV. 600-800

112P4/129P4, 1869 3c/30c Pictorials, Plate proofs on card, four different plus 3c "small numeral" essay (114-E6d, without gum), includes 112P4, 120P4-121P4, 129P4, all Very Fine and fresh (Scott $595). (Image)

CV. 200-300

112P4-117P4, 120P4-122P4, 129P4, 1869 1c-90c Pictorial Issue, Plate proofs on card, complete set of 10 values as issued, deep rich colors and large, well balanced margins, Extremely Fine. (Scott $1,015). (Image)

CV. 600-800

129Pa4, 120Pa4-122Pa4, 1869 15c-90c 1869 Pictorial Issue, Plate proofs on card, Centers/Flags Inverted, very lightly hinged with clean backs, bright color, Extremely Fine and rare with a mere 100 sets issued (Scott $16,250) (Image)

CV. 9,000-12,000

120P3, 1869 24c Green and violet, Plate proof on india, bottom imprint and plate number 24 horizontal strip of four, extremely fresh, paler shades make this exceptionally attractive, third proof with small margin fault, Very Fine appearing, very scarce position strip. (Scott $560 as singles). (Image)

CV. 250-350

121P3, 1869 30c Ultramarine and carmine, Plate proof on india, horizontal pair, bold crisp colors, exceptionally large and well balanced margins, Extremely Fine. (Scott $280). (Image)

CV. 200-300

122-E2b, 1869 90c Pale orange red and black, Plate essay on stamp paper, Very Fine. (Scott $275). (Image)

CV. 150-200

123TC4-132TC1, 1881 "Atlanta" Trial Color Proofs on Thin Card, issued in five colors, plus various combinations of bi-color issues, only missing rare 90c green frame with black center, most proofs are sound with only a small minority with small thins, bright and fresh appearing group, Extremely Fine centering, 100 sets were issued and few intact sets remain (Scott $19,460) (Image)

CV. 12,000-18,000

190S/212S, 1889 1c/90c "Sample A" Type K Overprints, eight of ten values, includes 1c-6c, 30c-90c, all but 90c o.g., couple small flaws, generally near Very Fine, all bright and fresh. (Scott $600). (see online scans) (Image)

CV. 300-400

206P1, 1881 1c Blue, Large die proof on india, die sunk on sensibly reduced card, still with large and balanced margins, Extremely Fine. (Scott $375). (Image)

CV. 150-200

219P1/229P1, 1894 1c/90c Issues, Large die proofs on india, die sunk on full sized card with gilt edges on three sides, binding tape from salesmann's book on other, lacking only 2c Lake and 8c to complete (apparently the 2c and 8c were not included in this book), all proofs still basically bound but covers and spine missing, all exceptionally fresh and Extremely Fine. (Scott $3,025). (see online scans). (Image)

CV. 2,000-3,000

"Western Cattle in Storm" Print by Edward Dillon after painting by McWhirter, Very Fine, not technically a proof but beautifully shows the design of the issue (Image)

CV. 200-250