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United States Stamps continued...

1890-93 and Later Essays, Proofs and Specimens continued...
Lot Sym. Lot Description
1253 P image2c-$100.00 1895 Newspaper, Large Die Proofs on India (PR102P1-PR113P2). On approximately 151 x 198mm cards with full die sinkage, few with some toned spots, otherwise Very Fine set (Image) 1,500.00

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
1254 E image(1c) Black, Large Die Essay on Old Ivory Paper, Franklin Carrier (LO1E-E1 -- listed in Scott on white bond paper). Approximately 60 x 50mm with 57 x 50mm die sinkage, unfinished die with lathework impinging on white oval and framelines complete at top and bottom, vertical and horizontal layout lines especially distinct at right, rosettes at lower right, diagonal crease and tiny thin spot

ONE OF FOUR ORIGINAL 1851 TOPPAN CARPENTER DIE PROOFS IN BLACK, OF WHICH THREE ARE IN PRIVATE HANDS.

Students currently attribute the design of the Franklin Carrier to E. Pitcher. The vignette was engraved by Joseph Ives Pease after a marble bust by Caffieri. The frame is thought to have been the lathework of Asa Spencer, and the letter was by Henry Earle. At the time of production, Henry Saulnier was the siderographer.

The most recent article on Franklin Carrier die essays (Larry Lyons, Penny Post, Oct. 2003) describes three original large die essays in Black, including one in the Miller collection at The New York Public Library (ex Chase) and two in private hands (one ex Johnstone, sold in Siegel Sale 853, lot 2462, for $9,500 hammer). Based on the measurements of the three described by Lyons, it is apparent that this is the fourth recorded example. The paper is Old Ivory, not white bond. It was part of the Falk Finkelburg "reserve" collection, and this could be the first time it has ever been offered at auction.

Ex Slater (pencil note on back "A. B. Slater"). Scott value for LO1-E1 on white bond paper is $10,000.00 (Image)

 E. 7,500-10,000

SOLD for $14,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
1255 TC image(1c) Franklin Carrier, Green Trial Color Plate Proof on India (LO1TC3). Block of four, large margins to clear, radiant color, Very Fine, scarce block, Scott Retail as singles (Image) 1,250.00

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction
1256 TC image1c Eagle Carrier, Green Trial Color Plate Proof on India (LO2TC3). Block of four, large margins to just in, rich color, Very Fine, scarce multiple, Scott Retail as singles (Image) 1,250.00

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
1257 P imageAmerican Letter Mail Co., 5c Black, Large Die Proof on India (5L1P1). 47 x 67mm with full die sinkage, fresh and Very Fine, unlisted in Scott , the eagle die was originally engraved by Durand, Perkins & Co. and later incorporated by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson into the American Letter Mail Co. stamp of 1844 -- similar to an example offered in our 1997 Rarities sale (which showed the die number) (Image) E. 2,000-3,000

SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction
1258 TC image3c Red Centennial, Double Line Under "Postage", Trial Color Proof (Undersander E72Aa). 43 x 43mm, rich color, Very Fine, a sensible space-filling alternative to the rare U220, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate, Undersander value as entire $350.00 (Image) E. 200-300

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction
1259 Proposal for Furnishing Postal Cards. Document dated Aug. 2, 1897, part-printed proposal form listing specifications for each type of card and with pencil notation of bidder's price, with note at bottom "Any or all of the above cards may be printed in two colors in the manner of the Honduras Postal card enclosed herewith at the same prices, at the option of the Post Office Department -- colors at selection of Postmaster General", inside also gives instructions on the specifications to be maintained, fresh and Very Fine, an outstanding collateral item E. 200-300

SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction
1260 imagePost Office Registry Seal, Deep Blue Trial Color Die Proof on Card With Colored Border (OXF1TC). 110 x 66mm, fresh, Very Fine and choice, surprisingly rare and seldom seen trial color proof (Image) 1,000.00

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction
1261 ng image(no value) Deep Red, Test Stamps (TD19, TD23). Two blocks of four with right sheet margin of first, two pairs of second, few trivial imperfections, Fine-Very Fine (Image) 1,100.00

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
1262 P image(no value) Deep Red, Die Essay on Thick Glazed Card (Brazer 385aE-Ab, Scott TD20P1). 73 x 83mm, ms. "Sample of surface printing from die: done by Bureau E & P 5/20/1910", also with blue "420270" on back, Very Fine, scarce essay (Image) 1,500.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction
1263 P image(no value) Deep Red, Test Stamp Proof on Thick Card (Brazer 385aE-Ac, Scott TD20P1). Stamp size and with printed "42039" in blue on back, Very Fine and choice, listed in Brazer as being unique (Image) 1,000.00

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction

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