Group Lot of India Paper and Plate Proofs - A selection of 28 India paper and cardboard plate proofs. A few have hinge remnants and/or pencil marks on back, or a shallow thin. But overall a very nice selection in F-VF condition or better. (Est SCV $1500) (Image)

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Group of 13 Different "SAMPLE" and "SAMPLE A" Overprints - Mostly o.g., a few hinge remnants, and a few faults including repairs. Centering mostly fine or better. (SCV $975) (Image)

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Group of 26 "SPECIMEN" Overprinted Stamps - Banknote issues and a few back of book all with "specimen" overprints. Condition is somewhat mixed with some faults to be expected. Avg-VF centering. (Est SCV $1000) (Image)

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Scott 1Xa-E1c Gavit & Co., Albany, NY - Yellow-green die essay on India paper cut close as usual, VF. (SCV $250) (Image)

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Scott 63-E11b (Formerly 55P2) 1c Indigo Roosevelt Small Die Proof - proof still affixed to the original gray card backing. Few light tone spots, o/w VF. (SCV $325) (Image)

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Scott 67-E9b (Formerly 57P2) 5c Brown, Roosevelt Small Die Proof - proof successfully removed from the gray card backing. Sound and VF. (SCV $325) (Image)

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Scott 79-E25b 3c Lithographed, Imperf Block of 10, Ungummed, Block of 10 - 3c Lithographed in red on more opaque white paper, VF. (SCV $500.00) (Image)

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Scott 79-E25c 3c Washington, 10 different colors - lithographed on opaque white paper usual muddy printing with Loewenberg starch coating, premium condition! (SCV $250) (Image)

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Scott 79-E25i 3c Washington, 6 different colors - lithographed on white paper, no grill, perf 12, with o.g. and previously hinged. Typical avg-fine centering for these. (SCV $150) (Image)

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Scott 79-E25k 3c Washington, 6 different colors - lithographed on white paper, 13x16mm grill, points down, perf 12, gummed. Typical avg-fine centering for these, but still a fresh group. (SCV $150) (Image)

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Scott 79-E8a Loewenberg Patent, 3c Plate Essays, Imperf Blocks - 3c plate essays on onion skin paper, (Qty 6) imperforate blocks of four and a block of six. Design created by the Loewenberg Stamp Company in 1864. Premium condition without tears and creases. (Est SCV $200.00) (Image)

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Turner Essay No 42, Two Cent Bank Check Essays - printed on "goldbeater's skin" (processed outer membrane of the intestine of an animal valued for its strength against tearing). Loewenberg patent which was actually produced for the Treasury Department (Qty 10,000) but never put into use. These are premium copies, usually found with the decal chipping. (Est $120-180) (Image)

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Scott 112P3 1c Franklin Block of 4 Plate Proof - Buff block of 4 on India paper, XF and sound! (SCV $250) (Image)

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Scott 179P4, 185P4, 210P4, 211P4 Plate Proofs - XF group of 4, all on cards. (SCV $95) (Image)

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Scott 189TC1dg 15c Webster Brown Trial Color Large Die Proof - Large die proof in chestnut brown pulled directly onto card, die sunk. Some minor soiling in upper right area. (SCV $450) (Image)

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Scott 190TC1dh 30c Hamilton Dull Red Brown Trial Color Large Die Proof - Large die proof in dull red brown pulled directly onto card, die sunk. VF. (SCV $450) (Image)

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Scott 190SK 30c Black with "SAMPLE" Overprint, VF Block of 4 - Full black with red overprint, with OG and several MHRs. Very well centered! (SCV $300) (Image)

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Scott 217P2 30c Orange-Brown, Roosevelt Small Die Proof - proof pulled on wove paper and affixed to a portion of a Roosevelt album page with the "1888" label. Sound and VF. (SCV $200) (Image)

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Scott 224P2 6c Brown Red, Roosevelt Small Die Proof - proof affixed to the original gray card. Ex-Wilson. VF. (SCV $225) (Image)

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Scott 226P5 10c Green Plate Proof Pair on Stamp Paper - Some disturbed o.g. VF Centering. (SCV $325) (Image)

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Scott 227P5 15c Indigo Plate Proof Pair on Stamp Paper - Previously hinged o.g. VF centering and fresh! (SCV $625) (Image)

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Scott 283P2 10c Orange Brown, Roosevelt Small Die Proof - proof still affixed to the original gray card. Card is cut somewhat close but still clear to proof. F-VF. (SCV $375) (Image)

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Scott E3P3 10c Light Orange Special Delivery Plate Proof Block of 4 - Top sheet margin block of four, India paper plate proof. This is the lighter of the two shades of the 10c orange, which is scarce. Sound and VF. (SCV $325) (Image)

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Scott E6P2 10c Ultramarine, Roosevelt Small Die Proof - proof on white wove paper affixed to the original gray card. Card is cut somewhat close but still clear to proof. F-VF. (SCV $300) (Image)

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Scott J22P4-J28P4 7 Different Postage Due Plate Proofs - 1891-93 Bright Claret complete set of 7 singles on card, all VF, with varying hinge marks on back. (SCV $112) (Image)

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