Sale 91: The December Sale

Lot 1757 E   

1861, 1¢ Franklin essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., in black, vignette plus lettering, die on proof paper, full size with die sink, 8 in colors; in orange, scarlet, red violet, yellow brown (3), green and black, Very Fine.
Scott No. 63-E2a    $800.

Realized: $375

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Lot 1758 E   

1861, 1¢ Franklin essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., in black, vignette, labels plus side ornaments, die on proof paper (60x69mm), bold color and sharp impression, Very Fine, a very scarce early stage progressive essay; with 1986 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 63-E3a    $1,250.

Realized: $575

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Lot 1759 P   

1861, 3¢ black, trial color large die proof on India, die sunk on 76 x 74mm card showing full die sinkage, die no. 441 and National Bank Note Co. imprint at bottom, intense shade, Extremely Fine and choice trial color proof.
Scott No. 65TC1ae    $2,500.

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Lot 1760 o   

1861, 3¢ rose, horizontal strip of 3, each with green fancy "Button" cancel of Peoria, Ill. right stamp with light diagonal crease, otherwise Very Fine, unlisted in Skinner-Eno and likely unique in multiple format; with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

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Lot 1761 o   

1861, 5¢ brown yellow, blue grid cancel, rich distinctive color, Fine.
Scott No. 67a    $1,100.

Realized: $325

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Lot 1762 E   

1861, 12¢ Washington essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., in black, complete design, die on India, cut to shape, bright and fresh, Very Fine, very scarce.
Scott No. 69-E4b    $500.

Realized: $170

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Lot 1763 E   

1861, 24¢ Washington essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., in black, vignette plus frame, die on proof paper, full size with die sink, four different; in scarlet, ultramarine, red violet and violet brown, Very Fine.
Scott No. 70-E3a    $400.

Realized: $300

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Lot 1764 E   

1861, 24¢ Washington essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., in black, complete design, die on India, cut close, deep color, Very Fine.
Scott No. 70-E4b    $400.

Realized: $120

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Lot 1765 o   

1861, 24¢ steel blue, red grid cancel, choice centering, rich true color, filled thins, Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott No. 70b    $850.

Realized: $140

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Lot 1766 E   

1861, 30¢ N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in black, on India, die sunk in card (153x197mm), hybrid die essay, Very Fine, very scarce.
Scott No. 71-E2a    $1,750.

Realized: $650

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