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The Bernard Faust Collection of U.S. 1863-68 Black Jack Issues continued...

Die and Plate Proofs
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
1023 P Image2c Black, Die I, Large Die Proof on India (73P1). 52 x 59mm India paper mounted on 141 x 219mm card, "No. 1030" and "National Bank Note Co." imprint at bottom of India, fresh and bright

VERY FINE. THIS IS THE UNIQUE FULL-SIZE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1863 DIE I BLACK JACK LARGE DIE PROOF ON INDIA. AN ICONIC RARITY OF THE BLACK JACK ISSUE AND OF ESSAY-AND-PROOF COLLECTING IN GENERAL.

The original state of the Black Jack die, or Die I, does not show the star on Jackson's right cheek or the dots in the upper left scroll. Proofs pulled from this first die date to the issuance of the stamp in 1863. Die II proofs, showing the star on cheek and dots in upper left scroll, were pulled later, including probably at the time of the 1875 Re-Issue (which also shows Die II characteristics).

The Die I Black Jack large die proof is extremely rare in any size. This is the only recorded full-size non-hybrid example. There are probably fewer than five total in existence in any size and none are die sunk. We have not offered another example since keeping computerized records, except with the large "SPECIMEN" overprint.

Ex Metzger (Image)

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 $ 10,000.00

SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
1024 P Image2c Black, Die I, Hybrid Large Die Proof on India (73P1 var). On India paper cut to shape, mounted on larger piece of India and die sunk on 133 x 202mm card, brilliantly fresh, Very Fine and rare even in this hybrid form, probably fewer than five non-hybrid Die I large die proofs exist (see previous lot for the unique full-size example), ex Finkelburg, Scott Retail for normal large die proof is $10,000.00 (Image)

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 E. $ 1,000-1,500

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
1025 P Image2c Black, Die I, Large Die Proof on India, Vermilion "SPECIMEN" Ovpt. (73P1S). Mounted on 143 x 194mm card, matching vermilion "Specimen Postage Stamp from the National Bank Note Company No. 1 Wall Street New York" at bottom of card, fresh and Very Fine, from a National Bank Note Co. sample book, the Die I large die proof without "SPECIMEN" overprint is exceedingly rare with probably fewer than five known, this variety with the overprint is also quite rare (Image)

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 E. $ 1,500-2,000

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction
1026 P Image2c Black, Die I, Large Die Proof on India, Vermilion "SPECIMEN" Ovpt. (73P1S). Mounted on 148 x 224mm card, bluish-green "Specimen Postage Stamp from the National Bank Note Company No. 1 Wall Street New York" at bottom of card, a few small toned spots do not affect any of the design elements, Very Fine, from a National Bank Note Co. sample book, the Die I large die proof without "SPECIMEN" overprint is exceedingly rare with probably fewer than five known, this variety with the overprint is also quite rare, ex Brazer (Image)

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 E. $ 1,500-2,000

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction
1027 P Image2c Black, Die II, Large Die Proof on India (73Pa1). Die sunk on 154 x 230 mm card, "No. 1030" and "National Bank Note Co." imprint at bottom of India, intense proof shade showing the star on cheek and dots in upper left scroll, some minor edge nicks are inconsequential as slight trimming would still leave a full-size proof, Very Fine, the Die I large die proof is exceedingly rare with probably fewer than five known, this Die II proof is also very elusive and is more often than not found as a hybrid (this example is not a hybrid), the last time we offered another full-size example was in 2003, ex Brazer (Image)

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 $ 2,500.00

SOLD for $1,400.00
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1028 P Image2c Black, Die II, Hybrid Large Die Proof on India (73Pa1). India paper cut to shape and mounted on 60 x 75mm India die sunk on slightly larger card, Very Fine, this Die II proof is very elusive and is more often than not found as a hybrid, ex Brazer, Scott Retail as normal (Image)

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 $ 2,500.00

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction
1029 P Image1c-90c 1861-66 Issue, Small Die Proofs on Wove (63P2/78P2). Complete page from a Roosevelt presentation album, with label "LAST 1861" at center surrounded by complete set of 10 proofs, 2c Black Jack Die II, bright colors

EXTREMELY FINE COMPLETE PAGE OF THE 1861 ISSUE SMALL DIE PROOFS FROM A ROOSEVELT PRESENTATION ALBUM.

Only 85 albums were produced and few sets of the 1861 Issue proofs are intact on their entire original page.

Ex Fosdyke-Ray. Scott Retail for nine individual proofs without premium for the full page (the 3c is unpriced) (Image)

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 $ 3,375.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
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1030 P Image2c Black, Die II, Small Die Proof on Wove (73aP2). On original gray card backing from a Roosevelt presentation album, detailed impression, Very Fine and choice, only 85 were produced (Image)

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 $ 1,300.00

SOLD for $950.00
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1031 P Image2c Black, Die II, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (73aP2a). Intense shade and fine impression, slightly toned paper as always on the Panama-Pacific die proofs, mounted on card backing

VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK PANAMA-PACIFIC SMALL DIE PROOF ON WOVE.

From February 20 to December 4, 1915, the Panama-Pacific Exposition was held in San Francisco, to commemorate Balboa's discovery of the Pacific Ocean and to celebrate the opening of one of mankind's greatest engineering achievements, the Panama Canal.

The Post Office Department decided to prepare a limited number of proof sets showing every United States stamp printed up to the time of the exposition. A total of 413 different designs were made. Only two sets were officially prepared, but it is widely recognized that between three and five of each were made. These included Officials, Newspapers and Periodicals, Philippines and other special use stamps.

With 1986 P.F. certificate (Image)

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 $ 8,750.00

SOLD for $5,750.00
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1032 Pbl Image2c Black, Die II, Plate Proof on India (73aP3). Block of 50 from the top half of the plate with full imprint at top and part imprint at sides, mounted on card and so free of the imperfections normally found on this fragile paper, absolutely fresh and pristine

EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE TOP HALF-SHEET OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK PLATE PROOF ON INDIA PAPER.

Ex Lilly and Dr. Rorke. Scott Retail $7,000.00 as blocks of four and singles does not do justice to the rarity of this multiple (Image)

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 E. $ 5,000-7,500

SOLD for $6,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
1033 Pbl Image2c Black, Die II, Plate Proof on Card (73aP4). Block of 50 from the bottom half of the plate with imprint and plate no. 57 block of eight, part imprint at sides, intense shade, Positions 64 and 74 double transfer, Position 100 "Cleft Lip" variety, fresh and pristine

EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE BOTTOM HALF-SHEET OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK PLATE PROOF ON CARD.

Ex Lilly and Metzger. Scott lists but does not price the plate block of eight on card (Image)

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 E. $ 5,000-7,500

SOLD for $8,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

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