Letter Sheet Essays, two unapproved unfolded letter sheet essays from the American Banknote Company, similar to Grant type, different colors (dull red, bistre brown), both Very Fine, also includes additional patent letter sheet from an unknown source, small edge faults, nice group for the specialist (Image)

CV. 150-200

E17A, E17B, "Likely 1859-60 George Washington Envelope Essays from Unknown Source", listing examples in "Catalog of U.S. Stamped Envelope Essays and Proofs" (pg 18-19), Very Fine and likely unique.rn (Image)

CV. 2,000-3,000

U88, U107, 1870/71 7c, 90c Reay Issue, "Specimen" Entires, on exhibit pages, 7c (2), ea. with different sized overprint, 90c Carmine on cream, watermark 2 (purported to be one of two known), Very Fine (Image)

CV. 200-300

U186P, 7c "Plimpton" Reverse Color Proof, cut to shape, intense color, Extremely Fine, very scarce, only a few known. (Image)

CV. 250-300

U333P, 1887 5c Blue on blue proof, Thorp die 92, number 105h, in normal color, on issued paper with rounded corners, laid paper, watermark 8, Very Fine, quite scarce. ex-T.D. Perry. (UPSS E117h) (Image)

CV. 150-200