| U.S. Essays & Proofs Primarily the "Chesapeake" Collection, Part II |
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Lot 201 |
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Washington vignette, trial color die essay on India, violet black (9X1-E1a), 38x39mm. Light natural India paper wrinkle. Very Fine.
Scott $450
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Lot 202 |
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Washington vignette, die essay on bond (9X1-E1b), complete set of five colors, 40-45x40-41mm except dull blue 30x31mm. Very Fine.
Scott $2,750
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Lot 203 |
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Washington vignette, die essay on bond, black (9X1-E1b), 45x39mm. Very Fine.
Scott $550
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Lot 204 |
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P
5¢ New York, trial color small die proof on India, dull dark violet (9X1TC2), tiny India paper thin. Very Fine.
Scott $300
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Lot 205 |
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P
5¢ New York, trial color small die proof on bond, with "scar" on neck and dot in "P", deep green (9X1TC2), Very Fine.
Scott $250
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Lot 206 |
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5¢ New York, trial color small die proof on India, "scar" on neck and dot in "P", dark brown red (9X1TC2), Very Fine.
Scott $300
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Lot 207 |
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P
5¢ dull blue, trial color large die proof on India (1TC1a), with cross-hatching, 50x62mm. Minor India paper flaws. Very Fine.
Scott $1,000
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Lot 208 |
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P
5¢ dull blue, trial color large die proof on India (1TC1a), with cross-hatching, 33x44mm. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,000
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Lot 209 |
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P
5¢ orange yellow, trial color large die proof on India (1TC1a), with cross-hatching, 36x43mm. Small minor soiling. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,000
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Lot 210 |
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P
5¢ orange vermilion, trial color large die proof on India (1TC1a), with cross-hatching, 50x61mm. Very Fine.
Scott $1,000
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Lot 211 |
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P
5¢ black, trial color large die proof on India (1TC1a), with cross-hatching, 50x62mm. Small flaw at lower left. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,000
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Lot 212 |
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P
5¢ deep ultramarine trial color large die proof on thin glazed card (1TC1d), 64x73mm, light diagonal crease just touching corner of stamp. Fresh and otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $850
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Lot 213 |
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P
5¢ deep ultramarine, trial color large die proof on thin glazed (1TC1d), 57x72mm. Couple tiny thins. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $850
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Lot 214 |
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P
5¢ scarlet vermilion, trial color large die proof on thin glazed (1TC1d), 63x76mm. Very minor soiling. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $850
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Lot 215 |
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P
5¢ black brown, trial color large die proof on thin glazed (1TC1d), 45x54mm. Couple tiny faint stains in margin. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $850
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Lot 216 |
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P
1847, 5¢ black, trial color plate proof on India, Specimen overprint (1TC3var), still on card, ample to large margins. Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 217 |
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P
1847, 5¢ red brown, large die proof on white bond paper (1P1a), with cross-hatching, 42x52mm. Small corner crease. Very Fine.
Scott $800
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Lot 218 |
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P
1847, 5¢ red brown, large die proof on white laid paper (1P1c), with cross-hatching, 36x44mm. Very Fine.
Scott $800
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Lot 219 |
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P
5¢ plate proofs on India (1P3, 1TC3), issued color, orange, and two black, three in "Specimen" overprint; two black on card the one with overprint repaired and on card that is not original; faults. Fine appearance.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 220 |
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P
10¢ violet, trial color large die proof on India (2TC1a), with cross-hatching, 50x62mm, showing full die sinkage. Minor India paper flaws. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,000
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Lot 221 |
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P
10¢ deep blue, trial color large die proof on India (2TC1a), with cross-hatching, 50x64mm, showing full die sinkage. Tiny pinhole, minor edge stains. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,000
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Lot 222 |
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P
10¢ dark green, trial color large die proof on India (2TC1a), with cross-hatching, 34x35mm. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,000
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Lot 223 |
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P
1847, 10¢ yellow green, trial color small die proof on India (2TC2), large margins. Small thin at top. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $675
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Lot 224 |
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P
1847, 10¢ deep brown, trial color plate proof on India (2TC3var), large margins. Very minor toning. Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 225 |
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P
1847, 10¢ orange, trial color plate proof on India, black "Specimen" overprint (2TC3var), position 100 with part of corner sheet margin. A bit oxidized. Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 226 |
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P
10¢ black, large die proof on green bond (21P1b), with cross-hatching, 32x38mm. Light toned spot. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,000
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Lot 227 |
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1847, 10¢ black, large die proof on yellowish bond (2P1b), with cross-hatching, 39x43mm, private "leaf" handstamp in margin. Very Fine.
Scott $1,000
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Lot 228 |
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1847, 10¢ black, large die proof on pale pink bond (2P1b), with cross-hatching, 29x38mm. Very Fine.
Scott $1,000
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Lot 229 |
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1847, 10¢ black, large die proof on bluish laid paper (2P1d), with cross-hatching, 33x41mm. Very Fine.
Scott $800
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Lot 230 |
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P
1847, 10¢ black, plate proof on India with Specimen overprint and trial color plate proof on India in orange (2P3var, 2TC3), both still on card. Light toning. Otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 231 |
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1847, 10¢ black, plate proof on India (2P3), ample margins. Small thin. Very Fine appearance.
Scott $600
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Lot 232 |
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1847, 10¢ black, plate proof on India, with "Specimen" overprint (2P3var), large margins. Tiny hinge thin. Very Fine appearance.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 233 |
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1847, 10¢ black, plate proof on India, red "Specimen" overprint (2P3var), block of 4. Still on card, small thin and light bend affecting two stamps in card only, not affecting the proofs. F.-V.F. A rare block.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 234 |
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5¢ red brown and 10¢ black, Reproductions, plate proofs on India (3P3-4P3), huge margins including partial bottom sheet margin on both. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $450
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Lot 235 |
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5¢ red brown and 10¢ black, Reproductions, plate proofs on card (3P4-4P4), large margins. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $400
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Lot 236 |
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10¢ black, Reproduction, plate proof on card (4P4 var.), handstamped blue "SPECIMEN" overprint in letters 12mm high. Fine and quite possibly unique.
Estimate 200 - 300
Provenance: Lewenthal
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Lot 237 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type I, large die proof (13P1), cut to size, faint pressed creases at top, otherwise Very Fine and rare. Submitted to the Philatelic Foundation as a 13P2 but certified simply as a "die proof on India".
Estimate 400 - 600
Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 238 |
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1857, 1¢ blue, type V, plate proof on India (24P3), position 100L9 with bottom sheet margin and inter-pane margin in guide line at right, still on card, India paper ends at right just short of complete design with bit of design and full guide line printed on card. Fresh and Very Fine. A rare positional proof.
Scott $1,250
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Lot 239 |
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1857, 12¢ black, plate III, plate proof on India (36bP3), large margins. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,250
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Lot 240 |
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1857, 3¢ black, plate III, plate proof on stamp paper (36bPd), clear to large margins. Couple tiny invisible flaws. Very Fine appearance. Listed but not priced.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 241 |
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1860, 90¢ black, trial color small die proof (39TC2), removed from card, 27.5x31mm. Light soiling at top. Fine.
Scott $1,250
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Lot 242 |
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1860, 90¢ dark violet brown, trial color plate proof on wove (39TC5), clear to large margins. F.-V.F.
Scott $625
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Lot 243 |
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1¢-90¢ Reprints and Franklin & Eagle Carriers, small die proofs (40P2-47P2 & LO1-2P2), on full page from "Roosevelt" presentation album. 30¢ somewhat oxidized as usual.
Scott $5,400
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Lot 244 |
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1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 1¢-90¢ complete, plate proofs on India (40P3-47P3), bright and fresh, large margins except 3¢ and 24¢ close on one side, 3¢ also with small tear.
Scott $590
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Lot 245 |
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1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 1¢ bright blue, imperf proof on stamp paper (40Pa), huge margins. Somewhat soiled. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $750
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Lot 246 |
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1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 1¢ bright blue, plate proof on India (40P3), block of 4. Large margins. Very Fine.
Scott $400
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Lot 247 |
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1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 24¢ blackish violet, plate proof on India (45P3), bottom sheet margin block of 4, on card. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $400
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Lot 248 |
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1861, 10¢ dark green, First Design, plate proof on India (62BP3), large even margins. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $325
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Lot 249 |
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3¢ pink, hybrid large die proof (64P1var), die sunk on 126x187mm card. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $3,500
Provenance: Finkelburg
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Lot 250 |
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1¢-90¢ Second designs, small die proofs (63P2//78P2), on gray cards from the Roosevelt album, 8 different values, 3¢ now listed as 65-E15D. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,900
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