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1893 Columbian Issue - Essays

Lots 1643-1652 Lots 1653-1655

Lot 1643 E   

1893, 3¢ Columbian, Black Die Essay on India, incomplete engraved adopted vignette only, 74x61mm; small internal tear at top far from design, otherwise fresh and Very Fine. Brazer No. 115aE-Fd.
Scott No. 232-E4    $1,250.

A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 3¢ COLUMBIAN VIGNETTE ONLY ESSAY.

Realized: $575

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Lot 1644 E   

1893, 4¢ Columbian, Deep Violet-Red-Red Die Essay on Wove Card, Incomplete engraving of complete design as adopted, 73x61mm card, Ridgway 71i/0 color, Extremely Fine; with 2002 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 233-E2b    $800.

Realized: $550

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Lot 1645 E   

1893, 4¢ Columbian, Deep Red Violet Die Essay on Wove Card, Incomplete engraving of complete design as adopted, 74x61mm card, rich color, Very Fine and choice.
Scott No. 233-E2b    $800.

Realized: $575

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Lot 1646 E   

1893, 4¢ Columbian, Dull Dark Orange Red Die Essay on Wove Card, Incomplete engraving of complete design as adopted, 89x75mm card showing full die sinkage, Ridgway 3k/2 color; slight tone spot, Very Fine.
Scott No. 233-E2b    $800.

Realized: $475

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Lot 1647 E   

1893, 4¢ Columbian, Dim Dark O-Yellow Orange Die Essay on Wove Card, Incomplete engraving of complete design as adopted, 74x61mm card, Ridgway 13k/1 color, Very Fine and scarce.
Scott No. 233-E2b    $800.

Realized: $500

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Lot 1648 E   

1893, 4¢ Columbian, Dark Violet Die Essay on Wove Card, Incomplete engraving of complete design as adopted, 74x62mm card, rich color, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott No. 233-E2b    $800.

Realized: $650

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Lot 1649 E   

1893, 4¢ Columbian, Dark Brown Die Essay on Wove Card, Incomplete engraving of complete design as adopted, 85x71mm card showing full die sinkage; tone spot at left clear, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 233-E2b    $800.

Realized: $400

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Lot 1650 E   

1893, 10¢ Columbian, red, Ferrotype Essay, ferrotype plate impression of 237-E2 essay on 55x42mm stiff white card with rounded corners, Very Fine.
Scott No. 237-E3    $1,000.

A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 10¢ COLUMBIAN FERROTYPE TYPE ESSAY SHOWING ENGRAVED OUTLINE OF VIGNETTE.

Realized: $1,050

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Lot 1651 E   

1893, 15¢ Columbian, black brown, Large Die Essay on India, die sunk on reduced 74x61mm card, incomplete engraving of complete design as adopted, sharp impression; India wrinkling, F.-V.F. and rare essay.
Scott No. 238-E4    $1,500.

This essay state has unfinished shading on Isabella's shoulder, Ferdinand's robe, seated Indian's blanket and crosset shadows in lower corners.

Realized: $800

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Lot 1652 E   

1893, 30¢ Columbian, red, Ferrotype Essay, ferrotype plate impression of 239-E2 essay on 55x43mm stiff white card with rounded corners, Very Fine.
Scott No. 239-E3    $1,000.

A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 30¢ COLUMBIAN FERROTYPE TYPE ESSAY SHOWING ENGRAVED OUTLINE OF VIGNETTE.

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Lots 1643-1652 Lots 1653-1655

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