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Lot 1001 |
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P
New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish (9X1P1, 9X1TC1), group of 5 different large die proof or trial color proofs on India. All show dot in "P" of "Post", includes black (cut to size) and deep blue (hinge thin), dark green, brown and scarlet, some usual paper irregularities. F.-V.F.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 1002 |
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P
New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish (9X1P, 9X1TC5), plate proof on bluish bond and complete set of 4 different trial color plate proof on bond including deep blue, dark green, brown and scarlet (margin thin at top), all are from position 1 and possess large to huge margins. Extremely Fine.
Scott $925
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Lot 1003 |
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P
New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish (9X1P(3), 9X1TC5), 3 plate proofs on bond including white and 2 bluish plus complete set of four different trial color plate proofs including deep blue, dark green, brown and scarlet (small thin). F.-V.F.
Scott $1,175
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Lot 1004 |
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P
New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish (9X1P(2), 9X1TC5), 2 different plate proofs on white and bluish bond plus 3 different trial color plate proofs in deep blue, brown and scarlet, all are from position 5. F.-V.F.
Scott $850
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Lot 1005 |
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P
New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ trial color plate proofs on bond (9X1TC5), complete set of four different trial color plate proofs on bond including deep blue, dark green, brown and scarlet. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $800
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Lot 1006 |
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P
New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ trial color plate proofs on bond (9X1TC5), complete set of 4 different trial color plate proofs on bond including deep blue, dark green (margin just clear at TL), brown and scarlet, all are from position 3. F.-V.F.
Scott $800
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Lot 1007 |
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1847, Issue Collateral, small engraved portraits of Franklin and Washington by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson that were used as the basis for the 5¢ & 10¢ stamps; also a photograph of James Major, the designer of the stamps and a crude forgery of the 10¢ #2. F.-V.F.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1008 |
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P
1847, 5¢-10¢ rose lake, two trial color proofs on India with crosshatching (1TC1-2TC1), usual paper/fiber irregularities. Very Fine set.
Scott $2,000
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Lot 1009 |
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P
1861, 1¢-90¢ complete set of small die proofs (63P2-72P2), removed from gray cards with some (including the 90¢) showing strong guide lines. #63P2, 68P2, 71P2 with small thin spots, otherwise a. F.-V.F. appearing set.
Scott $1,575
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Lot 1010 |
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E
1869, 2¢ Pictorial essay, small numerals (113-E3e), two different right margin blocks of four, includes blue and dark violet. Full o.g. with bottom pairs never hinged. F.-V.F. Brazer 113E-De.
Scott $640
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Lot 1011 |
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E
1869, 2¢ Pictorial essay, small numerals (113-E3e), blocks of 4. Eight different, wide ranges of colors. All with full o.g. F.-V.F. Attractive and most difficult lot to assemble. Brazer 113E-De.
Scott $2,560
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Lot 1012 |
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E
1869, 12¢ Pictorial essay, small numerals (117-E1e), blocks of 4. Two different, includes blue and green colors. Full o.g., hinge remnants. F.-V.F. Attractive pair. Brazer 117E-Ce.
Scott $1,000
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Lot 1013 |
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E
1869, 5¢ Washington essay, large lettering (115-E1), five different reduced large die essays on proof or india paper, wide range of colors. Some normal paper irregularities. F.-V.F. lot.
Scott $3,000
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Lot 1014 |
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P
1869, 24¢ green & violet, plate proof on India (120P3), top margin imprint plate proof on india, large, balanced margins on other three sides. Extremely Fine. Beautiful proof.
Scott $140
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Lot 1015 |
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E
1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay (121-E1p), pale gray plate essay on tinted paper. Very Fine. Attractive and most dramatic design. Brazer 121E-Ck.
Scott $275
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Lot 1016 |
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P
1869, 90¢ carmine & black, plate proof on India (122P3), block of 4. The lighter carmine shade. O.g., hinge remnants. Very Fine.
Scott $825
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Lot 1017 |
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P
1869, 90¢ carmine & black, plate proof on India (122P3), block of 4. The darker carmine shade. Very Fine.
Scott $825
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Lot 1018 |
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P
1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ black & green, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (129TC), scarlet frame and blue center Atlanta trial color proof on card. Very Fine.
Scott $375
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Lot 1019 |
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P
1869 (1875 Re-issue), group of six different Atlanta trial color plate proofs on card (129TC, 130TC, 131TC), all with close to large margins. F.-V.F.
Scott $2,250
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Lot 1020 |
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P
1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ brown & blue, plate proof on India (129P3), block of 4. Beautiful colors, large to huge margins. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,200
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Lot 1021 |
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P
1869 (1875 Re-issue), 24¢ black & blue, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (130TC), black frame and green center Atlanta trial color plate proof on card. Very Fine.
Scott $375
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Lot 1022 |
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P
1869 (1875 Re-issue), 24¢ black & blue, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (130TC), brown frame and black center Atlanta trial color plate proof on card. Very Fine.
Scott $375
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Lot 1023 |
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P
1869 (1875 Re-issue), 24¢ black & blue, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (130TC), green frame and blue center Atlanta trial color plate proof on card. Very Fine.
Scott $375
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Lot 1024 |
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P
1869 (1875 Re-issue), 24¢ black & blue, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (130TC), blue frame and brown center Atlanta trial color plate proof on card. Very Fine.
Scott $375
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Lot 1025 |
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P
1869 (1875 Re-issue), 24¢ black & blue, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (130TC), blue frame and green center Atlanta trial color plate proof on card. Very Fine.
Scott $375
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Lot 1026 |
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P
1869 (1875 Re-issue), 30¢ black & blue, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (131TC), brown frame and scarlet center Atlanta trial color plate proof on card. Very Fine.
Scott $375
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Lot 1027 |
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P
1869 (1875 Re-issue), 30¢ black & blue, "Atlanta" trial color plate proof on card (131TC), blue frame and brown center Atlanta trial color plate proof on card. Very Fine.
Scott $375
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Lot 1028 |
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P
1890, 4¢-6¢ plate proofs on card (222P4-224P4), three blocks of sixteen. Plate proofs on card. Very Fine. Attractive lot.
Scott $1,720
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Lot 1029 |
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E
1894, $1 essay, type I (261-E6), black large die essay with extended lines into colorless oval circle, similar to the 10¢ type II design. Very Fine. Scarce essay.
Scott $1,500
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Lot 1030 |
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E
1915, 5¢ brown test stamp, block of 4 with R sheet margin, without gum as issued, Very Fine. These "stamps" are believed to have been printed by the American Stamp & Ticket Vending Co., a German firm operating in the U.S. Their purpose was to test equipment that would produce coil stamps without paste-ups, in hopes of gaining a contract from the BEP. They were printed by an intaglio process from a design made by altering the then-current 5¢ Washington.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1031 |
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 P
Airmail, 1923, 16¢ dark blue, large die proof (C5P1), on 80 x 72mm card, fresh color. Very Fine.
Scott $4,750
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Lot 1032 |
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P
Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked, large die proof (E4P1), Very Fine.
Scott $400
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Lot 1033 |
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P
Postage Dues, 1879, 1¢-50¢ complete, small die proofs (J1P2-J7P2), fresh set, 1¢ trifling tiny margin crease. Very Fine.
Scott $700
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Lot 1034 |
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P
10 different Private Die Medicine plate proofs on card (RS10P4//RS132P4), RS10P4, 18, 20, 39, 40, 66, 84, 124 and RS132P4. Very Fine lot.
Scott $1,060
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