Lot 74 E
1851, 3¢ Washington essay, by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co., in black, die on India, mounted on thick card (49x45mm), similar to issued design except lathework impinges on colorless oval, clear die layout lines, Extremely Fine and choice. Brazer No. 33E-T.Scott No. 11-E22 $5,000.
THE FINER OF TWO KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THIS 3¢ TOPPAN, CARPENTER, CASILEAR & CO. ESSAY SHOWING THE DIE LAYOUT LINES.
One other example of this rare essay in black is known which shows the die layout lines burnished away.
Realized: $7,250