Lot
297 E
1861, 1¢ Franklin, N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in ultramarine, trial color plate proof on India paper (formerly No. 55TC3), bottom margin block of 4, full well balanced margins, couple minor margin tone spots, Very Fine and scarce.Scott No. 63-E11c $1,200 as singles.
Realized: $400
Lot 298 E
1861, 5¢ Jefferson, N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in black, trial color large die proof on India paper (formerly No. 57TC1), die sunk on card (91x94mm) showing full die sink, with "442" die number and small "National Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below, light horizontal card crease long die sink at bottom and some faint tone spots, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare large die proof, one of only a couple examples known still on original card.Scott No. 67-E9a $2,500.
Realized: $350
Lot
299 (
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1861, 5¢ brown, First Design, no gum, outstanding centering for this rare issue, sharp impression, exceptionally fresh color, Extremely Fine and choice, with Scott catalog value for examples bearing small faults, ex-Seymour, Lutwak & Zoellner; with 1961, 1976 & 1998 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 57 $30,000.
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THIS CLASSIC RARITY IN SOUND CONDITION - ONE OF ONLY FIVE.
According to the Siegel Census, there are five examples in sound condition with another six stamps (one of which is in the New York Public Library collection) where the condition is unknown, leaving this as one of the finest known.
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Realized: $18,000
Lot 300 P
1861, 12¢ black, First Design, large die proof on India paper, on card (72 x 85mm) showing virtually complete die sink, showing light layout lines at top corners of design, "444" & "National Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprints below, couple trivial spots, still Very Fine, a very rare large die proof of the 12¢ First Design, ex-Finkelburg & "Lake Shore".Scott No. 59P1 $2,500.
Realized: $400
Lot 301 E
1861, 30¢ Franklin, N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in black (formerly 61TC1), trial color large die proof on India paper (79 x 88mm), die sunk on card with die No. "446" and "National Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint at bottom, Extremely Fine and rare.Scott No. 71-E2a $1,750.
Realized: $450
Lot 302 P
1861, 90¢ black, First Design, trial color large die proof on India paper (formerly 62TC1) (94 x 121mm), with die No. "447" and "National Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint at bottom, wonderfully fresh, Extremely Fine and rare, ex-DuPuy.Scott No. 72-E7b $1,750.
Realized: $425