Lot 3395 P
Argentina, Proof and Specimen Collection, 1864-1980's, many hundreds on stock and album pages housed in Scott album; starting with 1864-67 Rivadavia issue proofs with 5c trial colors, block of 4 and black proof of higher values, 1867-78 issues with plate proof pairs, 1888-90 issues including various 1c//10c trial color die proofs as well as other trial colors including a run of ¼c, 3c & 50c-60c issues, 1891 issue including 10p & 50p unissued value trial colors (as well as other values), extensive section of the 1892-95 Portraits with a myriad of trial colors including some large multiples, Belgrano 12c large die and compound die of six showing no value and obliterated 24c value cliches, similar section of 1899-1903 Seated Liberty issues and a host of later issues including black proofs, 1910 12c Congress inverted center proof, 1892 Santa Maria issue trial colors including blocks, section of airmails, officials including compound trial color large dies, section of specimen overprints from 1873 on including multiples, later sets, airmails including Zeppelin issues and a artist drawing and stamp essays for the 1947 San Martin issue; a wonderful comprehensive collection that would be nearly impossible to duplicate.Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $2,400