United States continued... Essays, Trial Colors & Proofs continued... LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description 1401 E 288-E5 1898, 5¢ Trans-Miss. bicolor essay, dim dusky blue frame with black vignette (Scott 288-E5), die on India, die sunk on card, approximately 61 x 51mm India on 205 x 152mm card, both fresh and clean, Extremely Fine. Scott $750. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 288-E5] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $300-400 Currently Opening at...$150.00 Will close during Public Auction 1402 E 289-E4 1898, 8¢ Trans-Miss. bicolor essay, dusky o-orange-red frame with black vignette (Scott 289-E4 var.), die on India, die sunk on card, Ridgway "5m/0" in pencil on the reverse; India 63 x 51mm on near-pristine 201 x 153mm card, Very Fine. Scott $2,750. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 289-E4] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $1,000-1,500 Currently Opening at...$500.00 Will close during Public Auction 1403 E 293-E7 1898, $2 Trans-Miss. bicolor essay, dusky orange red frame with black vignette (Scott 293-E7), die on India, die sunk on card, exquisitely printed on fresh 62 x 50mm India, the colors perfectly registered; die sunk on 176 x 125mm card; frame color oxidized; toning to reverse of card (though not affecting sinkage area), still Very Fine, a handsome example of this popular item. Scott $750. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 293-E7] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $300-400 Currently Opening at...$150.00 Will close during Public Auction 1404 P 294P1-299P1 1901, Pan-Americans complete, large die proofs (Scott 294P1-299P1), bright set on 61 x 49mm India die-sunk on 203 x 152mm card, each with blue control number handstamp on reverse, India fresh; 1¢ and 2¢ card with toned spot at bottom center, still Very Fine. Scott $3,450. (PDF for this Lot) (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 294P1-299P1] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $1,500-2,000 Currently Opening at...$750.00 Will close during Public Auction 1405 S 294S var-299S var. 1901, 1¢, 4¢-10¢ Pan-American, Portugal Postal Authorities blue "ULTRAMAR" specimen overprints (Scott 294S var-299S var.), 1¢ traces of gum, 4¢-10¢ without gum, bright colors and sharp impressions; 1¢ corner crease & 10¢ faint tiny stain in margin at top right, Very Fine, only 35 sets were received by Portugal and very few have survived today, 1c, 5c & 10c with sequential 1997 A.P.S. certificates and 4c & 8c with 1981 P.F. certificates. The Portuguese Postal Authorities applied the blue "ULTRAMAR" (ultramar means overseas) overprint and distributed the stamps to their overseas colonies, but there is no way to know which colony. Given the certificates, we believe this is a blend of stamps sent to 2 different colonies. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 294S var-299S var.] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $1,500-2,000 Currently Opening at...$750.00 Will close during Public Auction 1406 P 337TC1ae 1908, 8¢ green on yellow (almost white), trial color large die proof (Scott 337TC1ae), cut to stamp size as always, Extremely Fine and extremely rare. Scott $1,000. Scott catalog notes that there are different shades, but doesn't list them. Outside of these 5 examples, we know of one more that was sold at auction in 2007. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 337TC1ae] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $200-300 Currently Opening at...$100.00 Will close during Public Auction 1407 P 338a-E1d 1909, 12¢ die essay, dim dusky violet (Ridgway 59m/l dim) on bright o-y yellow wove, trial color large die proof (Scott 338a-E1d), cut to stamp size as always, Very Fine and extremely rare, This is one of 2 examples to appear on Stamp Auction Network. Both appeared once previously in our sale 740 in June 2020 and this one reappears now. The other one has not reappeared. Scott $900. See the Ridgway color guide at https://www.gutenberg.org/files/63087/63087-h/63087-h.htm. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 338a-E1d] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $200-300 Currently Opening at...$100.00 Will close during Public Auction 1408 P 338a-E1d 1909, 12¢ die essay, dusky green-yellow (Ridgway 27m/0), on bright o-y yellow wove, trial color large die proof (Scott 338a-E1d), cut to stamp size as always, Very Fine and extremely rare. Scott $900. See the Ridgway color guide at https://www.gutenberg.org/files/63087/63087-h/63087-h.htm. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 338a-E1d] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $200-300 Currently Opening at...$100.00 Will close during Public Auction 1409 P 338a-E1d 1909, 12¢ die essay, deep orange-orange-red (Ridgway 5i/1), on bright o-y yellow wove, trial color large die proof (Scott 338a-E1d), cut to stamp size as always, Very Fine and extremely rare. Scott $900. See the Ridgway color guide at https://www.gutenberg.org/files/63087/63087-h/63087-h.htm. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 338a-E1d] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $200-300 Currently Opening at...$100.00 Will close during Public Auction 1410 P 338a-E1e 1909, 12¢ die essay, dim light green blue (Ridgway 43d/1), on pale o-y yellow wove, trial color large die proof (Scott 338a-E1e), cut to stamp size as always, Very Fine and extremely rare. Scott $900. See the Ridgway color guide at https://www.gutenberg.org/files/63087/63087-h/63087-h.htm. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 338a-E1e] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $200-300 Currently Opening at...$100.00 Will close during Public Auction 1411 E 422z 1914, Proposed 2¢ Peace Issue, Artist's drawing of the accepted design, featuring two allegorical figures clasping hands across the western hemisphere of a world globe; pencil on ivory paper, 110x100 mm; artist's initials, "R.H.B.," appear at the bottom of the design., Very Fine. A unique collectible. See Johl, vol 1, p 342. This design was developed to commemorate 100 years of peace between English-speaking countries, 1814-1914. Master dies were created (there was also a 5¢ value), but plates were never made, as hostilities in Europe made it inadvisable to continue with the preparation of the stamps. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 422z] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $500-750 Currently Opening at...$250.00 Will close during Public Auction 1412 P J1TC4a-J7TC4e Postage Dues, 1879, 1¢ to 50¢ complete, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card (Scott J1TC4a-J7TC4e), razor-sharp as expected, all in robust color with full, balanced margins; a lovely set, Very Fine. Scott $1,785. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States J1TC4a-J7TC4e] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $1,000-1,500 Currently Opening at...$500.00 Will close during Public Auction 1413 P O1TC4b-O9TC4b Agriculture Dept., 1873, 1¢-30¢ scarlet, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (Scott O1TC4b-O9TC4b), complete set in luxuriant color, sound with full, balanced margins; includes bonus of 2¢ black "Atlanta" Agriculture block of four in like condition, Very Fine. Scott $383. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States O1TC4b-O9TC4b] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $200-300 Currently Opening at...$100.00 Will close during Public Auction 1414 P O57TC4c-O67TC4c State Dept., 1873, 1¢-90¢ brown, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (Scott O57TC4c-O67TC4c), a lovely set in with wonderful presentation, each in bold color, most all with full margins, Very Fine. Scott $435. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States O57TC4c-O67TC4c] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $250-350 Currently Opening at...$130.00 Will close during Public Auction 1415 P O57TC4d-O67TC4d State Dept., 1873, 1¢-90¢ green, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (Scott O57TC4d-O67TC4d), pristine set, crisp and clean on bright white card, Very Fine. Scott $435. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States O57TC4d-O67TC4d] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $250-350 Currently Opening at...$130.00 Will close during Public Auction 1416 P O68P2-O70P2 State Dept., 1873, $2. $5, $10 values, small die proofs (Scott O68P2-O70P2), also includes reprints/facsimiles --11 mint "sets" including a "se-tenant" block of 4, and 2 "se-tenant" strips of 4, and 3 extras including a $5 on a German display paper, plus a "set" with fake cancels and extra $2, $5 (2) & $10, Very Fine, fully imaged online. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States O68P2-O70P2] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $200-300 Currently Opening at...$100.00 Will close during Public Auction 1417 P O72TC4a-O82TC4e Treasury Dept., 1873, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card (Scott O72TC4a-O82TC4e), a good place to park your money, with rich color on bright card; 90¢ brown with extraneous ink wash at top left, Very Fine nonetheless. Scott $2,254. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States O72TC4a-O82TC4e] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $1,000-1,500 Currently Opening at...$500.00 Will close during Public Auction 1418 P OXF1-E2a Official Seal -Registry, 1872, orange brown essay with colorless border around stamp (formerly OXF1-E4c) (Scott OXF1-E2a), die block impression on 111 x 71mm card with full die sinkage, Very Fine, only one other was sold on Stamp Auction Network, and it had a "few peripheral toned spots" and a "small thin on back". Scott $1,000. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States OXF1-E2a] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $400-600 Currently Opening at...$200.00 Will close during Public Auction 1419 P Q1P2a-Q12P2a Parcel Post, 1913, 1¢ to $1 complete, "Panama-Pacific" small die proofs (Scott Q1P2a-Q12P2a), complete set, deep rich colors and razor sharp detailed impressions, nearly all lack the typical toning that plague the Panama Pacific small die proofs, Extremely Fine. Three complete sets are known; one last appeared in a 1984 auction, and the other is ex Livingston & Curtis (described as "slight hint of toning as normal on these (Pan Pacific) proofs" and "light translucencies at top from prior hinging", which was the last full set to appear at auction in 2015 and sold for $28,000 hammer, the basis for the current catalog value. This set is finer than the ex Curtis and ex Livingston set; there is also a partial set of 11 plus a 25¢ cut down large die proof (Q9P1). Scott $30,000. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States Q1P2a-Q12P2a] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $20,000-30,000 Currently Opening at...$10,000.00 Will close during Public Auction 1420 E Q1E-Q12E var Parcel Post, 1913, 1¢-$1 photo essays, in black (Scott Q12-E2), photo of retouched wash drawing of entire design with adopted vignette, complete set, each on 90 x 102mm coated bright white photo paper with plate no. and Extremely Fine and unique set, purchased in an August 2014 Regency-Superior auction at the A.P.S. Show (lot 1676). (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States Q1E-Q12E var] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $2,000-3,000 Currently Opening at...$1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction 1421 E Q12a-E1 var to Q12g-E1 var Parcel Post, 1913, 1¢-15¢ unadopted Numeral essay models in black on thick gray cardboard, for unissued second set of Parcel Post stamps (Scott Q12a-E1 var to Q12g-E1 var), engraving of entire design as adopted for 1917 offset Documentaries, models on thick gray cardboard, stamp size designs consisting of a photo of a wash drawing with a numeral denomination added to the center, then pen and wash details and touch-ups added to the design as needed -- some with very little added and others with much more -- such as the 1c value with "Cent" completely drawn in black ink and white wash, on 98 x 89 mm thick gray cardboards with "Approved April 25, 1913 with manuscript "25" and signed approval signature and initials of postmaster general Albert S. Burleson at bottom, Extremely Fine, unique complete set; there are no known examples of these models for denominations higher than 15¢, ex Livingston and Curtis. Unlisted in Scott; Scott lists 1¢-20¢ die on card or affixed to card in different colors with the same designs, and similar approval cards for 7 of the 12 issued Parcel Post stamps, which are priced between $2,250 and $8,500. These designs, while rejected for the parcel post issues, were adopted for the 1917 offset Documentaries (used to produce Scott Nos. R228-R239, R251-R256 & R260-R275). (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States Q12a-E1 var to Q12g-E1 va] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $5,000-7,500 Currently Opening at...$2,500.00 Will close during Public Auction 1422 P RS127P3 Holman Liver Pad Co., 4¢ green, plate proof on India on card (Scott RS127P3), full bottom margin imprint block of 12, wonderfully fresh and Extremely Fine, with a 2019 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $780 as singles. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States RS127P3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $500-750 Currently Opening at...$250.00 Will close during Public Auction 1847 Issue LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description 1423 1 1847, 5¢ brown (Scott 1 var.), o.g., previously hinged, An elusive item rarely seen on the market; small faults, Very Good to Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. and 2019 P.S.A.G. certificates. Scott $6,500. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 1] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $1,000-1,500 Currently Opening at...$500.00 Will close during Public Auction 1424 O 1 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), red grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90. SMQ XF 90; $900. Scott $425. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 1] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $600-800 Currently Opening at...$300.00 Will close during Public Auction 1425 O 1 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), red grid cancel, Very Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate. Scott $425. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 1] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $250-350 Currently Opening at...$130.00 Will close during Public Auction 1426 O 1 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), blue town cancel, Very Fine, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate graded VF 80. SMQ VF 80; $650. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 1] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $400-600 Currently Opening at...$200.00 Will close during Public Auction 1427 O 1 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), black grid cancel, Fine to Very Fine, with 1979 P.F. certificate. Scott $500. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 1] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $250-350 Currently Opening at...$130.00 Will close during Public Auction 1428 O 1 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), red grid cancel, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $425. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 1] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $250-350 Currently Opening at...$130.00 Will close during Public Auction 1429 O 1 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), red grid cancel, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $425. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 1] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $250-350 Currently Opening at...$130.00 Will close during Public Auction 1430 O 1 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), Red paint grid cancel, Deep, clean impression showing all subtle detail, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2026 P.F. certificate. Scott $425. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 1] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $400-600 Currently Opening at...$200.00 Will close during Public Auction 1431 O 1 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), blue numeral '10' cancel, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott $565. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 1] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $300-400 Currently Opening at...$150.00 Will close during Public Auction 1432 O 1a 1847, 5¢ dark brown (Scott 1a), pair, pen cancel, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $500. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 1a] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $250-350 Currently Opening at...$130.00 Will close during Public Auction 1433 O 1c 1847, 5¢ red orange (Scott 1c), red numeral 5 cancel, Exceptionally fresh paper paired with a vivid, striking shade, Very Fine, with 2025 P.F. certificate graded VF 80. SMQ VF 80; $8,000. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 1c] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $5,000-7,500 Currently Opening at...$2,500.00 Will close during Public Auction 1434 2 1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), nearly four-margined example, clean with refined color, tied by red square grid cancel on folded letter sheet from New York to Milwaukie, Wisconsin Territory; correspondence datelined Mar. 30, 1848; two vertical file folds affecting neither stamp nor postmarks; stamp with a small internal crease; missing lower left corner not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Fine to Very Fine. A scarce Territorial use, with 1998 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,200. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 2] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $600-800 Currently Opening at...$300.00 Will close during Public Auction 1435 2 1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), huge sheet margin at left, clear to ample at bottom, just touching at top, full to into at right, tied by red cancel, with manuscript "Paid" adn red "New-York Feb. 26" circular datestamp at top right, on faulty cover with left and most of top flaps removed, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,200. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 2] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $500-750 Currently Opening at...$250.00 Will close during Public Auction 1436 O 2 1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), Red circular grid cancel, Four full with ample to large margins all around, Fine to Very Fine, with 2024 P.F. certificate. Scott $850. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 2] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $400-600 Currently Opening at...$200.00 Will close during Public Auction 1875 Reproductions of the 1847 Issue LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description 1437 3 1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (Scott 3), without gum as issued, Wonderfully centered with full, intact margins; bottom right corner repaired, filled thin at bottom and crease, Very Fine, with 2024 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,000. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $250-350 Currently Opening at...$130.00 Will close during Public Auction 1438 3 1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (Scott 3), without gum as issued, Exceptionally vibrant and fresh classic stamp; small thin spot, Fine, with 2026 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,000. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $300-400 Currently Opening at...$150.00 Will close during Public Auction 1439 3 1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (Scott 3), without gum as issued, fresh and sound four-margined example with bright color and clean impression, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90. SMQ XF 90; $1,400. Scott $1,000. (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [United States 3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $800-1,200 Currently Opening at...$400.00 Will close during Public Auction 1440 4 1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black (Scott 4), without gum as issued, exceptionally fresh with ample, beautifully balanced margins, Very Fine. Scott $1,300. (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 4] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate $750-1,000 Currently Opening at...$375.00 Will close during Public Auction Previous Page, Next Page or Return to Table of Contents

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