United States Proofs and Essays

**Proofs and Essays**
Lot	Symbol	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1001		65-E15h, 1861 3c Brown rose "Premier Gravure" plate essay on gummed stamped paper, perf 12, couple creases and a short perf, Fine appearance; 2018 PSE certificate (Scott $550) (Image 1)	100 SOLD for $100.00 Will close during Public Auction before Oct-25, 12:04 PM
1002		85E-1d, 1867 12c Black on Yellow, Experimental "Z" Grill Essay, perforated and gummed, small h.r., Very Fine, quite scarce. 2016 PF certificate. (Scott $250). (Image 1)	100 SOLD for $100.00 Will close during Public Auction before Oct-25, 12:04 PM
1003		American Bank Note Company Essays, unlisted in Scott (similar to 67-E6), non denominated, die on india, one in deep blue other in vermilion (thin at top), otherwise F-VF, unusual and attractive, (Image 1)	40 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction before Oct-25, 12:05 PM
1004		1879 3c Green Coupon Essay, Azariah B. Harris, single coupon on bond, perf 12, gummed, small faults, Fine, seldom seen, also includes unlisted photo essay with blue control number 222 on reverse. (Scott $50 for listed essay only). (Image 1)	50 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction before Oct-25, 12:05 PM
1005		181-E1b, 1903 Schernikow Die Essay, vignette master die "No. 14" , two slightly different vignettes of Washington, on proof paper in carmine, Very Fine. (Scott $100), (Image 1)	40 SOLD for $60.00 Will close during Public Auction before Oct-25, 12:05 PM
1006		184-E5d, 3c Black Essay, Plate on proof paper, block of four, Very Fine. (Scott $60). (Image 1)	30 SOLD for $35.00 Will close during Public Auction before Oct-25, 12:06 PM
1007		2c-$4 Social Security Essay's, Pitney Bowes Postage Meter Company, eight values: 2c, 10c, 40c, 50c, 90c, $1, $3, $4 denominations in various colors, perforated and gummed (all NH), Very Fine. $3 with 2017 PSE certificate, 90c 1989 Corson certificate, 50c with Reznikoff certificate. (Image 1)	450 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction before Oct-25, 12:06 PM

United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History

**Postmasters Provisionals**
Lot	Symbol	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1008		9X1. New York NY, 1845 5c Black, exceptionally fresh with well balanced margins, unused, Extremely Fine and choice. (Scott $1,500). (Image 1)	400 SOLD for $1,050.00 Will close during Public Auction before Oct-25, 12:07 PM
1009		9X1, 1845 5c Black, New York Provisional, "ACM" connected, crisp impression, four large margins, couple thins, Extremely Fine appearing, blue pen cancel. (Scott $550). (Image 1)	100 SOLD for $110.00 Will close during Public Auction before Oct-25, 12:09 PM
1010		9X1, New York, NY, 1845 5c Black, "ACM" connected, margins to slightly in at bottom, attractive light red grid cancel, small repaired thin, Fine appearing. (Scott $475). (Image 1)	60 SOLD for $60.00 Will close during Public Auction before Oct-25, 12:09 PM
1011		10X1-2 1845 5c-10c Black, Providence RI Provisional, "Hussey" Counterfeits, very deceptive counterfeits, useful reference for the specialist. each with 2018 PSE certificate (see Luff, page 58). (Image 1)	50 SOLD for $50.00 Will close during Public Auction before Oct-25, 12:09 PM

**1847 Issue (1-2)**
Lot	Symbol	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1012		1, 1847 5c Red brown, four ample margins, neat red grid cancel, Very Fine. 1980 PF certificate. (Scott $375). (Image 1)	230 SOLD for $230.00 Will close during Public Auction before Oct-25, 12:10 PM
1013		1, 1847 5c Dark red brown, deep rich color and sharp impression, margins to just barely in at upper right, extremely attractive blue "Paid" straightline handstamp, Fine. 2017 PSE certificate. (Scott $465). (Image 1)	180 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction before Oct-25, 12:10 PM
1014		1, 1847 5c Orange brown, margins to barely in, multiple blue numeral "5" handstamps, Fine. (Scott $850), (Image 1)	150 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction before Oct-25, 12:11 PM
1015		1, 1847 5c Red brown, Double Transfer "A". pos 80R1 - top frameline doubled, ample to just clear margins, attractive blue grid cancel, small corner crease, Fine appearing. (Scott $590). (Image 1)	150 SOLD for $270.00 Will close during Public Auction before Oct-25, 12:11 PM
1016		1, 1847 5c Red brown, four balanced margins, extremely attractive red town cancel with integral "5", minor tear at bottom, Very Fine appearing. 2018 PSE certificate. (Scott $375). (Image 1)	100 SOLD for $140.00 Will close during Public Auction before Oct-25, 12:11 PM
1017		1, 1847 5c Pale brown, four margins, scissor cut in lower right margin touches frameline, attractive square blue grid, Very Fine appearing. (Scott $415). (Image 1)	100 SOLD for $150.00 Will close during Public Auction before Oct-25, 12:13 PM
1018		1, 1847 5c Red brown, four ample margins, lightened manuscript cancel, small thins, Very Fine appearing. 2018 PSE certificate. (Scott $200). (Image 1)	100 SOLD for $100.00 Will close during Public Auction before Oct-25, 12:13 PM
1019		1, 1847 5c Red brown, four margins, light red cancel, lightened and discolored, still Very Fine, excellent "filler", (Scott $375). (Image 1)	50 SOLD for $50.00 Will close during Public Auction before Oct-25, 12:14 PM
1020		1, 1847 5c Red brown, four margins, attractive red grid cancel, barely noticeable margin tear at left, Very Fine appearing. 1976 PF certificate. (Scott $375). (Image 1)	75 SOLD for $95.00 Will close during Public Auction before Oct-25, 12:14 PM