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The William H. Gross Collection: 1847 and 1851-56 Issues

Essays and Proofs
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
1 E Image(5c) Brown, Vignette Only, Large Die Essay on India (1-E2). 41 x 54mm, beautiful rich color, albino impression of frame lettering and cross-hatching, clipped lower left corner as is the case with all known examples, two creases, otherwise Very Fine, a rare essay, these were produced around 1895 from the complete duplicate die with the lettering and cross-hatching covered by paper mats, ex "Bedford" (Image)

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 $ 2,500.00

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
2 E Image(10c) Black, Vignette Only, Large Die Essay on India (2-E2). 42 x 55mm, deep shade, albino impression of frame lettering and cross-hatching, typical India thin at top, vertical crease at right, otherwise Very Fine, rare, these were produced around 1895 from the complete duplicate die with the lettering and cross-hatching covered by paper mats, ex "Bedford" (Image)

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 $ 2,500.00

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
3 P Image5c Red Brown, Large Die Proof on India (1P1). On 75 x 96mm card with full die sinkage and without cross-hatching, fresh color and beautiful impression, Extremely Fine, ex "Bedford", with 1995 P.F. certificate (Image)

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 $ 800.00

SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction
4 P Image10c Black, Large Die Proof on Glazed Paper (2P1i). 48 x 57mm, without cross-hatching, Very Fine, ex "Chesapeake" (Image)

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 $ 1,000.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction
5 TC Image10c Black Brown, Large Die Trial Color Proof on Thin Glazed Card (2TC1dj). 64 x 75mm, without cross-hatching, Very Fine, ex "Chesapeake" (Image)

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 $ 850.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction
6 P Image5c Red Brown, Large Die Proof on India (1P1). 51 x 61mm with full die sinkage and cross-hatching, deep rich color, Very Fine, ex "Bedford" (Image)

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 $ 800.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction
7 P Image5c Red Brown, Large Die Proof on Green Bond (1P1b). 40 x 50mm with cross-hatching, deep rich color, Very Fine, scarce on colored bond, ex "Chesapeake" (Image)

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 $ 1,250.00

SOLD for $1,400.00
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8 P Image5c Red Brown, Large Die Proof on White Laid Paper (1P1c). 35 x 42mm with cross-hatching and clear laid lines, rich color, Very Fine, ex "Chesapeake" (Image)

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 $ 1,000.00

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
9 TC Image5c Violet, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (1TC1ae). 56 x 66mm, with full die sinkage and cross-hatching, gorgeous color, Extremely Fine, ex "Chesapeake" (Image)

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 $ 1,000.00

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction
10 TC Image5c Rose Lake, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (1TC1am). 52 x 65mm, with full die sinkage and cross-hatching, wonderful depth of color, Very Fine, ex "Chesapeake" (Image)

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 $ 1,000.00

SOLD for $2,100.00
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11 TC Image5c Orange Vermilion, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (1TC1ak). 51 x 63mm, with full die sinkage and cross-hatching, vivid color, Very Fine, ex "Chesapeake" (Image)

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 $ 1,000.00

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

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