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Sale 368
Lot 27
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1869,1¢-90¢, Large die proofs with imprints on India (112P1-117P1, 119P1-122P1), die sunk on 118mm x 151mm cards except the last which has been removed and the 12¢ on a 110mm x 89mm card, the 15¢, 24¢, and 90¢ are hybrids as always and the 30¢ is without imprint as always, an exceedingly fresh and Very Fine set.
Scott $8,000
Provenance: "Lafayette"
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Lot 28
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1869 large die proofs on India (112P1-122P1, 129P1), die sunk on mostly 140mm x 315mm (30¢ 125mm x 190mm), the 30¢ is without imprint and 15¢, 24¢, and 90¢ hybrids as always, 1¢-12¢ have the binding and gilt edges from a presentation book, 15¢ type III negligible toned spots, 24¢ card light overall toning, 30¢ small scuff on card well away from die area, minor distractions not withstanding, a nice fresh Very fine set.
Scott $8,550
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Lot 34
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (131), essentially perfectly centered, rich colors on bright paper. Couple tiny invisible perf flaws (not mentioned in cert). Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $2,750
Expertization: with 1977 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 54
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1893, Columbians, large die proofs (230P1-245P1), complete set on India die sunk on 152 mm x 227mm cards, bound into a leather bound album, presented to Francois Aussaresses by D.E. Woodhull, president of the American Bank Note Company, with "Christophe Colomb, 1492-1892 stamped in gold leaf on the spine, the proof edges are also in gold leaf. Begins with a title page and then a page preceding each proof with the name of the value. The proofs are remarkably fresh (1¢ has a slight spot) and are in an unusual vertical format. It is believed to be one of only five produced, and the only one in French. Original dust case accompanies. A stunning set and a remarkable philatelic artifact. Catalogue value of the proofs, $12,300.
Estimate 7,500 - 10,000
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Lot 55
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1893, Columbians, large die proofs (230P1-245P1), complete set, die sunk on approximately 217mm x 139mm cards, cards with gilt edges from originating in a presentation book, 1¢ small water stain on card, 3¢ couple negligible toned spots on card, $3 and $5 negligible specks on proofs, otherwise an exceptionally fresh and choice, Very Fine set.
Scott $12,300
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Lot 96
1924 Huguenot-Walloon, large die proofs, complete (614P1-616P1), die sunk on approximately 203mm x 153mm cards, each with blue control numbers on reverse and signed by Postmaster Harry S. New and marked "approved", 1¢ a little light toning on proof, otherwise very fresh Very Fine set which is rarely offered.
Scott $9,000
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Lot 98
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1925 Lexington-Concord, large die proofs (617P1-619P1), die sunk on 203mm x 153mm, each with Harry New Postmaster General approval signature with blue control numbers on back, 2¢ trivial corner crease, 5¢ absolutely trivial speck on the proof— both mentioned for accuracy. Fresh, Very Fine. Scarce set.
Scott $9,000
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Lot 106
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Airmail, 1923, Second Issue, 8¢ to 24¢ complete, large die proofs on India paper (C4P1-C6P1), matched set on approximately 201mm x 151mm cards with P.M.G. Harry S. New approval signature plus additional initial, blue control numbers on reverse; 16¢ with faint tone spot at top edge of card, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $14,500
A CHOICE SET OF THESE RARELY OFFERED PROOFS, ONLY 5 SETS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN PRODUCED.
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Lot 133
Great Britain, 1840, Queen Victoria First Issue, 1d black, First Day Cover (1), plate 2, "O.D.", three full margins, barely touched lower right, tied by red handstamped cancel on folded letter from Bristol to London, letter datelined "Bristol May 6 1840" and a beautifully struck "Bristol MY 6 1840" on reverse with circular "E 7 MY 1840" as well, filing fold passes through stamp and a tiny non-contemporary ink mark at top right, both barely noticeable, handsome usage. SG £75,000 ($114,750).
Estimate 20,000 - 30,000
A MOST ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE WORLD'S FIRST POSTAGE STAMP USED ON THE FIRST DAY POSTAGE STAMPS COULD BE USED. A MAGNIFICENT AND RARE "FIRST DAY OVER".
Expertization: with 1975 Royal certificate and 2024 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 164
Italian States: Sardinia, 1851 40c rose lilac (3c), original gum, fresh shade, margins to barely touching at upper right. F.-V.F.
Scott $28,500
PRETTY EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE SHADE.
Expertization: signed Fiecchi (and others), with 1960 Fiecchi certificate.
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