The William Fekete Collection continued...

**Essays and Proofs: 1870-88 Bank Note Issues continued...**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
111	E	Philadelphia Bank Note Co., 3c Washington, Plate Essays on Proof Paper and Bond (184-E5e, h). 11 blocks of four, seven on proof paper and four on bond, different colors, Very Fine group, Scott Retail as singles (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 900.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
112	E	American Bank Note Co., Washington Design Die Essays. Eight items, incl. three large die proofs off card, left margin block of four and four singles, two different "essay" types, most with "ABNC" in corners and "American Bank Note Company New York" banner, two with blank banner and corners, different colors, a few flaws incl. small hole and crease in the block, Very Fine appearance, these are probably samples of the ABNCo. engraver's and printer's handiwork, the central vignette is attributed to the work of Danforth, Bald & Co. (see Scott Nos. 11-E10 to 11-E13) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 300-400 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
113	E	American Bank Note Co., 3c and 10c Unadopted Frames, Large Die Essays on India (207-E1a, 209-E2a). Both cut down but with extra large margins, on original cards, Yellow Brown and Blue respectively, Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 1,450.00 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
114	E	2c-3c 1870-83 Bank Note Issues, Paper and Color Essays (147E13, 147TC3, 158-E1, 210-E). Group of 12 items, incl. essays of Nos. 147 and 158, five perforated showing color and paper variety, couple trial colors on India, four of No. 210-E on a range of papers incl. horizontal and vertical laid, wavy line, honeycomb, one with a crease, last four each with 1988 P.F. certificate, Fine and unusual group (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 400-500 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
115	E	1c Blue, Franklin Facing Right, Large Die Essay on Ivory Glazed Paper (212-E4b). 64 x 66mm, shows full die sinkage area, gorgeous color, fresh and Extremely Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 750.00 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
116	TC	3c Washington, Trial Color Plate Proofs on India (147TC3, 158TC3). Four singles and block of four of 147TC, range of colors incl. Blue, Brown, Dark Red, the block in Red Brown, nice margins throughout, horizontal block of eight and single of 158TC in Black, on original card backing, fresh and Very Fine group (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 1,110.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
117	P	2c-24c 1870-79 Bank Note Issues, Plate Proofs on India (149P3, 152P3-153P3, 158P3, 183P3). Top or bottom imprint and plate no. blocks of 12, bright colors, each with varying degrees of faults incl. some small holes, selvage tears, thins, etc., decent margins, otherwise Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 4,400.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
118	P	10c Brown, Plate Proof on India (150P3). Top imprint and plate no.18 block of 12, ample margins to touched at bottom left corner, thinning as often found with this fragile paper, also small hole at bottom between pos. 10 and 11, Very Fine appearance (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 2,000.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
119	P	1c-90c 1870-73 Bank Note Issues, Small Die Proofs on Wove (145P2, 157P2-166P2). Complete set on original card backing from a Roosevelt presentation album, fresh colors, Very Fine, only 85 sets were produced (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 2,100.00 SOLD for $950.00 Will close during Public Auction
120	P	1c-90c 1873-81 Bank Note Issues, Small Die Proofs on Wove (206P2, 157P2-166P2). Complete set of 11 values on original gray card backing from a Roosevelt presentation album (1c No. 206P2), rich colors except 8c and 15c slightly oxidized, 6c small edge tears, others Very Fine, only 85 albums were produced (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 2,025.00 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
121	TC	1c-90c 1873 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue, Atlanta Trial Color Proofs on Card (156TC4-166TC4). Complete set for all five colors and all 12 values of the series, plus extra set of Brown (less the 3c and 10c values), brilliant colors, most with ample to large margins with a few touched or barely in on one side, overall Fine-Very Fine, a scarce set (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 3,455.00 SOLD for $1,900.00 Will close during Public Auction

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