Lot 459 P
The Earl of Crawford 1870-1876 30¢ Banknote Essay and Proof Collection, a large selection of 255 items on pages in a leather binder with a brass lock; with a plethora of rare and colorful essay and proofs from the development of the Hamilton head in a variety of stages of engraving to its use on the Departmental Officials; included are an Official notice dated April, 1879 with all denomination from the 1¢ to the 90¢ affixed, a spectacular hand painted artist sketch in yellow ocher unquestionably unique, other Essays include 30c vignette by the National Banknote Co. (2), 30¢ vignette with 30¢ tablet, two different from the Continental Banknote Company, American die with shading around the vignette removed, five different (Goodalls), American die with shading removed around vignette in four different colors on glazed card, a very significant range of large die proofs, including National Banknote company full size large die proof signed by the engraver, American Banknote Co. trial color die proof reduced in size, Interior, Justice State and War large die proofs, a beautiful range of Goodall Die Proofs in five different colors, excellent range of proofs on India paper in blocks of 14 and 12, a complete run of the Atlanta Color trials, also included are trial colors on stamp paper, four different color, five in all and much more, Very Fine and choice.Estimate $25,000 - 35,000.
WITH MANY RARITIES SOME UNIQUE, AN INCREDIBLE HOLDING WHICH HAS NOT BEEN ON THE MARKET SINCE 1916 - THE FINEST 30¢ BANKNOTE ESSAY AND PROOF COLLECTION EXTANT.
James Ludovic Lindsay, the 26th Earl of Crawford (1847-1913) is considered by many to be one of the greatest philatelist of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, he built formidable collections of Great Britain and colonies, Egypt, United States and Italian States. He was the first collector to undertake the study of essays, proofs and artist's drawings, a very significant amount of the U.S. essays and proofs available to the market today were once housed in his collection. He was also a very noteworthy bibliophile, he purchased the Tiffany Philatelic library in 1897 for the exorbitant sum of $10,000 (£2000) and expanded on it with other purchases, at the time of his death he had amassed the largest philatelic library in the world. subsequently the library was donated to the British Museum and is now known as "The Crawford Library". Since 1921, the Royal Philatelic Society of London gives a highly coveted annual award named the "Crawford Medal" in his honor for excellence in published philatelic research.
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Realized: $20,000
Lot 460 o
1870, 2¢ red brown, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, pretty strike of fancy 8-point geometric cancel, well centered, rich color, Extremely Fine and attractive with this fancy cancel; with 2002 P.S.E. & 2006 P.F. certificates, latter Graded (VF-XF 85).Scott No. 135 $85.
Realized: $180
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462 
1870, 6¢ carmine, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, o.g., lightly hinged, outstanding color and Post Office freshness, wonderful centering and full perforations, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Puliafito; with 1999 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 137 $5,000.
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE WELL CENTERED ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 6¢ GRILLED BANK NOTE ISSUE.
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Realized: $3,750
Lot 463 o
1871, 7¢ vermilion, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, bold New York Foreign Mail Geometric cancel, large margins and near perfect centering, rich color, clearly defined grill points, Extremely Fine and attractive; with 1998 & 2008 P.F. certificates, latter Graded (XF 90, SSV $1,000).Scott No. 138 $525.
Realized: $425
Lot 464 o
1871, 7¢ vermilion, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, bold New York Foreign Mail cancel (Kirke 71-03-18-SGEO), well centered with nice margins, rich color, clearly defined grill, Very Fine and choice, ex-Kirke; with 2002 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (VF 80, SMQ $600).Scott No. 138 $525.
A LOVELY STAMP AND MUCH NICER THAN THE GRADE MIGHT INDICATE.
Lot 465 o
1871, 7¢ vermilion, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, bold strike of fancy Leaf cancel, attractively centered, rich color, Very Fine and attractive; with 2007 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 138 $525.
Fancy cancels other than New York Foreign Mail cancels are rarely found on Bank Note Grills of higher denominations.
Realized: $200
Lot
466
1870, 10¢ brown, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, o.g., very lightly hinged, nice centering, intense rich color, natural fiber inclusion (visible on reverse only), F.-V.F.; with 1976, 2006 P.F. & 1996, 2006 P.S.E. certificates, last Graded (F 70).Scott No. 139 $7,500.
A LOVELY AND RARE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 10¢ H. GRILL BANK NOTE WITH ONLY ONE EXAMPLE GRADED HIGHER.
The numeric graded does not do this stamp justice, the last time this stamp was sold at auction, it was described as, "Extremely Fine Example of the 10-Cent 1870 National Grilled Issue with Original Gum and Unusually Choice Centering." (Siegel Sale #829, Lot 368). It is interesting to note that only two original gum examples have been graded by the P.S.E., this stamp and one other (85 J).
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Lot 467 o
1870, 10¢ brown, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, gorgeous strike of vivid red target cancel, beautifully centered, bright fresh color, strong and well defined grill, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-V. Morris; with 1991 & 1998 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 139 $925.
A MAGNIFICENT JEWEL WHICH IS A BEAUTY TO BEHOLD!
Realized: $1,450
Lot 468 o
1870, 10¢ brown, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, magnificent centering and margins, bright color, bold Crossroads cancel, Extremely Fine, ex-V. Morris; with 1978 and 1996 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 139 $800.
A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THIS 1870 10¢ H. GRILL WHICH IS VERY RARE IN THIS GEM CONDITION.
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Realized: $750