Lot
4171 P
1886, 1¢ Trial Color Proofs, exceptional collection of 48 different with with "Essay-1886" in lower left but no color name in lower right, housed in two-pocket clear pages or mounted on exhibit pages, all identified with Ridgway colors, wonderful range of ink and card colors apparently without duplication; some flaws, Very Fine and scarce collection. Scott No. UX9TC. USPCC No. S8TC-B $9,600.
It is probable that only one example of each combination of card and ink colors was produced. The total number of combinations in existence is not known precisely.
Realized: $5,500