Lot 2038 P
1863, 2¢ black, Trial Color Plate Proofs on India. 39 proofs in duplication; colors including light blue (4), green (9), olive green (6), vermilion (4), scarlet (4), dull red/rose (7) and gray black single and block of 4; virtually all with four margins, some with thins, mostly Very Fine.Scott No. 73TC3 $9,750.
Realized: $2,500
Lot 2039 P
1863, 2¢ dull chalky blue, Trial Color Plate Proof on India. With socked-on-the-nose fancy circular geometric experimental cancellation, large margins, small thin spot at top, otherwise Extremely Fine.Scott No. 73TC3 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $290
Lot 2040 P
1863, 2¢ olive green, Trial Color Plate Proof on India. With neat fancy circular geometric experimental cancellation, ample to large margins, free of any of the usual flaws, Very Fine and choice, very scarce.Scott No. 73TC3 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $260
Lot 2041 P
1863, 2¢ olive green, Trial Color Plate Proof on India. Horizontal pair, right stamp with socked-on-the-nose fancy circular geometric experimental cancellation, large margins, left stamp with small central thin spot, otherwise Very Fine.Scott No. 73TC3 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $425
Lot 2042 P
1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 2¢ black, "Atlanta" Trial Color Plate Proof on Card. Complete set of 5, all with large margins, rich vibrant color, Extremely Fine and choice, a beautiful set.Scott No. 103TC $875.
Realized: $850