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Important United States Essays and Proofs continued...

5c-10c 1869 Pictorial Issue: National Bank Note Co. continued...
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
2251 E Image10c Black, Large Die Essay on Green Veined Marbled Card (116-E1j). 41 x 62mm with imprint at bottom, intense shade and deep rich vein color, Very Fine, an exceedingly rare 1869 essay, this and the example offered in the following lot are the only ones listed in Power Search (Image)

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 $ 2,000.00

SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction
2252 E Image10c Brown, Large Die Essay on Red Violet Veined Marbled Card (116-E1j). 36 x 63mm with imprint at bottom, rich colors, slight scratch across the design, otherwise Very Fine, an exceedingly rare 1869 essay, this and the example offered in the previous lot are the only ones listed in Power Search, this color unlisted in Scott (Image)

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 $ 2,000.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction
2253 E Image10c Lincoln, Plate Essays on Stamp Paper (116-E1k, 116-E1l). Two blocks of four, pair and single of imperforate in a couple different shades of the Blue-Ultramarine, single in Deep Green, Very Fine, also a single of the perforated essay in Orange, original gum, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a nice group of plate essays (Image)

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 $ 1,725.00

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
2254 E Image10c Dim Rose, Declaration of Independence, Large Die Essay on India (116-E2a). On 80 x 57mm card, small corner thins from prior mounting far from the design

VERY FINE. A RARE 10-CENT 1869 ESSAY WITH THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE VIGNETTE ENGRAVED BY JAMES SMILLIE, WHICH WAS ULTIMATELY USED FOR THE 24-CENT DENOMINATION.

This vignette is a miniature engraving by James Smillie, based on a painting by Trumbull which hangs in the Rotunda of the Capitol. Contrary to popular belief, the scene depicted by Trumbull is not the signing ceremony, but the presentation of the draft. It has been written that the 30c stamp was changed from the Surrender of Burgoyne to the Eagle, Shield and Flags design to avoid offending the British. If true, it seems odd that officials would choose to use the Declaration of Independence "1776" design for the 24c stamp, which was far more likely to adorn mail to England (the basic rate was 12c). (Image)

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 $ 4,250.00

SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction
2255 E Image10 Orange Yellow, Declaration of Independence, Large Die Essay on India (116-E2a). 50 x 42mm, off card, vibrant color, couple typical small India paper translucencies or thins, still Very Fine, a rare and desirable essay, Scott Retail as die sunk on card (Image)

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 $ 4,250.00

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
2256 E Image10 Red Brown, Declaration of Independence, Large Die Essay on India (116-E2a). Off card and cut down to 32 x 32mm, deep rich color, small thin spot of no consequence, Very Fine, a rare and desirable essay, Scott Retail as die sunk on card (Image)

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 $ 4,250.00

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction
2257 E Image10c Declaration of Independence, Die Essay on India, Stamp Size (116-E2b). Five, in Black, Red Orange, Blue Green, Brown and Buff, gorgeous colors, cut close but with design elements intact, typical India paper translucencies or thins

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE GROUP OF 1869 10-CENT DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE ESSAYS.

These are rarely seen at all, much less in a set. Only two Scott-listed colors are absent. Power Search located only one other example (Image)

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 $ 7,500.00

SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
2258 TC Image10c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (116TC1e). 40 x 46mm, detailed impression and intense shade, typical small translucency just above the design, Very Fine, it is remarkable how much fuller this design appears in Black, due to the clarity of the rays extending to the edge of the design (Image)

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 $ 2,500.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction
2259 P Image10c Yellow, Large Die Proof on India (116P1). Die sunk on 72 x 83mm card, vivid color, Very Fine, mounted in collection as an essay but we believe complete design (Image)

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 $ 900.00

SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction

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