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Proofs from Master Engraver Laubenheimer continued...
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
3181 P   image1870, 1¢ Franklin, Hub Die Essay with marked changes, in dark red on unwatermarked wove paper and affixed to card (102 x132 mm), with matching color surrounding design, pencil notations with suggested changes reading: 1) "The top of the head is slightly too flat"; 2) "The chin is a little too rounded and plumb-it should be merged into the wider-chin a little more" & 3) "The back hair ought to be extended further back"., Very Fine, and extremely rare, possibly unique.
Estimate $3,000 - 4,000

The die was engraved by Rudolph P. Laubenheimer for the 1¢ envelope produced by George H. Reay in Brooklyn, and can be considered a work in progress, as the design is a little different than the one in the issued envelope . (Image) 		Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction
3182 P   image1870, 3¢ Washington, postal envelope die proof of the embossed stamp, on card, and with matching color surround, originally mounted on white card, die engraved by Rudolph P. Laubenheimer for the 3¢ envelope produced by George H. Reay in Brooklyn NY (Undersander E37Og, Die 37), rich color and detailed impression, Extremely Fine.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $500-750
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction
3183   image1870, Rudolph P. Laubenheimer appreciation letter for his work on the postal stationery designs, written by the Third Assistant Postmaster General W.H.H. Terrell, and datelined in Washington on August 12, 1870. Letter mentioning the beauty of the designs, and the fact that the engraver had achieved all that could be desired on stamped envelopes. The letter also informs about the acceptance of the designs and ends with the warmest thanks for the succesful efforts of Rudolph P. Laubenheimer. The lot also includes the fifteen U.S. envelopes made by George Reay, including four with specimen overprints, plus one from El Salvador and other from Peru. which were given to him at the time of the letter which were mounted on a large board for display. A unique lot that has been in the files of the Laubenheimer family for over a 140 years! Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

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