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Sale 300
The "Chesapeake" Collection
of U.S. Proofs and Essays
| 1875 Reprints of the 1857-61 Issue |
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Lot 106 |
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1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 1¢ trial color plate proofs on wove (40TC5), nine, complete colors, several with sheet margins. A few minor non-obvious faults. Otherwise fresh, Very Fine.
Scott $2,475
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Lot 107 |
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1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 3¢ red trial color plate proof on India (41TC3), full to large margins, bright and fresh. Very Fine, unpriced in Scott.
Estimate 400 - 500
Expertization: signed Sloane and accompanied by 1952 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 108 |
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1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 1¢-90¢ complete, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs (40TC-47TC), complete set of 40 in all five colors, full to large margins, bright colors. 3¢ brown, 90¢ scarlet small thin spot. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $4,160
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Lot 109 |
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1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 1¢-90¢ complete, large die proofs on India (40P1-47P1), sunk on gilt edge 148 x 217 mm cards, hybrids as always, 3¢ slight stains at far left of card. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $2,600
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Lot 110 |
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1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 1¢-90¢ complete, small die proofs (40P2-47P2), on original gray cards from the Roosevelt album, fresh colors. Very Fine and choice.
Scott $2,800
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Lot 111 |
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1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 1¢-90¢ complete, plate proofs on card (40P4-47P4), Very Fine.
Scott $450
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Lot 112 |
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1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 1¢-90¢ complete, plate proofs on card (40P4-47P4), blocks of four. Fresh set, 12¢ a bit close on one side. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $2,175
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Lot 113 |
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1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 1¢ blue, plate proof on stamp paper (40Pa), fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $750
Expertization: 1981 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 114 |
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1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 10¢ blue green, "Panama-Pacific" small die proof (43P2a), large and beautifully balanced margins. Tiny pinholes. Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $1,750
ONLY THREE TO FIVE ARE RECORDED.
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