Lot 1013 P
1847, 5¢ red brown, large die proof on bluish laid paper. Cut to stamp size as usual, large margins, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 1P1d $800.
Realized: $425
Lot 1014 P
1847, 5¢ red brown, plate proof on India, overprinted "SPECIMEN". On card, with manuscript "X" over the lower right "5", large margins, Very Fine and unique, ex-Baron du Plussis; with 1978 P.F. certificate noting "ms. 'X' marking".Scott No. 1P3 var. $600 as normal.
Realized: $375
Lot 1015 P
1847, 5¢ red brown, plate proof on India, overprinted "SPECIMEN". On card, large margins, shallow thin, Very Fine appearance, ex-Baron du Plussis.Scott No. 1P3 var. $600 without overprint.
Realized: $230
Lot 1016 P
1847, 5¢ red brown, plate proof on India. Dark brown shade, Very Fine.Scott No. 1P3 $600.
Realized: $230
Lot 1017 P
1847, 5¢ deep blue, trial color large die proof on bond. Reprint proof with cross-hatching (31x36mm), Very Fine.Scott No. 1TC1 $800.
Realized: $300
Lot 1018 P
1847, 5¢ dull blue green, trial color large die proof on bond. Reprint proof with cross-hatching (31x34mm), Very Fine.Scott No. 1TC1 $800.
Realized: $300
Lot 1019 P
1847, 5¢ black, trial color large die proof on bond. Reprint proof with cross-hatching (24x30mm), Very Fine.Scott No. 1TC1 $800.
Realized: $325
Lot 1020 P
1847, 5¢ black brown, trial color large die proof on bond. Reprint proof with cross-hatching (27x32mm), Very Fine.Scott No. 1TC1 $800.
Realized: $300
Lot 1021 P
1847, 5¢ rose lake, trial color large die proof on India. Cut to stamp size, shallow thinning, F.-V.F. appearance.Scott No. 1TC1 $1,000.
Realized: $200
Lot 1022 P
1847, 5¢ red brown, large die proof on grayishbond paper. Reprint proof with cross-hatching (20x27mm), Very Fine; with 1984 P.F. certificate as Brazer 1P1oo, "dark orange brown with partial watermark of Crane & Co.".Scott No. 1P1b $800.
Realized: $180