Lot 341 P
1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown, plate proof on card, four well balanced margins, extremely fresh, Very Fine.Scott No. 3P4 $250.
Realized: $110
Lot 342 E
1851, 6¢ Franklin essay, by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co., in black, die of complete design on India paper, cut to shape, a truly scarce, if not rare essay, seldom offered, with a few small and unobtrusive flaws, Fine appearance; with 2008 P.F. certificate. Brazer No. 34aEd.Scott No. 5-E2 $2,500.
Realized: $725
Lot
343 E
1851, 3¢ Washington essay, by Danforth, Bald & Co., in black, plate proof on ivory wove paper, top margin block of ten, huge margins all around and show significant portions of adjacent stamps on all sides, Extremely Fine and choice exhibition piece, ex-Finkelburg. Scott No. 11-E12g $1,250.
Realized: $425
Lot 344 E
1851, 3¢ Washington black reprint essay, by Henry Benner, die on proof paper affixed on 254x203mm card, pulled by BEP plate printer in 2003 after the original die resurfaced and was donated by collectors to the Smithsonian, Linns article accompanies, this is Stanley Piller's personal copy as one of the donors with pencil "11/15" on reverse indicating 11 of 15, Very Fine, Only 16 Produced.Scott No. 11-E2 var. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $650
Lot 345 E
1851, 3¢ Washington essay, by Gavit & Co., in dull blue, die on India paper, 32x33mm, crisp impression and exceptionally fresh color, Very Fine. Brazer No. 33E-Db.Scott No. 11-E4b $400.
Realized: $170
Lot 346 E
1851, 3¢ Washington essay, by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co., in deep scarlet, on stiff stamp paper, about stamp size with well balanced margins, crisp impression and extremely scarce, Very Fine. Brazer No. 33E-Ea.Scott No. 11-E5a $1,250.
Realized: $425
Lot 347 E
1851, 3¢ Washington essay, by Draper, Welsh & Co., engraved die on India paper, three different colors: brown, scarlet & dull blue, all well margined, smallest being dull blue at 29x33mm, all with fresh colors, Very Fine. Brazer No. 33E-Gb.Scott No. 11-E7b $1,200.
Realized: $575
Lot 348 P
1852, 3¢ red, type I, plate proof on India paper, horizontal pair (positions 73-74L4), brush obliteration, right single with faults, left stamp with small hole at top, margins to touching or clearing along bottom, Fine appearance, an extremely scarce pair.Scott No. 11P3 $1,000 for single.
Realized: $1,250
Lot 349 P
1856, 5¢ pale brown & olive brown, trial color plate proof on wove, both with four clear margins, very fresh, Very Fine.Scott No. 12TC5a, e $600.
Realized: $120
Lot 350 P
1856, 5¢ deep red brown, trial color plate proof on wove, four margins, faint horizontal crease, Very Fine appearance; with 2008 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 12TC5c $1,500.