Lot
267 (
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Barham Pile Cure Co., 4¢ Green, Watermarked USIR, part sheet of 7 with bottom right sheet margin showing full "National Bank Note Co." captured imprint at right and partial imprint at bottom, without gum, attractive centering, rich color, some reinforced perfs at left center, Very Fine, an attractive and rare large multiple. Scott No. RS14d $630.
Realized: $375
Lot 268 o
Barnes, D.S., 1¢ Vermilion, Old Paper, well centered, strong bold color, Very Fine, rarely encountered in sound condition, Ex-Hochman.Scott No. RS15a $525.
Realized: $950
Lot 269 o
Barnes, D.S., 2¢ Vermilion, Old Paper, rich radiant color, corner crease and a couple small sealed tears, F.-V.F. appearance, very scarce.Scott No. RS16a $675.
Realized: $725
Lot 270 o
Barnes, D.S., 4¢ Vermilion, Old Paper, rich deep color, faults, about Fine appearance, only 24 are recorded in the Aldrich census (of which 17 are reported to be faulty).Scott No. RS17a $1,400.
Realized: $260
Lot 271 E
Barnes, Demas, 6¢ Black, Large Die Essay, on India die sunk on card (114 x 41mm), deep color, bright and fresh, Very Fine, accompanied by original entry from left side of the Butler & Carpenter order book for this 6¢ die (on original Joyce album page), Ex-Joyce.Scott No. unlisted Estimate $300 - 400.
Although a plate was made for this design, no stamps were ever issued.
Realized: $290
Lot
272 E
Barnes, Demas, 6¢ Black, Plate Proof Essay, on India, block of 4, light vertical fold between stamps, otherwise Very Fine, a very scarce multiple. Scott No. unlisted Estimate $300 - 400.
Although a plate was made for this design, no 6¢ Demas Barnes stamps were ever issued.
Realized: $260
Lot 273 o
Barnes & Co., 1¢ Black, Silk Paper, typical centering, tiny tear at left, Fine appearance, a rare and elusive Medicine issue, only 19 are recorded in the Aldrich census (of which 13 are reported to be faulty), Ex-Col. Schrader.Scott No. RS24b $675.
Realized: $450
Lot 274 o
Barnes & Co., 2¢ Black, Experimental Silk Paper, beautifully centered amid large margins, rich shade, light central crease, otherwise Extremely Fine, lovely choice appearance.Scott No. RS25e $325.
Realized: $270
Lot 275 o
Barnes & Co., 2¢ Black, Experimental Silk Paper, bold color, faint diagonal crease, otherwise Fine, Ex-H. Elliot.Scott No. RS25e $325.
Realized: $260
Lot 276 o
Barr & Co., 4¢ Black, Experimental Silk Paper, exceptional centering amid well balanced margins, beautiful sharp impression and rich shade, Extremely Fine and choice, a marvelous sound example of the Barr & Co. 4¢ issue on experimental silk paper.Scott No. RS27e $450.
Realized: $475