The United States 1847 Issue Proof Panes

The only recorded panes of 100 of the 1847 Issue -- the largest known multiples of the First General Issue of the United States

5c Orange Trial Color Plate Proof on India, Black SPECIMEN.” Overprint (1TC3). Complete pane of 100 from the right pane in sheet of 200, Position 80R1 shows Type A double transfer (top frameline), Position 90R1 shows Type B double transfer (top and bottom framelines), Position 69R1 does not show T” Crack, indicating a very early impression

Condition notes: hint of oxidation along right edge, small pieces missing from top left and bottom right

10c Black Plate Proof on India, Red SPECIMEN.” Overprint (2P3). Complete pane of 100 from the left pane in sheet of 200, Positions 52L1 and 57L1 do not show the small plate flaws found on issued stamps (stick pin in tie” and harelip” varieties, respectively), indicating a very early impression

Condition notes: corner of Position 100 at bottom right is missing, some slight wrinkling and small flaws typical of India paper proofs corners, slight wrinkling, minor faults in edges and Position 53

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