Lot 1412
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1871-72 Second and Third issue plate proofs on card (R103-R131P4 & R134-150P4), 2nd issue complete to the $50, less the $1.50, 3rd issue complete, all in full sheets. The sheets vary in size from 210 of the 1¢ & 2¢ 3rd issue to 54 of the $25 & $50 2nd issue and the $20 3rd issue. Each sheet has two imprints in opposite margins: on Jos. R. Carpenter and plate number on one side, "Willcox's Chameleon Paper"on the other; all sheets also have alignment notches in the other two margins; occasional edge toning plus a few light stains affecting the top row of the $50 2nd issue and a few right 60¢ 3rd issue stamps in the right vertical row (including both foreign entries), otherwise mostly fresh and Very Fine. A Unique set. Scott value for singles and blocks with no premium for plate blocks.
Scott $115,460 ++
Provenance: Joyce
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