Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale

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The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Issues continued...

Essays and Proofs (Bank Notes and Later Issues)

Lot

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Lot Description

524

1c-90c 1870-71 National Bank Note Co., Large Die Proofs on India (145P1-155P1 var). Complete set of eleven values, on die-size India paper and affixed to approximately 76 x 96mm cards, many with imprint at bottom of India, bright colors, 3c speckled toning at edges of card, 30c small toned spot, Very Fine set, Scott Retail as die sunk (Image)

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$ 3,350.00

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

525

10c Brown, Large Die Proof on India (150P1). On 70 x 83mm card with full die sinkage, imprint at bottom, bright color, fresh and Very Fine (Image)

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$ 300.00

SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction

526

6c Carmine, Plate Proof on India (148P3). Top imprint and plate no. 26 block of 20, comprising the top two rows of the pane, vivid color, affixed to card backing, Very Fine and impressive multiple (Image)

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$ 1,700.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

527

24c Purple, Plate Proof on India (153P3). Bottom imprint and plate no. 21 block of twelve, affixed to non-contemporary card backing, bright color, light diagonal crease, appears Very Fine, an attractive multiple (Image)

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$ 750.00

SOLD for $475.00
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528

1c-90c Bank Notes, Plate Proofs on India or Card (145P3-155P3, 205P4-209P4). Complete set of National printing on India, 1882 American set on card, fresh colors throughout, ample to large margins, few minor India paper translucencies, Very Fine group (Image)

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$ 451.00

SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction

529

10c Black, Trial Color Large Die Proof on Glazed Paper (209TC1k). 37 x 53mm, crisp impression, small thin spot at top from hinge removal, appears Very Fine, scarce, ex Finkelburg (Image)

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$ 1,000.00

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

530

1c-10c 1882-83 Bank Notes, Small Die Proofs on Wove (205P2-211P2). Complete set of seven on cards from a Roosevelt Presentation Album, fresh colors, Very Fine set, it is believed only 85 were produced (Image)

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$ 1,400.00

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

531

1c-90c 1887-88 Bank Notes, Small Die Proofs on Wove (212P2-218P2). Complete set of seven on cards from a Roosevelt Presentation Album, beautiful colors, Very Fine set, it is believed only 85 were produced (Image)

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$ 1,330.00

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

532

Bank Note Issues, Proof and Specimen Balance. Five items, No. 156TC4 block of eight, 205-E2 die essay, 206P3 block of four, 208S-D single and 213P4 block of four, Very Fine group

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$ 1,010.00

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

533

1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Plate Proofs on India (219P3-229P3). Complete set of blocks of four with both 2c incl. the scarcer No. 220P3 (Scott Retail $1,200.00), 15c and 90c affixed to original card backing, bright colors, large margins, fresh and Very Fine, a beautiful and scarce high-quality set of blocks of four (Image)

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$ 3,440.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

534

3c, 5c, 6c 1890-93 Issue, Plate Proofs on India (221P3, 223P3-224P3). Top imprint and plate no. blocks of twelve, bright colors, typical India paper thins mostly confined to top margins, Very Fine appearance (Image)

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$ 1,850.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction