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Albany, N.Y., 1847, 5¢ essay, by Gavit & Co., in blue (Scott 1Xa-E1d), die on bond, Very Fine.
Brazer 1XaEc. Scott $375 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1847, 5¢ black, trial color large die proof on thin glazed card (Scott 1TC1dh), 64 x 75 mm, bright and fresh. Scott $800 .
Estimate $350 - 500.
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5¢ red brown, plate proof on India, overprinted "SPECIMEN." (Scott 1P3 var.), block of 4, large margins all around, the left pair is sound; though a bit soiled, but there is a small nick at the top of the upper right stamp, a small hole in the bottom right stamps and small repaired tears
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1847, 5¢ red brown and 10¢ black (Scott 1-2), 5¢ a four-margined single and 10¢ vertical pair (faults); both fresh with exceptional impression and sharp overprint, without gum as issued, F.-V.F.
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ dull rose lake, trial color plate proof on card (Scott 3TC4a), clear to large margins, F.-V.F. Scott $600 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown, plate proof on India (Scott 3P3), a choice right sheet margin single still on card, Extremely Fine. Scott $375 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1847 (1875 Reproductions), 5¢ to 10¢ complete, plate proofs on India (Scott 3P3-4P3), nice margins, the 5¢ with sheet margin at the left, Very Fine. Scott $750 .
Estimate $500 - 750.
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1847 (1875 Reproductions), 5¢ to 10¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 3P4-4P4), large margins all around, very bright and fresh; minor mounting marks on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $500 .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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1847 (1875 Reproductions), 5¢ to 10¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 3P4-4P4), large margins all around, very bright and fresh; 5¢ with minor mounting marks on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $500 .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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1847 (1875 Reproductions), 5¢ to 10¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 3P4-4P4), nice margins; the 5¢ with some light toning otev only, Very Fine. Scott $500 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black, plate proof on card (Scott 4P4), a marvelous horizontal pair, large balanced margins, Very Fine. Scott $500 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1851, 3¢ Washington essay, by Bald, Cousland & Co., in black (Scott 11-E14Ab), die on India paper of 3 different designs, die on India paper, cut from the larger die of 3 designs.
Brazer 33E-La.
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Three 5¢ trial color plate proofs on wove, pale brown, olive green & deep orange (Scott 12TC5a, f, g), all with nice margins, fresh and Very Fine. Scott $900 .
Estimate $400 - 600.
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1857, 12¢ black, plate III, proof on stamp paper (Scott 36BP5), large margins all around including part of the next stamp at top, Extremely Fine, listed but not priced by Scott, rare, with 1992 P.F. certificate (identifying is as the former #36Pd).
Estimate $500 - 750.
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1860, 90¢ rose lake, trial color plate proof on wove (Scott 39TC5a), bright and fresh, Fine. Scott $625 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 1¢ bright blue, plate proofs on India paper and on card (Scott 40P3, 40P4), blocks of 4, large margins all around, Very Fine. Scott $770 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 40P4-47P4); 30¢ is a trifle oxidized, otherwise mostly Very Fine. Scott $425 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 40P4-47P4); 30¢ is a trifle oxidized, otherwise mostly Very Fine. Scott $425 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 3¢ scarlet, plate proof on card (Scott 41P4), group of 7 including shades, most with margins all around, F.-V.F. Scott $525 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 30¢ yellow orange, plate proof on India (Scott 46P3), bottom margin block of 4, ample margins all around, Very Fine. Scott $550 .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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3¢ Eagle & Coin essay by Butler & Carpenter, in dark brown (Brazer 56E-G var.), on thin bond, 42 x 55 mm, Very Fine. Unlisted, .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1861, 12¢ black, First Design, plate proof on India (Scott 59P3), now catalogued as #69-E6d, bright and fresh with a clean back, Extremely Fine. Scott $350 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1861, 1¢ Franklin essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., group of ten (Scott 63-E9e), completed design, die on proof paper, printed through a mat (1903), generally 65 x 65 mm; a couple with hinge remnants on the reverse, F.-V.F. Scott $1,000 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1861, 1¢ to 90¢ N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essays (Scott 63-E11c to 72-E7e), plate proofs on India paper (formerly Nos. 55P3-62P3), including an extra shade of the 1¢ large margins all around; 30¢ is a bit oxidized, otherwise fresh colors, mostly Very Fine. Scott $3,950 <
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1865, 1¢ Franklin, Bowlsby coupon essay, in red (Scott 63-E13c), plate on pelure paper, gummed, pair, o.g., hinge remnant, Very Fine. Scott $600 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1861, 1¢ Franklin, trial color plate proofs on wove paper, imperf, 2 different (Scott 63TC5c,g), in deep red orange and in dark brown, blocks of 4, F.-V.F. Scott $320 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1861-63, 1¢ to 90¢ basic set of 8 plate proofs on India paper (Scott 63P3//72P3), large margins all around, Very Fine. Scott $560 .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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1861-63, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 63P4-72P4, 73P4, 77P4), set of 12, including two each of the 3¢ and the 24¢ (shades), mostly large margins, Very Fine. Scott $1,225 .
Estimate $500 - 750.
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1861-63, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 63P4-72P4, 73P4, 77P4), set of 10, large margins, Very Fine. Scott $935 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1861-63, 1¢ to 90¢ plate proofs on card (Scott 63P4//72P4), set of 12 including color varieties, mostly large margins, Very Fine. Scott $1,185 .
Estimate $400 - 600.
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1861-63, 1¢ to 90¢ plate proofs on card (Scott 63P4//72P4), set of 12 including color varieties, and the original P.O. envelope, mostly large margins, Very Fine. Scott $1,185 .
Estimate $400 - 600.
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1861, American Bank Note Co. Washington die essay as a sample (Scott 65-E7 var.), die on India paper, two different: brown red and sepia; Bald, Cousland & Co. vignette, labels filled in, reading "American Bank Note/Company New York", corners read "A" - "B" - "N" - "Co"; reduced to 45 x&n
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1861, 3¢ Washington, National Bank Note Co. sensitive ink trials (Scott 65TC var.), two pairs and seven singles in various shades of rose/brown including two on green tinted paper, all perforated and gummed, Very Fine.
Estimate $600 - 800.
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1861, 3¢ rose, plate proof on India paper (Scott 65P3), block of 4, Very Fine. Scott $550 .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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1861, 3¢ rose, proof on stamp paper (Scott 65P5), horizontal pair, large margins all around, Very Fine. Scott $1,000 .
Estimate $400 -600.
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1861, 3¢ lake, trial color plate proof on India (Scott 66TC3), an absolutely pristine top margin example that looks like it could have come from an archive; with razor-sharp detail in magnificent color on absolutely flawless paper; plate edge or light dividing line shows at left, Superb,
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1861, 5¢ Jefferson essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., group of 12 (Scott 67-E2a), incomplete design, die II on proof paper (1903), average size 65 x 70 mm, F.-V.F. Scott $1,140 .
Estimate $350 - 500.
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1861, 5¢ Jefferson essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., group of nine (Scott 67-E3a), complete design, die I on proof paper, printed through a mat (1903), average size 65 x 65 mm, Very Fine. Scott $1,125 .
Estimate $350 - 500.
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1861, 12¢ Washington essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., in 7 different pairs of colors (Scott 69-E1b, 69-E3a), vignette only, die I on proof paper, and incomplete design, die on proof paper (1903), generally 65 x 65 mm; some with hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $1,295
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1861, 12¢ Washington essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., in black (Scott 69-E4b), complete design, die on India, cut to shape, Very Fine. Scott $500 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1861, 12¢ Washington essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., in black (Scott 69-E4b), complete design, die on India, cut to shape, Very Fine. Scott $500 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1861, 12¢ black, plate proof on card (Scott 69P4), left margin block of 4 with imprint, Very Fine. Scott $140+ .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1861, 24¢ Washington essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., in black (Scott 70-E2c), vignette plus label, die I on light pink colored card (1903), vignette plus label, die I, on colored card (1903), approximately 75 x 75 mm, a nice full set; hinged to album backing, Very Fine. Scott $900
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1862, 24¢ red lilac, plate proof on card (Scott 70P4), large margins, Extremely Fine. Scott $500 .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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1861, 30¢ orange, plate proof on India paper (Scott 71P3), block of 12, margins all around, F.-V.F. Scott $900+ .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1861, 90¢ Washington essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., in black (Scott 72-E5a), complete design, die on India paper, cut to shape, Very Fine. Scott $350 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1861, 90¢ Washington, N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in blue (Scott 72-E7g), plate proof on semi-transparent stamp paper (formerly No. 62aP4), trial color plate proof on semi-transparent stamp paper (formerly No. 62TC4), pair, Very Fine. Scott $550 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1863, 2¢ Black Jack, six different trial color plate proofs on India (Scott 73TC3b//j), comprises dull chalky blue, blue green, scarlet, dull red, dull rose and gray black, all with clear to (mostly) large margins; few typical small thins, F.-V.F. appearance. Scott $1,900 .
Estima
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1863, 2¢ Jackson, trial color plate proofs on India paper, group of 6 (Scott 73TC3c, etc.), in 4 different colors (some duplication), F.-V.F. Scott $1,500 .
Estimate $500 - 750.
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1863, 2¢ black, die I, plate proof on India paper (Scott 73P3), block of 4, large margins, immaculate, Very Fine. Scott $750 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1863, 2¢ black, die I, plate proof on India paper, with experimental cancel (Scott 73P3 var.), Extremely Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1861, 3¢ scarlet, trial color small die proof on India paper (Scott 74TC2), an eye-catching example with exquisite color mathematically centered on pristine paper, Superb. Scott $375 .
Estimate $400 - 500.
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1861, 3¢ scarlet, trial color plate proof on India paper (Scott 74TC3), block of 4, large margins all around, Very Fine. Scott $500 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1861, 3¢ scarlet, trial color proof on stamp paper, perf'd (Scott 74TC6), with four horizontal black pen strokes, with lustrous color and crisp detail; certificate notes "has been cleaned affecting the pen cancel", F.-V.F., with 2021 P.F. certificate. Scott $5,500 .
Estimate $2,00
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1861-63, 5¢ 12¢ and 30¢ plate proofs on India paper, plus 30¢ plate proof on card (Scott 76P3, 69P3, 71P3, 71P4), blocks of 4, large margins and fresh colors, Very Fine. Scott $915 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1867, 10¢ J.M. Sturgeon essay, in dark carmine (Scott 79-E10c var.), die proof on thick paper, rough impression, gummed, overprinted "USR" instead of the normal "CANCELLED"; margin crease of no consequence, Extremely Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1867, 3¢ Liberty, N.B.N.C. essay, in carmine (Scott 79-E30k), die proof on white wove stamp paper, with imprint, perf 12, vignette oval perf 16, on white wove stamp paper, with imprint, perf 12, vignette oval perf 16, at least 10 different colors/shades, 10 are full size, 63 x
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1867, 3¢ Liberty, N.B.N.C. essay, in carmine (Scott 79-E30k), die proof on white wove stamp paper, with imprint, perf 12, vignette oval perf 16, on white wove stamp paper, perf 12, vignette oval perf 16, stamps only - outer paper removed, o.g.; three adhered to backing paper, one
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1864, Lowenberg decalcomania essays, Selection of 21 items (Scott 79-E65P5a//E73P5a), plate proofs on goldbeater's skin paper, includes two 3¢ blue (79-E65P5a), pairs of the 3¢ & 24¢ blocks of 4 of the 3¢ (two plus a block of 8), 5¢ & 90¢ (the last with considerabl
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1864, 90¢ Washington, Lowenberg decalcomania essay, in dark blue (Scott 79-E72P5), plate proof on goldbeater's skin paper, block of 9, a pretty block of 9 with parts of adjacent stamps at the left & bottom, couple natural diagonal creases, but almost none of the typical flaking, Very Fin
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1867, 3¢ Washington, N.B.N.C. experimental proof, in scarlet (Scott 79-E var.), on green paper tinted with sensitive ink, imperf, ungummed.
Brazer 65TC-Ad.
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1867, 3¢ Washington, N.B.N.C. experimental proof, in rose (Scott 79-E var.), on white wove paper tinted with sensitive ink, perf 12, block of 4, o.g., never hinged (strong offset on gum), Fine.
Brazer 65TC-Ca.
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1867, N.B.N.C. grill essay, allover grill of small squares, points up (Scott 79P4), on 3¢ rose, imperforate pair, gummed, pair, now catalogues as #79-E15c, o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh with alluring color and perfectly balanced margins; grill showing well on reverse, Very Fine t
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1867, N.B.N.C. "Z" grill essay, points down (Scott 85C-E2), on dull violet wove paper, stamp size, perf'd and partly gummed, block of 4, the grill measuring 11 x 14 mm, o.g., lightly hinged, with deep salmon color and fine detail; paper bright, grills nicely visible on face; some black dirt o
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Three 12¢ Washington "Z" grill essays in blocks of 4 (Scott 85E-E1c, d, h), heavily laid paper, perf'd and gummed, black on deep orange (small scrape upper left stamp), black on yellow (with bottom sheet margin: two 85C-E2), and brown on pale rose, without gum, average centering, Fine. S
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Nine different 12¢ Washington "Z" grill essays (Scott 85E-E1b//g), heavily laid paper, perf'd and gummed, various colors and papers; most without gum, two with small thins, otherwise F.-V.F. Scott $2,250 .
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
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1869, 1¢ Franklin small numeral essay, orange brown, imperf & perf (Scott 112-E4b, c), plate on stamp paper, gummed, blocks of 4, o.g.; natural paper inclusion one imperf, F.-V.F.
Brazer 112E-Dc, d. Scott $800+ .
Estimate $400 - 600.
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1869, 1¢ Franklin essay, small numerals, in buff (Scott 112-E4c), plate on stamp paper, perf'd and gummed, margin block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine.
Brazer 112E-Dd. Scott $400 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1869, 1¢ 2¢ 3¢ & 12¢ Small numeral essays, group of 15 different (Scott 112-E4d//117-E2e), plate on stamp paper, all but one perforated, gummed and grilled, o.g., F.-V.F. Scott $1,600 .
Estimate $500 - 750.
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18692¢ Postrider, small numeral essay in orange (Scott 113-E3g var.), plate on stamp paper, perforated, with and without grill, block of 4, right stamps ungrilled, left stamps with grill doubled (as 113-E3f), o.g.; average centering, slightly oxidized, otherwi
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1869, 2¢ brown, plate proof on India (Scott 113P3), 6 blocks of 4, each in a slightly different carefully identified shade, Very Fine, ex-Joyce and still on his backing cards. Scott $1,050 .
Estimate $350 - 500.
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1869, 3¢ Locomotive essay, small numerals, in ultramarine (Scott 114-E6b), plate on stamp paper, imperforate, left margin pair, with a light c.d.s., Very Fine, very rare used.
Brazer 114E-Cf.
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1869, 3¢ Locomotive essay, small numerals, in black brown (Scott 114-E6d), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, plate on stamp paper, perforated, gummed and grilled, blue, brown (Scott's orange brown), black brown, rose brown (Scott's rose red), green, yellow, orange & deep
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1869, 3¢ Locomotive essay, small numerals, in black brown (Scott 114-E6d), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, plate on stamp paper, perforated, gummed and grilled, blue, brown (Scott's orange brown), black brown, rose brown (Scott's rose red), green, yellow, orange & deep
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1869, 3¢ Locomotive essay, small numerals, in green (Scott 114-E6d), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, margin block of 9, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F.
Brazer 114E-Ch. Scott $720 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1869, 3¢ Locomotive essay, small numerals, group of three (Scott 114-E6d), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, margin blocks of 8, comprising left margin blocks of green and black brown, plus lower left corner block of orange, o.g. (orange is part o.g.), never hinged; two s
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1869, 3¢ Locomotive essay, small numerals, lovely quintet (Scott 114-E6d), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, margin blocks of 4, in orange brown, black brown, green (positions 119-120/129-130), rose red (positions 133-134/143-144), and orange, o.g., 4 blocks are never hin
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1869, 3¢ Locomotive essay, small numerals, group of four (Scott 114-E6d), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, corner margin blocks of 4, comprising rose red, orange brown, violet and orange, rose red no gum, the others o.g. or part o.g., hinged; the orange somewhat oxidized
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1869, 5¢ Washington essay, large lettering, in black (Scott 115-E1i), die on thick cloudy bond, 35 x 35 mm, clean back, Very Fine.
Brazer 115aE-Ej. Scott $600 .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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1869, 5¢ Washington essay, large lettering, in black (Scott 115-E1i), die on thick cloudy bond, 35 x 35 mm, Very Fine.
Brazer 115aE-Ej. Scott $600 .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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1869, 5¢ Washington essay, small lettering, in buff (Scott 115-E2c), plate on wove, imperf and gummed, deep ultramarine, orange, deep red violet, red brown, dull red brown, buff & green, o.g., large margins and bright colors, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Brazer 115aE-Fc. Scott $560 <
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1869, 5¢ Washington essay, small lettering, in buff (Scott 115-E2c), plate on wove, imperf and gummed, dull red violet, deep red violet, red brown, dull red brown, buff & green, o.g., large margins and fresh colors, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Brazer 115aE-Fc. Scott $1,920+ .
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1869, 10¢ Lincoln essay, in blue (Scott 116-E1k), plate on stamp paper, imperf and gummed, block of 4, o.g., hinged, Extremely Fine.
Brazer 116E-Dj. Scott $500 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1869, 12¢ S.S. Adriatic essay, small numerals, in blue (Scott 117-E2e), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, plate on stamp paper, perforated, gummed and grilled, green, rose red, yellow brown, red brown, orange, blue & dull violet, o.g.; orange very slightly oxidized, F.-V.
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1869, 12¢ S.S. Adriatic essay, small numerals, in blue (Scott 117-E2e), plate on stamp paper, perf'd, gummed and grilled, plate on stamp paper, perforated, gummed and grilled, green, yellow brown, red brown, orange, blue & dull violet, o.g.; average centering, orange somewhat oxidized, F
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1869, 24¢ Declaration of Independence, small numeral essay, three different blocks of 4 (Scott 120-E2c, d, e), plate proofs in black on salmon, on orange buff and on yellowish, F-VF to Very Fine.
120E-Ce. Scott $2,800+ .
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
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1869, 24¢ Declaration of Independence, small numeral essay, six different (Scott 120-E2c-h), plate proofs in black on salmon, on orange buff, on yellowish, on blue, on gray & on India, bright and fresh with large margins except the blue a little close, Fine to Extremely Fine.
Brazer
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1869, 24¢ Declaration of Independence essay, small numerals, in black (Scott 120-E2e), plate on dull yellowish tinted paper, bottom margin block of 4 with National Bank Note Co., Extremely Fine.
Brazer 120E-Ce. Scott $1,000+ .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, five different plate proofs in horizontal pairs (Scott 121-E1p, s), in black on pale gray, on salmon red, on pale pink, on pale green, and in red violet on red-banded bond, bright and fresh, Very Fine.
Brazer 121E-Ck, o. Scott $1,350+ .
Estimate $600
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1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, 13 different plate proofs (Scott 121-E1p, q, s), in black on all 11 surface-tinted papers, as well as on India and in red violet on red-banded bond, a fresh and bright with large margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Brazer 121E-Ck, o. Scott $3,475 .
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1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, 13 different plate proofs in blocks of 4 (Scott 121-E1p, q, s), in black on all 10 of 11 surface-tinted papers (missing only the pale green), as well as on India and in red violet on red-banded bond, a fresh and bright with large margins, Very Fine to Extremely
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1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, in black (Scott 121-E1a), die on India, die sunk on card, die on India, off card, 70 x 50 mm, Very Fine.
Brazer 121E-Ca. Scott $800 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, in black (Scott 121-E1a), die on India, die sunk on card, die on India, off card, 70 x 50 mm, Very Fine.
Brazer 121E-Ca. Scott $800 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, in black on blue (Scott 121-E1p), plate on thin surface-tinted paper, in black pale gray, on orange, on pale pink, on light blue (2), on pale green & on brown violet, fresh colors and large margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
121E-Ck. Scott $1,925 .
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1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, in dull red violet (Scott 121-E1s), plate on bond, with red bands at top and bottom, a choice block of 4, fresh and bright with large margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Brazer 121E-Co. Scott $1,400+ .
Estimate $600 - 800.
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1869, 90¢ Washington essay, small numerals, trio (Scott 122-E2b), plate on stamp paper, imperf with black vignettes, frames in dull violet, in pale orange red and in blue, all bright and fresh with large margins in at least a partial sheet margin, Extremely Fine.
Brazer 122E-Cc. Scot
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1869, 90¢ Pictorial frame essay, small numerals, in blue (Scott 122-E3), plate on stamp paper, imperf, dark blue, dark violet, yellow and dark navy blue, fresh colors; all with typical, small India paper thins, Very Fine appearance.
Brazer 122E-Cd. Scott $900 .
Estimate $250 -
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1869, 90¢ Pictorial frame essay, small numerals, in blue (Scott 122-E3), plate on stamp paper, imperf, red brown, blue, dark blue, red violet, dark violet, yellow and dark navy blue, fresh colors; most with typical, small India paper thins, Very Fine appearance.
Brazer 122E-Cd. Scott
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1869, 90¢ Pictorial frame essay, small numerals, in blue (Scott 122-E3), plate on stamp paper, imperf, red brown, dark blue, red violet and dark navy blue, fresh colors and large margins; each with a small fault affecting one or two stamps, otherwise Very Fine.
Brazer 122E-Cd. Scott
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 1¢ to 12¢ black, 6 different "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card (Scott 123TC4a-128TC4a), a complete set of the single-color 1869 Atlantas in black, large margins; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $600 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 1¢ to 30¢ "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card, 14 different (Scott 123TC4b//131TC4b), all with large margins all around and bright fresh colors; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $2,375 .
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 1¢ to 12¢ blue, 6 different "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card (Scott 123TC4e-128TC4e), a complete set of the single-color 1869 Atlantas in blue, large margins; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $540 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 6¢ black, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (Scott 126TC4a), block of 4, large even margins, Very Fine. Scott $700 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ Landing of Columbus essay, type III, in blue green with type 11 safety paper underprint (Scott 129-ESP var.), vertical scarlet underprint, die on India; cut close, Fine.
Brazer 129Ef-11. Scott $3,250 Estimate .
Estimate $500 - 750.
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card complete (Scott 129TC4), mostly large margins and bright fresh colors; hinge remnants on the reverse, generally Very Fine. Scott $2,625 .
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 24¢ "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card (Scott 130TC4), including 10 of the 12 listed color combinations, large margins and excellent colors; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $3,750 .
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 30¢ "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card (Scott 131TC4), including 12 of the 14 listed color combinations, large margins and excellent colors; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $4,500 .
Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 90¢ black & scarlet, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (Scott 132TC4a), large margins and excellent color; hinge remnant on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $550 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 90¢ brown & black, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (Scott 132TC4e), large margins and excellent color; hinge remnant on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $550 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 90¢ green & blue, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (Scott 132TC4i), an outstanding example with perfect registration; bright, sound and with large, well-balanced margins, Very Fine, a lovely Lincoln, with 2010 P.F. certificate as #132TC. Scott $550 .
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 90¢ blue & brown, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (Scott 132TC4j), large margins and excellent color; hinge remnant on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $550 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1870, N.B.N.C. Issue, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, large die proofs on India paper (Scott 145P1-155P1), a lovely set from a presentation album, each die-sunk on a gilt-edged card with cloth binding at the left edge, approximately 5½" x 8½"; the 1¢ has a minor scu
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1870, 3¢ Washington, N.B.N.C. printing, 9 mostly different trial color plate proofs on India paper (Scott 147TC3a//147TC3j), mostly large margins; yellow orange is somewhat oxidized, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,125 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1870, 10¢ Jefferson, N.B.N.C. printing, 4 different trial color large die proofs on India paper (Scott 150TC1ah, etc.), including blue green, bister, and unlisted shades of dull red and violet, very bright and fresh with clean backs; sizes vary, F.-V.F. Scott $2,200 .
Estim
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1873-75, 1¢ to 30¢ C.B.N.C. printing, 9 different "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card, all in green (Scott 156TC4e//179TC4e), mostly large margins; hinge remnants on the reverse, generally Very Fine. Scott $490 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1873, C.B.N.C. Issue, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 156P4-166P4), all with bright fresh colors and large margins, neatly mounted on an album page, Extremely Fine. Scott $1,220 .
Estimate $500 - 750.
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1873, C.B.N.C. Issue, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 156P4-166P4), a set of jaunty Conties, clean and bright with the detail and clarity you'd expect; 10¢ a wee close at left, all others with well-balanced, full margins, Very Fine. Scott $1,220 .
Estimat
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1873, C.B.N.C. Issue, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 156P4-166P4), all with large margins, Very Fine. Scott $1,220 .
Estimate $400 - 600.
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1873, 6¢ rose, C.B.N.C. printing, large die proof on India paper (Scott 159P1), 100 x 123 mm, bright color; hinged and with pencil notes on the reverse, F.-V.F. Scott $2,000 .
Estimate $600 - 800.
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1877, 3¢ Washington, P.B.N.C. essay, in black (Scott 184-E1b), frame only, die on proof paper (1903), Very Fine. Scott $500 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1877, 3¢ Washington, P.B.N.C. essay, in black (Scott 184-E5e), plate on proof paper (1903), in at least 15 different colors/shades, all with nice margins - seven have corner sheet margins, Very Fine. Scott $1,200 as singles .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1877, 3¢ Washington, P.B.N.C. essay, vignette only, in black (Scott 184-E5 var.), die proof on India (1903), 38 x 38 mm with penciled "Die 809" in the margin, Very Fine and rare.
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1879, 3¢ Harris Postal Revenue Bond coupon essay, complete booklet (Scott 184-E8c, d), booklet containing 364 small, blue green 3¢ "U.S. Postage" coupons in five panes of 61 and one pane of 59; there are 31 coupons for January, dated from the 1st through the 31st; the
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1879, 3¢ Indian Maiden, C.B.N.C. essay, in black (Scott 184-E15a), "PORTAGE", hybrid die on India paper, cut close, mounted on India paper, block sunk on card, reduced to stamp size, Very Fine.
Brazer 184E-Ka. Scott $900 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1879, 3¢ vermilion, 3¢ dull red and 3¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, trial color proofs on stamp paper, perf'd (Scott 184TC6c, d, etc.), o.g., hinge remnants, a well centered group; vermilion is partly oxidized, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $900 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1879, 30¢ dull red brown, A.B.N.C. printing, trial color large die proof on India paper (Scott 190TC1ai), 36 x 46 mm, fresh color, F.-V.F. Scott $1,000 .
Estimate $350 - 500.
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1881, 1¢ 2¢ and 3¢ Banknotes, German Steam Press essays (Scott 206E, 207E, 210E), printed in reverse on the gummed side, Very Fine, unlisted and very scarce, .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1882, 10¢ pale ultramarine, trial color large die proof on India paper (Scott 209TC1ak), 66 x 72 mm, excellent color; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $1,000 .
Estimate $400 - 600.
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1883, 2¢ Washington, trial color plate proofs on card, in all four listed colors (Scott 210TC4a-d), pairs, large margins; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $1,120 .
Estimate $400 - 600.
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1883-88, A.B.N.C. Issues complete, plate proofs on India paper (Scott 210P3-218P3), all fresh and bright with large margins and neatly mounted on an album page, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $690 .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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1883, 2¢ red brown, on paper with small "honeycomb" watermark (Scott 210 var.), lower right corner margin block of 8, o.g., never hinged, centered well to the left, upper right stamp with a slight printing ink smear, Fine. A rare use of experimental paper., .
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1883, 2¢ red brown, on paper with vertical wavy line watermark (Scott 210 var.), block of 15 (5x3), o.g., never hinged, centered well to the left, the left stamps with a straight edge; second stamp in the top row with an abrasion, otherwise Fine. A rare use of experimen
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1889, A.B.N.C. Issue, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, overprinted "SAMPLE." (Scott 212SK-191SK), o.g., F.-V.F. Scott $900 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1890-93, A.B.N.C. Issue, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on India paper (Scott 219P3-229P3), a choice set of blocks of 4, all with bright colors and large balanced margins, the 15¢ & 90¢ with bottom sheet margins and still on card, Extremely Fine. As fine a set of blo
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1890-93, A.B.N.C. Issue, 1¢ to 90¢ almost complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 219P4//229P4), missing the 2¢ lake, large margins and fresh colors, Very Fine. Scott $620 .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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1890-93, A.B.N.C. Issue, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 219P4-229P4), all fresh and with large margins, Very Fine. Scott $785 .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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1890, 2¢ carmine, plate proof on card (Scott 220P4), block of 4, fresh, Very Fine. Scott $825 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1893, Columbians complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 230P4-245P4), large margins and fresh colors, Very Fine. Scott $2,110 .
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
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1893, Columbians complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 230P4-245P4), including the original P.O. envelope, large margins and fresh colors, a premium set, Very Fine. Scott $2,110 .
Estimate $800 - 1,200.
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1893, 3¢ Columbian, plate proof on India paper (Scott 232P3), top margin block of 6 with imprint, large margins, Very Fine. Scott $730+ .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1893, 5¢ Columbian, plate proof on India paper (Scott 234P3), block of 4, large margins, fresh and immaculate, Extremely Fine. Scott $550 .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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1894, 1¢ 2¢ 6¢ $2 and $5, plate proofs on card (Scott 247P4//263P4), large margins, Very Fine. Scott $1,550 .
Estimate $500 - 750.
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1894, 3¢ Bureau essay, in dusky red violet (Scott 253-E1a), engraved vignette as issued but with type II triangles, die on India, die sunk on card, engraved vignette as issued but with type II triangles, die on India paper, die sunk on card, 77 x 80 mm, pristine, Extremely Fine. Scott $1
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1894, 3¢ Bureau essay, in dusky red violet (Scott 253-E1a), engraved vignette as issued but with type II triangles, die on India paper, off card, 42 x 48 mm, F.-V.F. Scott $1,000 .
Estimate $350 - 500.
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1894, 3¢ Bureau essay, in dusky red violet (Scott 253-E1a), engraved vignette as issued but with type II triangles, die on India, off card, 43 x 49 mm; small hinge remnant on the reverse, F.-V.F. Scott $1,000 .
Estimate $350 - 500.
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1898, 2¢ light red, type IV, booklet pane of 6, overprinted "Specimen" (Scott 279BjSE), o.g., lightly hinged, fresh, well centered and solid, Very Fine. Scott $525 .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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1898, 2¢ light red, type IV, booklet pane of 6, overprinted "Specimen" (Scott 279BjSE), position D with plate #990; bit of reinforced separation, otherwise F.-V.F. Scott $1,100 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1898, $2 Trans-Miss., photo essay of unadopted design (Scott 293-E1 var.), 38 x 30 mm, Very Fine, ex-Brazer.
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1908, 2¢ black, trial color large die proof (Scott 332TC1an), 52 x 54 mm; mounting stains on the reverse, F.-V.F., a scarce proof that is listed but not priced by Scott.
Estimate $400 - 600.
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1913, 2¢ Panama-Pacific, photo essay (Scott 398-E1 var), 42 x 27 mm piece with 34 x 24 mm image of the original stamp design, showing the Golden Gate rather than Canal Locks; it, and the accompanying journal clipping, were removed from a black album page (adherences on backs of each); ap
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1922 Fourth Bureau Issue, 5¢ & 10¢ Roosevelt essays (Scott 557-EE), John Stevenson photographic essay of two unaccepted designs using the accepted portrait of Roosevelt, about 55 x 62 mm, Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1923, 8¢ Grant, progressive essay (Scott 560-E1 var.), large die proof, vignette shading unfinished, 75 x 87 mm, with control number handstamped on back; colorless area of paper abrasion at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate $400 - 600.
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1929, 2¢ Sullivan Expedition, small die proof on wove paper (Scott 657P2), a scintillating Sullivan, immaculate and precisely centered, Superb, simply stellar. Scott $1,500 .
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
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1937, 4¢ Army, unadopted essay signed by August Dietz (Scott 788-E), 110 x 84 mm, Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1946, 3¢ Merchant Marine, three official photos (Scott 939-E), one of the artist's accepted design, one of a preliminary sketch, and one of the original photograph upon which the design was based.
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1994, 20¢ Virginia Apgar, large die proof of vignette only in issued color (Scott 2179-E1), loosely mounted on a die-sunk 6" x 8¾" card, Very Fine. Scott $600 .
Estimate $500 - 750.
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1995, 32¢ Polk, large die proof on gummed white coated paper (Scott 2587P), inscribed in the plate "7/17/95 #2", 80 x 120 mm; two pieces of clear tape at the top, Very Fine.
Estimate $350 - 500.
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1992, Voyages of Columbus, 10¢ 15¢ & $2 souvenir sheet, imperf proof (Scott 2628P), o.g., never hinged; light bend near the right edge, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $750 .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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1992, 29¢ Christmas Toys, booklet pane of 4, plate proof on stamp paper (Scott 2718aPd), perforated & gummed, uncut vertical strip of four panes, plus a half-pane and sheet margin with registration marks at the top, o.g., never hinged; small tape repair at the top affecting the ex
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1993, 29¢ Classic Books, se-tenant, plate proof on stamp paper (Scott 2788aP), block of 4, imperf and gummed, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $400 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1938-59 Airmails. Official photos of finished artist's designs (Scott C23//53), 12 in all, including duplicates: C23 (2), C34, C42 (2), C44 (2), C45 (2, plus one of an unaccepted design), C46 & C53; also include the 1955 15¢ Certified Mail stamp, FA1, Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 4
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Airmail, 1968, 10¢ Fifty-Star Runway, Artmaster Cachet Artwork (Scott C72), 13"x15" cachet artwork on heavy weight illustration board; adhesive residue and faint toning on edges can easily be matted out; stunning original art for a wall or philatelic exhibit, F.-V.F.
Estimate $20
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Special Delivery, 1908, 10¢ woodblock essay, in dim dark green blue (Scott E7-E4a), woodblock of entire design, on yellowish wove, mounted on card, 35 x 30 mm, Very Fine. Scott $450 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Postage Due, 1879, 1¢ olive bister, trial color large die proof (Scott J1TC1al), 55 x 65 mm; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $500 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Postage Dues, 1879, 1¢ to 50¢ "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card, complete set in brown (Scott J1TC4c-J7TC4c), large margins, Very Fine. Scott $350 .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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Postage Dues, 1879, 1¢ to 50¢ "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card, complete set in green (Scott J1TC4d-J7TC4d), large margins, Very Fine. Scott $350 .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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Postage Due, 1879, 3¢ light brown, trial color large die proof (Scott J3TC1ak), 58 x 66 mm; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $500 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Postage Due, 1879, 5¢ A.B.N.C. "Unpaid Postage" essay, in scarlet (Scott J4-E1d), complete design, die on white ivory paper, off card, Very Fine. Scott $700 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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Postage Due, 1879, 5¢ black, trial color large die proof (Scott J4TC1ae), 55 x 62 mm; hinge remnant on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $500 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Postage Due, 1879, 50¢ sepia, trial color large die proof (Scott J7TC1am), on India paper but not die sunk on card, 55 x 64 mm. Scott $500 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Postage Due, 1891, 3¢ bright claret, imperf proof on stamp paper (Scott J24P5), horizontal pair, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott $425 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Officials, 1873, 10¢ "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card, in all 5 listed colors complete for 8 different Departments (Scott O5TC4a//O88TC4e), a single denomination superset of 40, missing only the P.O. Department, large margins; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine, scarce gr
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Officials, 1873, 15¢ "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card, in all 5 listed colors complete for 7 different Departments (Scott O7TC4a//O90TC4e), a single denomination superset of 35, missing only the Executive and P.O. Departments, large margins; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very
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Agriculture Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 15¢ yellow, overprinted "Specimen" (Scott O7SD), without gum as issued, Post Office fresh with glowing color and clear detail; sharp overprint, F.-V.F., with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott $400 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Officials, 1873, 30¢ "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card, in all 5 listed colors complete for 7 different Departments (Scott O9TC4a//O92TC4e), a single denomination superset of 35, missing only Executive and P.O. Departments, large margins; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine
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Executive Dept., 1873, 1¢ to 10¢ "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card, in 4 of the 5 listed colors (Scott O10TC4a//O14TCd), set of 20, missing only the blue, mostly large margins, generally Very Fine. Scott $770 .
Estimate $350 - 500.
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Interior Dept., 1873, 2¢ deep brown, trial color large die proof (Scott O16TC1af), 70 x 81 mm; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $500 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Officials, 1873, 24¢ "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card, in all 5 listed colors complete for 6 different Departments (Scott O22TC4a//O91TC4e), a single denomination superset of 30, missing only Agriculture, Executive and P.O. Departments, large margins; hinge remnants on the reve
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Justice Dept., 1873, 3¢ black, trial color large die proof (Scott O27TC1ae), 74 x 88 mm, fresh color and clean back, Very Fine. Scott $500 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Navy Dept., 1873, 1¢ to 90¢ "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card, complete set in black (Scott O35TC4a-O45TC4a), large margins; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $407 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Navy Dept., 1873, 1¢ to 90¢ "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card, complete set in scarlet (Scott O35TC4b-O45TC4b), large margins; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $407 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Navy Dept., 1873, 2¢ Jackson, selection of 11 trial color plate proofs (Scott O36TC3a, O36TC6a, b, etc.), perf'd and imperf, on wove and on bond, in black and in green, including two pairs and some minor duplication. Several are unlisted in Scott in this form, generally F.-V.F., a nice l
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Post Office Dept., 1873, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on India (Scott O47P3-O56P3), a choice set of blocks of 4, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $1,000 .
Estimate $400 - 600.
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State Dept., 1873, 1¢ light ultramarine, trial color large die proof (Scott O57TC1af), on India, mounted on card, 62 x 70 mm; hinge remnants on the reverse, F.-V.F. Scott $500 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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State Dept., 1873, 1¢-90¢ "Goodall" small die proofs, four sets (Scott O57TC2b,c,d,f-O67TC2b,c,d,f), black, deep green, dull gray blue, and dull red; each proof is on a thin white card, approximately 53 x 53 mm, and each set is neatly mounted on an attractive display
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State Dept., 1873, 1¢ to $20 complete, large die proofs (Scott O57P1-O71P1), each die-sunk on an approximately 5½" x 9" card with original paper interleaves; light staining from former binding along the left edge, and all-over foxing, most affecting only the card, but se
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Treasury Dept., 1873, 3¢ black, trial color large die proof (Scott O74TC1ae), on India paper, die sunk on card, 67 x 71 mm; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $500 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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War Dept., 1873, 1¢ to 90¢ "Goodall" trial color small die proofs on India paper, mounted on card, in black (Scott O83TC2b//O93TC2b), 8 different, missing the 6¢ 12¢ and 30¢ most are approximately 55 x 55 mm (1¢ is cut down); hinge remnants on the reverse, Very F
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War Dept., 1873, 1¢ to 90¢ "Goodall" trial color small die proofs on India paper, mounted on card, in dull blue (Scott O83TC2d//O93TC2d), 8 different, missing the 6¢ 12¢ and 30¢ most are approximately 55 x 55 mm (1¢ is cut down); hinge remnants on the reverse, Ve
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War Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 6¢ deep rose, overprinted "Specimen" (Scott O86SD), without gum as issued, in clean color with clear print; paper fresh and bright, F.-V.F., 111 sold, with 2019 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,400 .
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
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Newspaper, 1865, 5¢ 10¢ and 25¢ "Roosevelt" small die proofs (Scott PR2P2-PR4P2), off card, Very Fine. Scott $675 .
v $300 - 400.
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Newspaper, 1865-75, 5¢ to 25¢ plate proofs on card (Scott PR2P4-PR7P4), Very Fine. Scott $495 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Newspaper, 1865, 25¢ orange red, large die proof on India paper (Scott PR3P1), on India paper with raised embossing. Scott $650 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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Newspaper, 1875, 25¢ C.B.N.C. essay, in black (Scott PR9-E2b), complete engraving of unadopted design, die on white ivory paper, mounted on card, Very Fine. Scott $1,350 .
Estimate $500 - 750.
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Newspaper, 1875, 25¢ C.B.N.C. essay, in black (Scott PR9-E2b), complete engraving of unadopted design, die on white ivory paper, cut small and off backing, with traces of gum; shallow thin, Fine appearance. Scott $1,350 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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Newspaper, 1875, 2¢ to $60, C.B.N.C. printing, a selection of trial color plate proofs on India paper (Scott PR9TC3a//PR32TC3k), including 2¢ (11 of 12 listed colors), 12¢ (12 of 13 listed), $1.92 (9 of 12 listed), $3 (11 of 13 listed), $6 (10 of 14 listed), $9 (10 of 13 listed),
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Newspapers, 1875, 2¢ to $60 complete, C.B.N.C. printings, "Roosevelt" small die proofs (Scott PR9P2-PR32P2), bright and fresh; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $1,200 .
Estimate $500 - 750.
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Newspapers, 1879, 2¢ to $60, A.B.N.C. printing, overprinted "Specimen" (Scott PR14SD, PR57SD//PR79SD), also the 1875 9¢ less the $48 value, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. Scott $1,905 .
Estimate $600 - 800.
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Newspaper, 1875, 12¢ C.B.N.C. printing, 10 mostly different trial color plate proofs on India (Scott PR16TC3c//m), horizontal pairs, two are mounted on card; imaged in full online, Very Fine. Scott $700 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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Newspaper, 1875, 12¢ C.B.N.C. printing, 10 mostly different trial color plate proofs on India (Scott PR16TC3c//m), blocks of 4, most are mounted on card; hinge remnants on the reverse and the green proof is thinned, otherwise Very Fine, fully imaged online. Scott $1,400 .
Estimate
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Newspapers, 1875, 48¢ to $60, C.B.N.C. printing, 7 different trial color plate proofs on India paper, in black (Scott PR19TC3a//PR32TC3k), blocks of 8, including 48¢ 60¢ 96¢ $1.92, $3, $24 and $60, large margins; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $1,960 .
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Newspaper, 1875, $1.92, C.B.N.C. printing, 9 different trial color plate proofs on India paper (Scott PR24TC3a//l), blocks of 4, most are mounted on card, Very Fine, see the complete lot on the web. Scott $1,400 .
Estimate $500 - 750.
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Newspaper, 1875, $3, C.B.N.C. printing, 5 different trial color large die proofs on India paper (Scott PR25TC1af, etc.), most average 75 x 90 mm but the black is cut down to 42 x 55 mm; some with hinge remnants on the reverse, F.-V.F., imaged in full online. Scott $3,000 .
Estimate $1,
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Newspaper, 1875, $3, C.B.N.C. printing, 6 different trial color plate proofs on India paper (Scott PR25TC3a//l), blocks of 4, most are mounted on card, Very Fine, imaged in full online. Scott $840 .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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Newspaper, 1875, $6 dark carmine and $6 green, C.B.N.C. printing, 2 different trial color large die proofs on India paper (Scott PR26TC1ae, h), approximately 72 x 80 mm; hinge remnants with staining on the reverse, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,200 .
Estimate $350 - 500.
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Newspaper, 1875, $6, C.B.N.C. printing, 5 different trial color plate proofs on India paper (Scott PR26TC3a//l), blocks of 4, all are mounted on card, Very Fine, see the selection on the web. Scott $700 .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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Newspaper, 1875, $9, C.B.N.C. printing, 10 different trial color plate proofs on India paper (Scott PR27TC3a, etc.), blocks of 4, black is mounted on card; some with hinge remnants on the reverse, F.-V.F., fully imaged online. Scott $1,400 .
Estimate $400 - 600.
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Newspaper, 1875, $48 violet brown, C.B.N.C. printing, trial color large die proof on India (Scott PR31TC1ae), off card, 70 x 68 mm (slightly reduced), F.-V.F. Scott $600 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Newspaper, 1875, $60, C.B.N.C. printing, 3 different trial color large die proofs on India paper (Scott PR32TC1ai, l, m), die sunk on card, average size 65 x 75 mm, Very Fine, all imaged online. Scott $1,800 .
Estimate $600 - 800.
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Newspaper, 1895, 50¢ black, Bureau printing, trial color large die proof on India paper (Scott PR107TC1ae), die sunk on card, 68 x 83 mm; bottom margin is a bit frayed, F.-V.F. Scott $600 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Postal Note, 1945, 1¢ bister, trial color plate proof on stamp paper, imperf (Scott PN1TC1c var.), block of 4, Very Fine, Scott lists only the large die.
Estimate $300 - 400.
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Carrier, 1851 (1¢) Franklin, deep green, trial color plate proof on India (Scott LO1TC3a), block of 4, margins all around, brilliant color, Very Fine. Scott $1,250 .
Estimate $800 - 1,200.
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Carrier, 1851 (1¢) Franklin, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card complete (Scott LO1TC4a-e), margins all around, very bright and fresh; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $560 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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American Letter Mail Co., 1844, 5¢ violet trial color, on thin card (Scott 5L1TC var), complete sheet of 20, normally found on white wove, here a single printing of the sheet on a thin manila-like card; crisp and sound, Very Fine.
Estimate $500 - 750.
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American Letter Mail Co., 1844, 5¢ red trial color, on yellow wove (Scott 5L1TC var), complete sheet of 20, a pretty color combination, the printing clean on paper fresh; a couple insignificant wrinkles in left selvage noted for accuracy, Very Fine.
Estimate $400 - 600.
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American Letter Mail Co., 1844, 5¢ red trial color, on yellow wove, with ten stamps printed on reverse (Scott 5L1TC var), complete sheet of 20, with strong impression on ragged-bottomed paper, the ten stamps on reverse (two complete rows) inverted to the front; internal tear affecting po
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American Letter Mail Co., 1844, 5¢ brown trial color, partially printed across two sheets (Scott 5L1TC), complete sheet of 20, printed in a clean, light shade, the right-hand column of eagles decapitated, with body and neck printing on top sheet, head alone on bottom, Very Fine.
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American Letter Mail Co., 1844, 5¢ apple green trial color, partially printed across two sheets (Scott 5L1TC), one of the most striking printing freaks you'll encounter, two complete sheets of 20, the sheets overlapped at a 135° angle, resulting in the split or double printing of six
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American Letter Mail Co., 1844, 5¢ orange red trial color, partially printed across two sheets (Scott 5L1TC), a "how's that?" to be sure; two complete sheets of 20, the sheets overlapped at a 135° angle, the left sheet printed in full, the right with positions 1 & 6 partially printed
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American Letter Mail Co., 1844, 5¢ orange trial color, double impression (Scott 5L1TC), complete sheet of 20, a pretty item, the "normal" impression nicely centered, the second overlapping at an angle, Very Fine.
Estimate $600 - 800.
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American Letter Mail Co., 1844, 5¢ brown trial color, double impression (Scott 5L1TC), block of 12, in deep color, made even more so by the overlapping print; massive sheet margin at top, full to large otherwise, Very Fine, impress your numismatist friends—tell them you own
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American Letter Mail Co., 1844, 5¢ deep violet trial color, triple-printing error (Scott 5L1TC), complete sheet of 20, on thin, dark cream card, somehow left in the press for three impressions, otherwise clean; insignificant corner crease at bottom left, Very Fine.
Estimate $1,00
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American Letter Mail Co., 1844, 5¢ orange trial color, printed across two sheets (Scott 5L1TC), complete sheet of 20, on wove, the right-hand column printed on two sheets at a slight angle to one another, Very Fine, a one-of-a-kind.
Estimate $500 - 750.
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Blood & Co., 1855 (1¢), trial color plate proofs on India paper, in all 4 listed colors (Scott 15L18TC3a-d), Very Fine, listed but not priced by Scott.
Estimate $300 - 400.
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Boyd's City Post, Envelope, 1864, blue, essay on horizontally laid stamp paper (Scott 20LU4 var.), cut square, attractive with deep color and clean emboss, Very Fine, ex-Finkelburg.
Estimate $300 - 400.
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Envelope, 1865, Nesbitt 4th Issue, 40¢ rose on buff, Specimen (Scott U73-S), Size 8, Knife 20, entire, immaculate item with flawless impression of indicia (as you'd expect), sound corners and a free backflap; "No. 3 Official size, Buff" with pricing details printed on front (Specimen For
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Revenue, c. 1862-67, experimental overprint essay showing "The Merchant's National Bank of Boston" intertwined, in green, proof on stamp paper, 140 x 68 mm, F.-V.F., not Turner-listed but possibly from the same period as similar Turner-listed experimental overprints.
Estimate $200 - 3
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Revenue, c. 1862-67, experimental overprint essay showing "The Merchant's National Bank of Boston" intertwined, in brown red, proof on stamp paper, 122 x 74 mm, F.-V.F., not Turner-listed but possibly from the same period as similar Turner-listed experimental overprints.
Estimate $200
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Revenue, 1862, A.B.N.C. essay, 2¢ Washington, in black (Turner 3-Ab), engraved die with cut lines in margins, on India paper on card, 35 x 40 mm; hinge remnants on the reverse and some toning on the front, otherwise Very Fine. Turner $35 (1974) .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1862, A.B.N.C. essay, 5¢ Washington facing left, in brown (Turner 4-C), model with profile pasted on lathework design and pasted on vignette area, the vignette has come unglued from the rest of the model - should be easy to paste it back, otherwise Very Fine, very rare and po
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Revenue, 1862, A.B.N.C. essay, 5¢ Washington, frame only, in black (Turner 4b), on heavy white glossy paper, 46 x 50 mm (slightly reduced), F.-V.F. Turner $60 (1974) .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1862, A.B.N.C. essay, 10¢ Washington, group of five (Turner 5a), engraved design on heavy glazed paper, various sizes, F.-V.F. Turner $250 (1974) .
Estimate $500 - 750.
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Revenue, 1862, N.B.N.C. essay, $200 Eagle, in deep buff & black (Turner 10b), perf'd and gummed, large part o.g., Very Fine. Turner $120 (1974) .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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Revenue, 1862, N.B.N.C. essay, $200 Eagle, in deep buff & black (Turner 10b), perf'd and gummed, o.g., hinged, Very Fine. Turner $120 (1974) .
Estimate $350 - 500.
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Revenue, 1862, N.B.N.C. essay, Square frame and blank oval, in black (Turner 32-Ba), lined outer oval and cut out registry marks, on white wove, 45 x 51 mm (larger than what Turner lists), Very Fine. Turner $100 (1974) .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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Revenue, 1862, N.B.N.C. essay, $2 Washington facing left, in black (Turner 36-Ba), complete die, on heavy white paper, 55 x 75 mm, Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1875, American Phototype Co. essay, 2¢ Proprietary, group of five (Turner 38), surface printed design, on heavy white paper, in bright blue, slate (2), yellow and carmine, Very Fine. Turner $150 (1974) .
Estimate $350 - 500.
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Revenue, 1862, Lowenberg Decalcomania essay, 2¢ Bank Check, selection of 26 (Turner 42a), on goldbeater's skin paper, imperf, a selection including singles, pairs and blocks, in these colors: blue (2 blocks of 4 and 3 pairs), orange (6 singles and 2 pairs), dull violet on brown onionskin
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Revenue, 1862, Lowenberg Decalcomania essay, 2¢ Bank Check, in black (Turner 42b), on goldbeater's skin paper, perf 12, a small accumulation including singles, pairs and blocks, 78 stamps total; occasional small fault as normal, generally F.-V.F., the lot fully imaged online.
Est
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Revenue, 1862, Lowenberg Decalcomania essay, 2¢ Bank Check, group of five different colors (Turner 42b), on goldbeater's skin paper, perf 12, blocks of 4; the dark blue block is a bit faulty, F.-V.F. overall, all imaged online.
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue essay, 10¢ design without title, in brown (Turner 58), plate proof on heavy white bond, with vignette in black, pasted on, Very Fine, the brown color was unknown to Turner. Turner $50 (1974) .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue essay, 10¢ design without title, 6 different (Turner 58-A, 59-A, 59-B), a selection from 3 different Turner-listed issues, horizontal pairs, four are from #59-A, Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue essay, 10¢ design without title, 5 different (Turner 59-A, 59-B), a selection from two different Turner-listed issues, blocks of 4, four are from 59-A. Turner $375 (1974) .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue essay, $3.50 Rhode Island State Coat of Arms, in green (Turner 76-A), plate proof on card, bottom margin imprint pair, numbered in red on back; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine. Turner $50 (1974) .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue essay, $3.50 Rhode Island State Coat of Arms, group of five (Turner 76-A), plate proofs on card, numbered in red on back; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine, all imaged online. Turner $105 (1974) .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue essay, $3.50 Rhode Island State Coat of Arms, in blue (Turner 76-A), plate proof on card, bottom margin imprint pair, numbered in red on the reverse, Very Fine. Turner $30 (1974) .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue essay, $5 Delaware State Coat of Arms, group of five (Turner 77-A), plate proofs on card, numbered in red on back; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine, imaged in full on the web. Turner $105 (1974) .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue essay, $5 Delaware State Coat of Arms, group of five (Turner 77-A), plate proofs on card, large margins, numbered in red on back; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, see the quintet online. Turner $105 (1974) .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue essay, $25 Maryland State Coat of Arms, group of five (Turner 78-A), plate proofs on card, numbered in red on back; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine, all imaged online. Turner $105 (1974) .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue essay, $25 Maryland State Coat of Arms, in blue (Turner 78-A), plate proof on card, full sheet of 8, the Carpenter imprint trimmed away, each numbered in red ink on the reverse, 185-192, Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Elliptical lathework, die proof on India in black (Turner Essay 121), 52 x 49 mm with faint National Bank Note Co. imprint and die no. 4098, penciled "390" upside down at the upper left, Very Fine, Ex-Joyce.
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 1¢ to $50, a nearly complete group of 64 different plate proofs on card (Scott R1P4//R101P4), a lovely group neatly identified on dealer's retail cards, including #s R1-5P4, R7P4, R8P3 (mounted on card), R9P4, R11P4, R13P4, R16-27P4, R30P4, R32-37P4, R40-42P4,
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 1¢ to $50, a nearly complete group of 91 mostly different plate proofs on card (Scott R1P4//R101P4), a few are proofs on India paper, all with fresh colors and large margins, Very Fine, fully imaged online for your review. Scott approximately $4,800 .
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 1¢ Proprietary, blue, trial color plate proof on bond (Scott R3TC5g), perf'd and gummed, block of 4, o.g., hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott $500 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 1¢ Proprietary and 2¢ U.S. Internal Revenue, group of 10 trial color proofs on bond, most with experimental cancels (Scott R3TC, R15TC), some in pairs; most with faults as would be expected, F.-V.F. centering, a very scarce group, Scott-unlisted.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 3¢ Foreign Exchange, green on blue, trial color plate proof on bond (Scott R16TC5a), block of 4, margins all around; hinge remnants on the reverse and a couple small thins, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $560 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 3¢ Foreign Exchange, plate proof on bond paper, also a plate proof on card (Scott R16P5, R16P4), the bond paper proof is a single, the card proof is a block of 4, large margins, bright and fresh, Very Fine, the bond paper proof is not Scott-listed.
Est
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 4¢ Proprietary, slate blue trial color plate proof on India (Scott R22TC3a), block of 4, large margins all around; tiny red tone speck in the center margin, otherwise Very Fine, an unlisted shade. Scott $440 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 10¢ Bill of Lading + 10¢ Power of Attorney, dark green (Scott R32TC1af), trial color composite large die proof on India paper, 68 x 44 mm; small thin, otherwise Very Fine, a scarce item that is listed but not priced in Scott.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 25¢ Bond, plate proof on card (Scott R43P4), large margins, bright and fresh, Very Fine. Scott $500 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 25¢ Bond, plate proof on card (Scott R43P4), left margin plate number 25L block of 4 with imprint, large margins all around; hinge remnants and stains on the reverse, with some light stains on front also, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $2,500 .
Estimate $60
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 25¢ Certificate, essay, in green (Scott R44-E), plate proof on India paper, similar in size to the issued stamp, but with Washington facing right instead of left, and with a different frame, 22 x 50 mm, bright and fresh, Very Fine, a scarce and unusual item, u
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 25¢ Entry of Goods, plate proof on card (Scott R45P4), horizontal pair, margins clear to large; hinge remnant on the reverse, F.-V.F. Scott $1,100 .
Estimate $350 - 500.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 25¢ Insurance, orange, trial color plate proof on goldbeater's skin (Scott R46TC7b var.), horizontal pair, margins all around, unusually choice and without the usual paper flaws, Extremely Fine. Scott $420 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 30¢ Foreign Exchange, plate proof on India (Scott R51P3), left margin horizontal pair with part imprint, immaculate, Very Fine. Scott $220 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 50¢ Lease, plate proof on card (Scott R57P4), bottom margin plate number 50R and imprint strip of 3, margins all around, bright fresh color; hinge remnant on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $114 ++ .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, $1 Mortgage, black, trial color hybrid large die proof on India (Scott R73TC1ae), 48 x 73 mm, bright fresh color; hinge remnant on the reverse, Very Fine, a scarce item that is listed but not priced by Scott.
Estimate $250 - 350.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, $1.50 Inland Exchange, black, trial color large die proof on India (Scott R78TC1ae), 48 x 73 mm, bright rich color; hinge remnant on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $475 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1863, First Issue, $2 Probate of Will, black, trial color hybrid large die proof on India (Scott R83TC1ae), 47 x 65 mm, great color; some paper scuffing on the reverse, Very Fine overall, a scarce item that is listed but not priced by Scott.
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1863, First Issue, $3.50 Inland Exchange, black, trial color large die proof on India (Scott R87TC1ae), 47 x 65 mm, bright colors and clean back, Very Fine. Scott $400 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, $5 Charter Party, black, trial color hybrid large die proof on India (Scott R88TC1ae), 43 x 87 mm, mounted on card, bright and fresh; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine, a scarce item that is listed but not priced by Scott.
Estimate $250 - 350.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, $10 Mortgage, yellow green, trial color plate proof on thin card in yellow green, plus a plate proof on card (Scott R95TC4a, R95P4), blocks of 4, an interesting contrast of two different shades of green, large margins and bright colors; hinge remnants on the revers
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, $15 Mortgage, dark blue, plate proof on card (Scott R97P4), bottom margin plate number 1500T and imprint strip of 3, large margins, bright and fresh; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $540 ++ .
Estimate $400 - 600.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, $15 Mortgage, dark blue, plate proof on card (Scott R97P4), block of 4, large margins, bright and fresh; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $800 .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, $15 Mortgage, ultramarine, plate proof on card (Scott R97eP4), bottom plate no. & imprint strip of 5; badly faded, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,750 as singles .
Estimate $350 - 500.
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Documentary, 1871, Second Issue, 1¢ to $50, 157 different trial color plate proofs on India paper (Scott R103TC3a//R131TC3x). Every denomination in this range is represented, except the $5, with each denomination illustrated by four to seven color varieties; fresh colors and large margi
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Documentary, 1871, Second Issue, 3¢ to $3.50, 10 mostly different plate proofs on India paper (Scott R105P3//R126P3), top margin horizontal imprint strips of 3, including 3¢ (2), 20¢ 25¢ $1.30, $1.50, $1.60, $1.90 and $3.50; 25¢ torn at top, $1.60 with light crease, $1
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Documentary, 1871, Second Issue, $1.30 blue & black, plate proof on India (Scott R119P3), bottom margin plate number 26 26 and imprint strip of 5, F.-V.F. Scott $250 ++ .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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Documentary, 1871, Second Issue, $1.50 blue & black, plate proof on India (Scott R120P3), bottom margin plate number 27 27 and imprint strip of 5, large margins, Very Fine and choice. Scott $140 ++ .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Documentary, 1871, Second Issue essay, $25 carmine (Scott R130-E), impression of frame with albino vignette, on heavy bond paper, impression of frame with vignette pasted on, on heavy bond paper, F.-V.F.
Turner 106-C; $50 (1974).
Estimate $250 - 350.
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Documentary, 1871, Second Issue, $25 blue & black, plate proof on card (Scott R130P4), left margin plate number 17 17 and imprint pair, fresh, Very Fine. Scott $220 ++ .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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Documentary, 1871, Second Issue, $25 blue & black, plate proof on card (Scott R130P4), right margin imprint pair, fresh; hinge remnant on the reverse, F.-V.F. Scott $220 ++ .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Documentary, 1871, Third Issue, 2¢ to 15¢ plate proofs on card (Scott R135P4-R139P4), corner margin blocks of 8; minor oxidation on some of the orange colors, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $700 .
Estimate $250 - 350.
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Documentary, 1872, Third Issue, 70¢ green & black, plate proof on card (Scott R143P4), bottom margin plate number 23 23 and imprint strip of 5, margins clear; lightly toned at top, F.-V.F. Scott $190 ++ .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Documentary, 1872, Third Issue, $2.50 essay (Scott R146-E), trial color model of the frame design as adopted, in blue on India paper mounted on large card, with black vignette pasted in, 55 x 74 mm, "vignette" in pencil below. Bright fresh color; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine overa
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Documentary, 1875, Fifth Issue, 2¢ blue, large die proof on India (Scott R152P1), 65 x 75 mm, bright and fresh; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $450 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Documentary, 1898, $10 green, trial color large die proof on India paper, die sunk on card (Scott R176TC1ae), 76 x 94 mm; some faint toning on front, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $650 .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1899, $100 Marshall, trial color die proof on India, dark green & black (Scott R179TC1ae), 39 x 52 mm, Very Fine. Scott $1,250 .
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
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1899, $1,000 Madison, trial color die proof on India, dark blue & black (Scott R181TCae), 39 x 52 mm, Very Fine. Scott $1,250 .
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
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1899, $1,000 Madison, frame only, die proof on India on card, dark green (Scott R181E), 37 x 50 mm with neatly clipped corners, Very Fine.
Turner 151-B.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
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Proprietary, 1871, 1¢ 3 different trial color plate proofs on bond paper (Scott RB1TC5a, b, c), blocks of 4, in blue & black, scarlet & black and orange & black, Very Fine. Scott $840 .
Estimate $350 - 500.
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Proprietary, 1871, 1¢ 2¢ and 6¢ large die proofs on India paper, mounted on card (Scott RB1P1, RB2P1, RB6P1), 45 x 52 to 45 x 56 mm; hinge remnants and mounting adherences on the reverse, Very Fine overall, unlisted by Scott in this format.
Estimate $400 - 600.
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Proprietary, 1871, 4¢ and 6¢ plate proofs on India paper (Scott RB4P3, RB6P3), bottom margin plate number and imprint strips of 5, large margins all around; 4¢ with some minor staining in the selvage, 6¢ with a small thin, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $220 ++ .
Estima
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Proprietary, 1871, 5¢ green & black, plate proof on India paper (Scott RB5P3), bottom margin plate number 14 14 and imprint block of 10, large margins; hinge remnants and a couple small thins on the reverse, and minor staining in the selvage, ot
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Proprietary, 1871, 5¢ to 10¢ plate proofs on India paper (Scott RB5P3-RB7P3), top margin imprint strips of 3 (5¢ 6¢) or 4 (10¢), large margins; hinge remnants on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $220 ++ .
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Proprietary, 1873, 50¢ green & black, small die proof on India paper (Scott RB8P2); hinged on the reverse, Very Fine. Scott $1,400 .
Estimate $600 - 800.
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Proprietary, 1873, $1 green & black, small die proof on India paper (Scott RB9P2), fresh with well-balanced margins, Very Fine. Scott $1,600 .
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
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Proprietary, 1875, 1¢ brown, 1¢ blue and 1¢ black, 3 different trial color large die proofs on India paper, die sunk on card (Scott RB11TC1ae, g, h), average size 70 x 80 mm; hinge remnants on the reverse and the blue proof is a bit toned on front, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1
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Proprietary, 1875, 1¢ to 10¢ 6 different large die proofs on India paper (Scott RB11P1//RB19P1), variable sizes (some a bit reduced); most with hinge remnants on the reverse, 3¢ is oxidized, F.-V.F. overall. Scott $3,000 .
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
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Proprietary, 1875, 1¢ green, plate proof on India paper (Scott RB11P3), top margin plate number 3 and imprint strip of 5, immaculate, Very Fine. Scott $325 ++ .
Estimate $300 - 400.
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