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The Beginning of Adhesive Postage in the United States continued...

N.Y. Postmaster's Provisionals Essays and Proofs
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
502 E New York N.Y., 5c Washington, Large Die Essays with Vignette on India (9X1-E1a).> Seven different, in Black, Scarlet, Orange, Green, Blue, Brown and Violet, each die sunk on approx. 152 x 223mm card with full die sinkage, detailed impressions and ricNew York N.Y., 5c Washington, Large Die Essays with Vignette on India (9X1-E1a). Seven different, in Black, Scarlet, Orange, Green, Blue, Brown and Violet, each die sunk on approx. 152 x 223mm card with full die sinkage, detailed impressions and rich colors, some light toning spots on the last

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN EXTREMELY RARE GROUP OF THE 1879 LARGE DIE COMBINATION ESSAYS FOR THE 1845 NEW YORK POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL ISSUE.

The top full design portion of these fascinating combination essays is a proof from the 1879 state of the die, which shows the dot in "P" and the scar on Washington's neck, which were acquired after the stamps were printed from 1845 to 1847. The bottom vignette essay does not have the scar on the neck, but does show the dot on the chin. The last time we offered full-size individual examples was in our 2005 Lake Shore sale, where they each realized approximately 50% over the Scott Retail value, which has not changed in years. We did not find another large set in Power Search. (Image)

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 3,150.00

SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction
503 E New York N.Y., 5c Orange, Large Die Essay with Vignette on India (9X1-E1a).> Die sunk on 65 x 119mm card with full die sinkage, vivid color, light water stain lower right corner and non-contemporary imprint pasted onto bottom edge, appears Very FineNew York N.Y., 5c Orange, Large Die Essay with Vignette on India (9X1-E1a). Die sunk on 65 x 119mm card with full die sinkage, vivid color, light water stain lower right corner and non-contemporary imprint pasted onto bottom edge, appears Very Fine (Image)

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 450.00

SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction
504 E New York N.Y., 5c Violet Black, Large Die Essay with Vignette on India (9X1-E1a).> Die sunk on 152 x 225mm card with full die sinkage, rich color, toning spots mostly outside the die sinkage area, Very Fine appearanceNew York N.Y., 5c Violet Black, Large Die Essay with Vignette on India (9X1-E1a). Die sunk on 152 x 225mm card with full die sinkage, rich color, toning spots mostly outside the die sinkage area, Very Fine appearance (Image)

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 450.00

SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction
505 E New York N.Y., Washington, Large Die Essays on India and Bond (9X1-E1, 9X1-E1b, 9X1-E1c).> Four different, first on India and affixed to 40 x 39mm card, from the 1845 state of the die with scar running from Washingtons lip to his chin, two on bond pNew York N.Y., Washington, Large Die Essays on India and Bond (9X1-E1, 9X1-E1b, 9X1-E1c). Four different, first on India and affixed to 40 x 39mm card, from the 1845 state of the die with scar running from Washington's lip to his chin, two on bond paper in Black and Green with dot on chin, last printed directly on 63 x 78mm glazed card with full die sinkage, with scar and dot on the chin as well as scratch on the neck and dots in hair, Very Fine group (Image)

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 E. 750-1,000

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
506 P New York N.Y., 5c Black, Large Die Proof on India (9X1P1).> Affixed to 52 x 77mm card, without the scar on the neck and the dot in P, <albino imprint of half the medallion at bottom,> small India paper tear at lower right, still Very Fine and scarcNew York N.Y., 5c Black, Large Die Proof on India (9X1P1). Affixed to 52 x 77mm card, without the scar on the neck and the dot in "P", albino imprint of half the medallion at bottom, small India paper tear at lower right, still Very Fine and scarce large die proof from the 1845 state of the die (Image)

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 750.00

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction
507 P New York N.Y., 5c Washington, Plate Proofs on Bluish and White Bond (9X1P).> Ten of the Bluish Bond, seven plated and mounted in a <part reconstruction of the sheet of nine,> three extras (we plated them and they do not fill in the two missing positiNew York N.Y., 5c Washington, Plate Proofs on Bluish and White Bond (9X1P). Ten of the Bluish Bond, seven plated and mounted in a part reconstruction of the sheet of nine, three extras (we plated them and they do not fill in the two missing positions), also Positions 4 and 6 on White Bond, large margins, Very Fine (Image)

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 1,500.00

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction
508 TC New York N.Y., 5c Washington, Small Die Trial Color Proofs on India Paper (9X1TC2).> Two, Deep Blue and Dull Dark Violet, affixed to 38 x 45mm and 38 x 51mm cards, from the 1845 first state of the die with incomplete shading in the forehead and withoNew York N.Y., 5c Washington, Small Die Trial Color Proofs on India Paper (9X1TC2). Two, Deep Blue and Dull Dark Violet, affixed to 38 x 45mm and 38 x 51mm cards, from the 1845 first state of the die with incomplete shading in the forehead and without the scar on the neck and dot in "P", Very Fine and choice (Image)

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 600.00

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
509 TC New York N.Y., 5c Washington, Small Die Trial Color Proofs on India Paper (9X1TC2, 9X1P2).> Six of the eight Scott-listed colors plus Black (missing two of the Violet shade varieties), from the 1845 first state of the die with incomplete shading in tNew York N.Y., 5c Washington, Small Die Trial Color Proofs on India Paper (9X1TC2, 9X1P2). Six of the eight Scott-listed colors plus Black (missing two of the Violet shade varieties), from the 1845 first state of the die with incomplete shading in the forehead and without the scar on the neck and dot in "P", cut down to stamp size, attractively arranged and glued to a 200 x 250mm board, Very Fine appearance, possibly a salesman's sample (Image)

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 2,150.00

SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction
510 TC New York N.Y., 5c Washington, Small Die Trial Color Proofs on India Paper (9X1TC2, 9X1P2).> Five of the eight Scott-listed colors plus Black (missing two of the Violet shade varieties and Brown), cut down to stamp size but with margins clear, from thNew York N.Y., 5c Washington, Small Die Trial Color Proofs on India Paper (9X1TC2, 9X1P2). Five of the eight Scott-listed colors plus Black (missing two of the Violet shade varieties and Brown), cut down to stamp size but with margins clear, from the 1845 first state of the die with incomplete shading in the forehead and without the scar on the neck and dot in "P", few imperfections as normally seen on this fragile paper, Very Fine appearance (Image)

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 1,850.00

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction
511 TC New York N.Y., 5c Washington, Small Die Trial Color Proofs on India Paper (9X1TC2, 9X1P2).> Two in Dull Dark Violet and one in Black, first 39 x 40mm, second two cut down as normally seen, from the 1845 second state of the die with completed shadingNew York N.Y., 5c Washington, Small Die Trial Color Proofs on India Paper (9X1TC2, 9X1P2). Two in Dull Dark Violet and one in Black, first 39 x 40mm, second two cut down as normally seen, from the 1845 second state of the die with completed shading in the forehead and without the scar on the neck and dot in "P", couple tiny India paper thins as usual, Very Fine (Image)

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 950.00

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction
512 TC New York N.Y., 5c Washington, Small Die Trial Color Proofs on India Paper (9X1TC2, 9X1P2).> Four different, Dull Blue, Orange-Vermilion, Bluish Black and Black, from the third state of the die with completed shading in the forehead and with the scarNew York N.Y., 5c Washington, Small Die Trial Color Proofs on India Paper (9X1TC2, 9X1P2). Four different, Dull Blue, Orange-Vermilion, Bluish Black and Black, from the third state of the die with completed shading in the forehead and with the scar on the neck but without the dot in "P", first three with large margins, last ample, some evidence of small rust spots from the die which were present when it was brought out to pull new proofs, otherwise Very Fine, Scott lists only Dull Blue and Vermilion, also incl. 1845 large die trial color proof in Blue with label cut out (Image)

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 900.00

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

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