Lot 2018 P
1861, 1¢-90¢ Roosevelt Small Die Proof Album Page. Complete set of issues mounted on original gray presentation album page, the 2¢ black is Die II (73aP2), fresh and immaculate, Very Fine and choice, one of the few remaining intact pages from one of the 85 albums produced, Scott catalog for singles except for the 3¢ issue which is listed but not valued.Scott No. 63P2//78P2; $3,425+ Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $3,250
Lot 2019 P
1863, 2¢ black, Die I, Large Die Proof. 45 x 57mm, removed from original card but not thinned, showing albino impression of No. "1030" and imprint at bottom, single toned spot at bottom well clear of design, Very Fine, extremely rare original large die proof, ex-Finkelburg.Scott No. 73P1 $10,000 for die sunk on card.
Realized: $2,600
Lot 2020 P
1863, 2¢ black, Die I, Large Die Proof on India, Red "Specimen" Overprint. Mounted on large 133x216mm card from N.B.N.Co. salesman sample book, card with green "Specimen, Postage Stamp From The National Bank Note Company, No. 1 Wall Street, New York" imprint at bottom, fresh and Extremely Fine, a rare specimen die proof, Scott catalog $10,000 for normal large die proof.Scott No. 73P1 var. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $1,600
Lot 2021 P
1863, 2¢ black, Die I, Large Die Proof on India, Red "Specimen" Overprint. Mounted on large 121x190mm card from N.B.N.Co. salesman sample book, card with red "Specimen, Postage Stamp From The National Bank Note Company, No. 1 Wall Street, New York" imprint at bottom, exceptionally fresh, Extremely Fine, ex Finkelburg.Scott No. 73P1 var. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $2,600
Lot 2022 P
1863, 2¢ black, Die II, Large Die Proof. Die sunk on 70 x 78mm card with full die sinkage, imprint and die no. at bottom, detailed impression, exceptionally fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, ex Burrows.Scott No. 73aP1 $2,500.
Realized: $1,350
Lot 2023 P
1863, 2¢ black, Die II, Large Die Proof. Die sunk on full 155x229mm card, showing full die sink with number "1030" and "National Bank Note Co., N.Y." imprint at bottom, fresh and Very Fine, ex Russo.Scott No. 73aP1 $2,500.
Realized: $1,000
Lot 2024 P
1863, 2¢ black, Die II, Hybrid Large Die Proof. Mounted on India and die sunk on large card, deep color, Very Fine, ex McClellan.Scott No. 73aP1 var. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $525
Lot 2025 P
1863, 2¢ black, Die II, "Roosevelt" Small Die Proof. On white wove mounted on original gray card, rich color, fresh and pristine, Extremely Fine and choice, only 85 were produced & one of the few still on original gray card from the Roosevelt albums.Scott No. 73aP2 $1,350.
Realized: $750
Lot 2026 P
1863, 2¢ black, Die II, Small Die Proof. On white wove mounted on original gray card, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, only 85 were produced & one of the few still on original gray card from the Roosevelt albums.Scott No. 73aP2 $1,350.
Realized: $600
Lot 2027 P
1863, 2¢ black, Die II, Small Die Proof ("Panama-Pacific"). Full margins, usual light overall toning, Very Fine, an exceptionally rare Pan-Pacific die proof of which only 3 to 5 of each where produced, ex Metzger; with 2009 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 73aP2a $8,750.
Realized: $4,250