Lot 365 P
1860, 24¢-90¢, imperf proofs on stamp paper, without gum as issued, 24¢ with large margins all around, others large to touched at top, a Very Fine and rare set; 24¢ with 1960 P.F., 30¢ with 1945 A.P.S. and 1965 P.F., and 90¢ with 1987 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 37P5-39P5 $7,500.
Realized: $1,100
Lot 366 P
1860, 30¢ black, trial color plate proof on wove paper, Positions 50R-60R-70R, right selvage singles showing part of imprint and plate number, each with large margins to clear, detailed impressions, Extremely Fine and unique imprint assemblage.Scott No. 38TC5a $3,000+.
Realized: $1,600
Lot 367 P
1860, 30¢ black, trial color plate proof on wove paper, large margins all around, canceled by bold Trial Postmark in Black ink, Very Fine and rare.Scott No. 38TC5a Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
There is a Bureau Specialist article with letter by Postmaster General Zevely objecting to this color because of the difficulty in canceling it; the writer speculates this arose from experiments carried out by the P.O. rather than past experience with the 12c stamp since the Department "kept the black color for the 12c value for nine years and did not mention their objections when Toppan, Carpenter & Co. first recommended black".
Lot 368 P
1860, 30¢ black, trial color plate proof on wove paper, large margins to barely touched, detailed impression, Very Fine and scarce, ex-Dupuy.Scott No. 38TC5a $1,000.
Lot 369 P
1860, 30¢ black, trial color plate proof on wove paper, Position 21R, large margins to clear at top right, guideline shows at left edge, detailed impression showing double transfer variety, Very Fine and scarce.Scott No. 38TC5a $1,000.
Lot 370 P
1860, 30¢ orange, small die proof on wove paper, a choice and extremely fresh proof, Very Fine, listed but unpriced by Scott.Scott No. 38P2 Estimate $250 - 350.