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1894 First Bureau Issue, Unwatermarked
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
3368 P 246TC1ae image1894, 1¢ Franklin, trial color large die proof in dusky blue green (Scott 246TC1ae), India on card, 70x68mm with full die sinkage, manuscript "Last proof before hardening"; bit of soiling at the lower left, otherwise Very Fine. Unpriced by Scott. (Image)

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Estimate $600-800
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
3369 E 247-E2b image1894, 1¢ Franklin, compound progressive die essay on white card (Scott 247-E2b), two impressions, the left identical to the 1890 Issue, the right with a 15-line triangle added to the upper right corner; manuscript. "No 5" below with additional albino impressions of the two designs at the bottom, the left with no triangles, the right with triangles added to both corners, 52x78mm; slightly broken horizontally, as, apparently, are most of the similar die essays, Very Fine. Unique.
Scott $1,500. (Image)

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Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction
3370 E 247-E5 image1894, 1¢ Franklin, progressive die essay, India on card, in dusky blue green (Scott 247-E5), 18-line triangle with thick inner frame in the upper left corner only; die no. C-223, American Bank Note Company imprint, 72x72mm with full die sinkage; bit of very minor toning at the bottom, Very Fine.
Scott $1,500. (Image)

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Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction
3371 E 247-E6 image1894, 1¢ Franklin, progressive die essay, India on card, in dusky blue green (Scott 247-E6), 18-line triangle with thin inner frame in the upper left corner only; die no. C-223 and American Bank Note Company imprint, 70x70mm with full die sinkage; India paper apparently torn prior to being affixed to card, otherwise Fine.
Scott $1,500. (Image)

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Estimate $500-750
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
3372 E 247-E8 image1894, 1¢ Franklin, die essay, India on card, in ultramarine (Scott 247-E8), type I triangle in both corners, details unfinished; die no. C-223 and American Bank Note Company imprint, 71x71mm with full die sinkage, Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,000. (Image)

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Estimate $600-800
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
3373 E 247-E8 image1894, 1¢ Franklin, die essay, India on card, in blue (Scott 247-E8), type I triangle in both corners, details unfinished; die no. C-223, penciled color notation "Cobalt 2, Indigo 4" in top margin, 65x67mm with full die sinkage; lightened pencil "X" through design, sealed tear from left edge into stamp, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,250. (Image)

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Estimate $600-800
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
3374 P 247P1 image1894, 1¢ blue, large die proof on India paper (Scott 247P1), on 6" x 7¾" card, Extremely Fine.
Scott $250. (Image)

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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction
3375 P 247P4//263P4 image1894, 1¢, 2¢, 6¢, $2 & $5 First Bureau Issue, plate proofs on card complete (Scott 247P4//263P4), fresh and bright with large margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. The only five values for which plate proofs were produced.
Scott $1,550. (Image) (Image2)

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Estimate $750-1,000
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3376 E 250-E2 image1894, 2¢ Washington, compound die essay on white card, in opal red (Scott 250-E2), two impressions, the left identical to the 1890 Issue, the right with a 14-line triangle added to the upper corners (the finished designs had triangles that were 18 lines high), 52x30mm with "OPAL RED" in pencil on the reverse, Very Fine.
Scott $2,000. (Image)

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Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction
3377 E 250-E3 image1894, 2¢ Washington, die essay, in dusky green-blue-green (Scott 250-E3), on India die-sunk on card, type-I 18-line triangles in the top corners, removed from card, 54x54mm; couple minor flaws, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,250. (Image)

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Estimate $400-600
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction
3378 og 250P1, 253AP1-260P1, 261AP1-263P1 image1894, 2¢-$5 First Bureau Issue, large die proofs on India (Scott 250P1, 253AP1-260P1, 261AP1-263P1), a marvelous set of large die proofs on full cards, approximately 6" x 8"; the 2¢-15¢ die sunk on the cards, the 50¢-$5 mounted (proofs about 45x50mm); all bright and fresh, the 3¢, 8¢ & $2 cards each with a small, light toned spot, the $2 on the extreme top edge, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.6 lbs.
Scott $4,600. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6) (Image7) (Image8) (Image9) (Image10) (Image11) (Image12)

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Estimate $2,000-3,000
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3379 E 252-E1 image1894, 2¢ Washington die essay, type III triangles in medium deep red (Scott 252-E1), incomplete engraving, on India die sunk on card, 72x100mm with full die sinkage, penciled "2" changed to "3" on proof, "1" in pen on card, Extremely Fine. Ex-Earl of Crawford.
Scott $1,000. (Image)

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Estimate $600-800
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3380 E 252-E3 image1894, 2¢ Washington die essay, type III triangles in light carmine (Scott 252-E3), discarded die—overengraved, India die sunk on card, 63x83mm with full die sinkage, Extremely Fine. Ex-Earl of Crawford.
Scott $1,000.


This die has been referred to as the "Fat George"—note how the heavier engraving below the chin emphasizes that feature. (Image)

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Estimate $600-800
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3381 E 253-E1a image1894, 3¢ Jackson, die essay in dark red violet (Scott 253-E1a), as issued but with type II triangles, die on India, die sunk on card, 64x67mm with full die sinkage, Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,000. (Image)

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Estimate $600-800
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3382 P 253TC1ae image1894, 3¢ Jackson, type I, trial color large die proof in light red violet (Scott 253TC1ae), on India, die sunk on card, 73x73mm with full die sinkage, Extremely Fine. Listed but not priced by Scott. Ex-Brazer. (Image)

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Estimate $500-750
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3383 P 253TC1af image1894, 3¢ Jackson, type I, trial color large die proof in dark red violet (Scott 253TC1af), on India die sunk on card, with die no. C-225 and American Bank Note Co. imprint, 69x68mm with full die sinkage; marked in pencil, "Befr R eny" [Before Re-Entry] and signed by engraver, James Kennedy, Extremely Fine. Listed but not priced by Scott. Ex-Brazer. (Image)

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Estimate $500-750
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction
3384 P 253P5 image1894, 3¢ purple, type I, imperf proof on stamp paper (Scott 253P5), horizontal pair, without gum, nearly Very Fine.
Scott $300. (Image)

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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction
3385 E 255-E4 image1894, 5¢ Grant, die essay, in black brown (Scott 255-E4 var.), no oval outline around vignette, on India die sunk on card, with die no. C-227 and American Bank Note Co. imprint, 70x82mm with full die sinkage; marked in pencil, "Befor R Eny" [Before Re Entry] and signed by engraver, James Kennedy; bit of minor soiling at the upper left, still Very Fine. Listed only in orange brown.
Scott $1,000. (Image)

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Estimate $500-750
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3386 P 255P1 image1894, 5¢ chocolate, large die proof on India paper (Scott 255P1), die sunk on card, 111x130mm with full die sinkage, Extremely Fine.
Scott $250. (Image)

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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction
3387 E 256-E1 image1894, 6¢ Garfield, die essay in dark red (Scott 256-E1), incomplete design, on India die sunk on card, 70x74mm with full die sinkage, marked in pencil, "Before Recut" and "1894"; signed "Engd. by Chas. Skinner", Very Fine. This is the item used for Scott's illustration.
Scott $1,250. (Image)

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Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction
3388 E 256-E2 image1894, 6¢ Garfield, die essay in dim dusky red (Scott 256-E2), incomplete design, on India die sunk on card, 72x76mm with full die sinkage, faint die no. C-228 and American Bank Note Co. imprint; marked in pencil, "Amer. imprint on Bureau proof" with a black manuscript "X" acknowledgement; small, light toned spot just to the left of the design, Very Fine. Ex-Whitpain.
Scott $1,000. (Image)

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Estimate $400-600
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3389 P 256P1 image1894, 6¢ brown, large die proof on India paper (Scott 256P1), 150x150mm with full die sinkage, Extremely Fine.
Scott $250. (Image)

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Estimate $150-200
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3390 P 256P1 var image1894, 6¢ brown, large die proof on India paper (Scott 256P1 var), 67x72mm with full die sinkage, marked "July7, O.K. for color"; heavy vertical crease from top through design, otherwise Very Fine. Unique.
Scott $250+. (Image)

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Estimate $150-200
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3391 P 258P5 image1894, 10¢ dark green, imperf proof on stamp paper (Scott 258P5), horizontal pair, without gum, exceptionally fresh with large balanced margins; couple small, shallow thins, Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $500. (Image)

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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction
3392 P 259P1 image1894, 15¢ dark blue, large die proof on India paper (Scott 259P1), 82x84mm with full die sinkage, Extremely Fine.
Scott $300. (Image)

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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction
3393 E 261-E6 image1894, $1 Perry, Bureau essay, in blue green (Scott 261-E6), incomplete engraving, on India, die sunk on card, circular lines extend into colorless vignette ovals as they do on the 10¢ type II, 61x110mm with full die sinkage, penciled note at the bottom edge reads ".color", Extremely Fine. Ex-Brazer.
Scott $2,000. (Image)

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Estimate $1,000-1,500
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3394 E 261-E6 image1894, $1 Perry, die essay, in black (Scott 261-E6), incomplete engraving, die on India, die sunk on card, circular lines extend into colorless vignette ovals as they do on the 10¢ type II, 61x110mm with full die sinkage, marked in pencil, "O.K to harden", Very Fine. Ex-Brazer.
Scott $2,000. (Image)

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Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
3395 E 261-E6 image1894, $1 Perry, die essay, in black (Scott 261-E6), incomplete engraving, die on India, die sunk on card, circular lines extend into colorless vignette ovals as they do on the 10¢ type II, 65x114mm with full die sinkage, Very Fine.
Scott $2,000. (Image)

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Estimate $1,000-1,500
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3396 P 263TC1ae image1894, $5 black, trial color large die proof on India paper (Scott 263TC1ae), on India die sunk on card, 64x111 with full die sinkage; small, light toned spots at upper right and lower left of design, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,500. (Image)

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Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

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