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Lot 1585 |
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1869 Pictorial large die proofs, complete less the 15¢ (112P1//122P1), 24¢ & 90¢ hybrids as always, few cards slightly reduced in width, 10¢ oxidized as usual with a bit of light toning on the 6¢ (card only), otherwise a fresh, clean Very Fine set.
Scott $7,550
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Lot 1586 |
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P
1869 Pictorial issue plate proofs on India complete (112P3//122P3, 129P3), including both 15¢ large margins and bright colors, 15¢ type II a little close on one side, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine. An outstanding set.
Scott $1,205
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Lot 1587 |
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E
1869, 1¢ Franklin "Draped Flags" die essay on white ivory paper (112-E5b), in blue [actually more ultramarine when compared to the next lot], 51x54mm, beautiful fresh color, Very Fine and choice. A rare essay.
Scott $2,000
Expertization: 2005 P.F. Certificate.
This essay is extremely rare in blue, no examples were offered in either the Finkelburg or Lakeshore sales.
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Lot 1588 |
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E
1869, 1¢ Franklin "Draped Flags" die essay on India (112-E5c), in blue, full 72 x 81 mm, few small, very faint tone spots, mentioned only for strict accuracy, Very Fine. Exceedingly rare, especially full size.
Scott $2,000
This essay also showed no examples the Finkelburg or Lakeshore sales.
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Lot 1589 |
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P
1869, 6¢ black, trial color large die proof, India on card (115TC1), 40 x 40mm, fresh and Very Fine, quite scarce.
Scott $2,500
Expertization: 2005 PSE Certificate.
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Lot 1590 |
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E
1869, 5¢ Washington die essay, large lettering, on clear bond (115-E1h), in blue, 23 x 32 mm, small bit of faint soiling in right margin, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $600
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Lot 1591 |
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E
1869, 5¢ Washington die essay, large lettering, on cloudy bond (115-E1i), in orange brown, 33 x 32 mm, Very Fine.
Scott $600
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Lot 1592 |
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P
1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II, plate proof on India (119P3), lower left imprint and plate "No. 23" block of 10, bright and fresh with large margins all around, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $3,740
AN EXTRAORDINARY PLATE BLOCK.
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Lot 1593 |
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P
1869, 24¢ green & violet, plate proof on India (120P3), upper right imprint and plate "No. 20" block of 10, large margins and bright colors, light crease across bottom row, bit of soiling and natural paper inclusion at upper right; otherwise fresh and Extremely Fine. A rare plate block.
Scott $6,280
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Lot 1594 |
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P
1869, 30¢ blue & carmine, plate proof on India (121P3), lower right imprint and plate "No. 21" block of 10, large margins and brilliant colors, two small tears in bottom selvage, otherwise fresh and Extremely Fine. A very rare plate block.
Scott $6,340
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Lot 1595 |
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E
1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay on India (121-E1a), in orange, removed from card, 40 x 33 mm, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine. Brazer 121E-Ca.
Scott $800 for full card
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Lot 1596 |
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E
1869, 30¢ Burgoyne, die essay on proof paper (121-E1f), in blue, 70 x 50 mm, Very Fine.
Scott $500
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Lot 1597 |
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E
1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, black on ivory (121-E1g), 64 x 51 mm, Very Fine.
Scott $750
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