Sale 1320 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Thursday, 22-25 April, 2024
Category — Essays and Proofs: 1969 Pictorial thru 1893 Issue
National Bank Note Co., 5c Washington Envelope Essays (Undersander E37C). Five entires including Vermilion on White (E37Ca), Carmine on Canary (E37ch), Orange on Canary (E37Ci), Bright Blue on Canary (E37Ck), and Brown on Canary (E37Cm), each with pencil notations on reverse, fresh
Very Fine group of the 1869 National Bank note Company Envelope essays bearing the 5-cent indicia in the design of the 6-cent Pictorial Issue postage stamp.
We have not offered any essays in this design since the "Lake Shore" collection in 2006.
National Bank Note Co., 10c Lincoln Envelope Essays (Undersander E39A). Three entires including Carmine on White (E39Ab), Orange on White (E29Ac), and Orange on Canary (E37Ck), each with pencil notations on reverse
Very Fine group of the 1869 National Bank note Company Envelope essays bearing the 10-cent indicia AND THE VIGNETTE of the 90-cent Pictorial Issue postage stamp.
We have not offered any essays in this design since the "Lake Shore" Collection in 2006.
National Bank Note Co., 30c Burgoyne Envelope Essays (Undersander E43A). Eight entires including Blue on White (E43Ae), Gray on White (E43Ah), Vermilion on White (E43Aj), Dull Dark Violet on White (E43Ak), Orange on Canary (E43An), Brown on Canary (E43Ao), Black on Canary (E43Aq), and Blue on Canary (E43Ar), each with pencil notations on reverse, fresh
Very Fine group of the 1869 National Bank note Company Envelope essays bearing the 30-cent indicia with the unadopted pictorial design of the surrenDer of general burgoyne.
The 30c 1869 Pictorial was originally intended to depict the surrender of General Burgoyne. For whatever the reason, this design was discarded and James MacDonough is credited with its replacement — the Eagle-and-Shield with Flags-and-Stars design.
National Bank Note Co., (1c) Orange, Die Essay of Vignette on India (112-E2). Cut to shape and mounted on 29 x 31mm card, Very Fine and scarce
National Bank Note Co., 1c Small Numeral, Plate Essays on Stamp Paper (112-E4b, 112-E4c, 112-E4d). Group of blocks of four, including two imperforate (112-E4b), one of those with top imprint, five perforated blocks including one without grill (114-E4c) and four with grill (114-E4d), two of the perforated blocks with bottom imprint selvage and the non-grilled block with left selvage, original gum with a few individual essays Mint N.H., nice range of colors, a couple essays with a small fault but overall very attractive and elusive group of blocks, Scott value as singles without premium for the imprints
National Bank Note Co., 1c Small Numeral, Plate Essays on Stamp Paper (112-E4b, 112-E4c, 112-E4d). 30 singles and one pair mounted on album pages, each of the three formats included with imperforate, perforated without grill and perforated with grill, original gum, wide range of colors mostly identified on the pages, a few small faults may be encountered but overall Fine as these normally come with some Very Fine, an attractive assemblage that offers critical mass for the variety of colors known, Scott value approximately
National Bank Note Co., 2c-3c Small Numeral, Plate Essays on Stamp Paper (113-E3e, 114-E6b, 114-E6d). Five of the 2c No. 113-E3e, original gum, one Mint N.H., each a different color, Fine as these always come, two of the 3c imperforate No. 114-E6b in Dark Ultramarine and Red Brown, original gum and part original gum respectively, Very Fine, nine of the 3c perforated No. 114-E6d, original gum, range of colors with a couple duplicated, Fine
National Bank Note Co., 3c Small Numeral, Plate Essays on Stamp Paper, Perforated 12 and Grilled (114-E6d). Five blocks of four with top or bottom "National Bank Note Co. New York" imprint, colors include Green, Deep Violet, Yellow, Orange Brown and Rose Red, original gum, some essays h.r. and some Mint N.H., several with better centering than normally seen on small numeral essays, Fine-Very Fine and attractive group with imprints, Scott value as singles without premium for the imprints
National Bank Note Co., 5c Washington, Small Lettering, Plate Essays on Wove (115-E2c, 115-E2d). Seven total, including four of the imperforate No. 115-E2c, each a different color, three of the perforated No. 115-E2d, in orange (two) and one in Red Violet which is unlisted in Scott, original gum, mostly good margins and centering, a couple faults including one of the orange reperfed at top according to P.F. certificate, overall Very Fine
National Bank Note Co.,10c Lincoln, Plate Essays on Stamp Paper (116-E1k). Four, including Deep Green, Blue and two Ultramarine family which the consignor categorized as Ultramarine and Dark Ultramarine (Scott also lists Light Ultramarine), original gum, large margins, Very Fine and choice, one P.F. certificate accompanies, also includes a single 90c No. 122-E3 in Blue, tiny toned speck, still Very Fine
National Bank Note Co., 12c Small Numeral, Die Essay on India, Plate Essay on Stamp Paper, Perforated 12, Grilled (117-E2c, 117-E2e). Group including two die essays (117-E2c), cut down to 46 x 51mm and 35 x 36mm, Orange Brown and Black, first with India paper faults, four blocks of four (one with imprint) and eleven singles of the perforated plate essay, range of colors, overall Fine and attractive group of the SS Adriatic essays, Scott value counting the large die essays as fully die sunk and the blocks as singles
15c Black, Ty. I with Small Numeral, Large Die Essay on India (118-E3; formerly 118-E1c). On 78 x 66mm card with full die sinkage, "NATIONAL BANK NOTE CO. N.Y." imprint (lightly inked), scattered tiny faint toned spots, barest trace of thinning in card on back corners from mount removal
VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE SMALL NUMERAL DIE ESSAY FOR THE 15-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE AND THE ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLE IN BLACK.
This impression from the unified die with the Type I frame and small numeral is the only example in black that we have offered since keeping computerized records.
Ex Finkelburg (probably from the Earl of Crawford collection and Brazer).
National Bank Note Co., 30c Burgoyne, Plate Essay on Thin Surface-Tinted Paper (121-E1p). Five, including Pink, Light Blue, Orange Buff, Pale Gray and Yellow, each with large margins, fresh and Very Fine group
30c Black, Burgoyne Plate Essay on Thin Salmon-Red Surface-Tinted Paper (121-E1p). Block of eight with huge bottom imprint sheet margin, large even margins other sides, slight wrinkling as always for multiples of this essay, Extremely Fine and striking, Scott value $1,400 as singles without premium for the imprint
National Bank Note Co., 90c Washington, Plate Essay on Stamp Paper (122-E2b). Bottom right corner margin block of four in Pale Orange Red, large margins other sides, Extremely Fine, Scott value $1,100 as singles
1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Small Die Proofs on Wove (112P2-122P2, 129P2). Complete set including both 15c types, on original gray card backing with large card margins, rich colors, bright and pristine
EXTREMELY FINE. A FRESH AND BEAUTIFUL SET OF 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE SMALL DIE PROOFS FROM A ROOSEVELT PRESENTATION ALBUM.
Only approximately 85 albums were produced.
1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Plate Proofs on India (112P3-122P3). Complete set of blocks of four with both 15c types, 3c with "No. 8" top sheet margin, 15c Ty. II with "No. 31" top sheet margin, absolutely brilliant colors throughout, full to large margins, one 6c with faint corner bend/crease, 90c with couple tiny translucencies
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND SCARCE COMPLETE SET OF BLOCKS OF THE 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE PLATE PROOFS ON INDIA, INCLUDING BOTH 15-CENT TYPES.
We have offered sets of blocks in the past, but this set, with both 15c types and two plate no. margins, is one of the finest we have encountered.
1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Plate Proofs on India (112P3-122P3, 133P3). Complete set with extra 12c in a distinctly different shade, also extra 1c which the consignor regards and we are counting as No. 133P3, 15c is Ty. II, large margins and brilliant colors, couple normal translucencies including in 3c, still Extremely Fine
24c Green & Reddish Lilac, Trial Color Plate Proof on India (120TC3a). Block of four with left sheet margin, brilliant colors, large margins all around, Extremely Fine block of this elusive color variety, listed but unpriced in Scott
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Plate Proof on India (121P3). Horizontal strip of three with full bottom imprint, brilliant colors and large margins other sides, Extremely Fine position piece, Scott value as three single proofs without premium for the imprint
1c-90c 1869 Pictorial, Plate Proofs on Card (112P4-117P4, 120P4-122P4, 129P4). 15c Ty. III, large to full margins, rich colors, Very Fine and choice set
24c Green & Violet, Center Inverted, Plate Proof on Card (120aP4). Large to huge margins, bright colors, Extremely Fine example of this desirable invert proof
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Flags Inverted, Plate Proof on Card (121aP4). Huge margins, brilliant colors, small corner thin spot on back is immaterial as it does not affect the front in any way due to the thickness of the card, still Extremely Fine
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Flags Inverted, Plate Proof on Card (121aP4). Large margins including top sheet margin, bright colors, fresh and Extremely Fine
90c Carmine & Black, Center Inverted, Plate Proof on Card (122aP4). Huge margins including bottom sheet margin, radiant colors
EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE PLATE PROOF INVERT.
All known examples of these invert proofs come from the sheets obtained by James A. Petrie at the 1881 Atlanta International Cotton Exposition. They were subsequently a part of the Earl of Crawford collection. It is rare that a single denomination is offered outside of a set, as with the three denominations in this sale.
Ex Price.
National Bank Note Co., 2c, 3c Postal Stationery Essay (Undersander E36C, E37D). Three entires including the 2c Carmine on Grayish White (E36Cl), 2c Carmine on Buff (E36Cm), and 3c Carmine on Canary (E37Dc), few erased pencil notations and a couple trivial toned spots on the 3c, Very Fine and scarce group
National Bank Note Co., 12c Purple on Amber Wove, Postal Stationery Essay (Undersander E40Ar). 223 x 110mm, rich color, barest trace of toning and light pencil notations, Very Fine and scarce
Philadelphia Bank Note Co., 3c Washington, Plate Essay on Semi-Glazed Yellowish Wove (184-E5h). 29 singles and six blocks of four, many of the singles with sheet margin, nice range of colors, one block with a small margin stain, few items with slight color oxidation, overall Very Fine and colorful
24c Purple, 24c Violet, Large Die Proofs on India (153P1, 164P1). Four large die proofs, ranging from 70 x 85mm to slightly larger and all showing full India paper and die sinkage, nice range of shades from one in the more pastel Purple we are counting as No. 153P1 to three in the vibrant Violet we are counting as No. 164P1, those three also show significant shade differences with one lighter, one medium and one much darker, three with imprint at bottom, Very Fine, a choice group of large die proofs demonstrating the color differences and easily displayable together on an album page
1c-90c 1870-90 Bank Note Issues, Small Die Proofs on Wove (145P2, 157P2-166P2, 183P2, 185P2, 205P2-208P2, 210P2-217P2, 222P2). 26 proofs, including complete set of eleven from the 1870-73 issue, also 2c and 5c from 1879 Issue and 1c-6c from 1882 issue, all but No. 208P2 on original card backing from Roosevelt presentation album, Very Fine and desirable group, only approximately 85 albums were produced
1c-90c 1870-73 Bank Note Issues, Small Die Proofs on Wove (145P2, 157P2-166P2). Complete set of 11 from a Roosevelt presentation album, full card margins and rich colors, 7c with some slight soiling, Very Fine set, only approximately 85 albums were produced
24c Violet, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (164P2a). Deep rich color, some typical slight toning as with all genuine Panama-Pacific proofs, tiny pinhole top left that is nearly undetectable, appears Very Fine, in 1915, for the Panama-Pacific Exposition, a limited special printing of 413 different small die proofs was created, printed on yellowish wove paper — they are extremely scarce and it is generally believed that three to five sets were produced of each proof, ex Finkelburg, with 2003 P.F. certificate
1c-90c 1870-71 National Bank Note Co., Plate Proofs on India (145P3-155P3). Complete set of pairs, large margins to just in at top of 1c, brilliant colors, few typical India paper translucencies as usual, Very Fine
24c Purple, Plate Proof on India (153P3). Two items or groups, first is top imprint and plate no. 21 block of twelve, pastel color which is distinctly different than the brighter color of the 164P3 offered in lot 1077, large margins and Very Fine, group is 15 single plate proofs on India (153P3 and 164P3), wide range of shades from the color of the plate block in this lot to the color of the plate block in lot 1077, a couple are slightly faded but overall a Very Fine and interesting group with such diverse shades, Scott value approximately
24c Purple, Plate Proof on India (153P3). Block of 20, large margins all around including left sheet margin, rich color, fresh and Very Fine, an attractive multiple, Scott value as four blocks of four and four singles
24c Violet, Plate Proof on India (164P3). Top imprint and plate no. 21 block of 14 with half arrow at left, brilliant color, large margins all around, couple typical India paper wrinkles and minor translucency in sheet margin but far better than often encountered with this fragile paper, Extremely Fine
1c-90c Continental Bank Note Co. Issue, Atlanta Trial Color Proofs on Card (156TC4-166TC4, 179TC4). Complete set of 12 denominations in all five colors, including the 5c (Scott 179TC4), all have large margins, brilliant colors
EXTREMELY FINE SET OF ATLANTA TRIAL COLOR PROOFS FOR THE 1871 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
The Atlanta trial color plate proofs on card were prepared for display at the 1881 International Cotton Exposition in Atlanta. Only one sheet each color was printed. The sheets were somehow acquired by James A. Petrie of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, at the close of the exposition (along with the 1869 invert card proof sheets). Petrie claimed that he rescued the proofs just before they were to be burned. They were cut up into one set of blocks of eight, two sets of blocks of four, pairs and singles. These are often offered either by denomination or in other smaller groupings. It is difficult to assemble the complete set.
1c-10c 1881-82 American Bank Note Issue, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proofs on Wove (205P2a-209P2a). Complete set of five, each with large margins and the typical light toning as with all genuine Panama-Pacific proofs, deep rich colors
VERY FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE PANAMA-PACIFIC SMALL DIE PROOFS FOR THE 1881-82 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. VERY RARELY ENCOUNTERED AS A SET.
In 1915, for the Panama-Pacific Exposition, a limited special printing of 413 different small die proofs was created. Printed on yellowish wove paper, they are extremely scarce. Generally, it is believed that three to five sets were produced of each proof. They are normally offered individually. This a rare opportunity to acquire a complete set from an issue.
Each with clear 2012 P.F. certificate
1c-10c 1881-82 American Bank Note Issue, Plate Proofs on Card (205P4-209P4). Complete set of five in left sheet margin blocks of four, large margins other sides and brilliant colors, Extremely Fine Gems, a superb set of card proof blocks from the Lilly sheets
1c-90c 1883-88 Bank Note Issues, Small Die Proofs on Wove (210P2-218P2). Complete set of nine proofs, each on original card backing from a Roosevelt presentation album, brilliant colors, 1c with internal tear of the wove paper at bottom, overall Very Fine, only approximately 85 albums were produced
5c Indigo, Plate Proof on Card (216P4). Top margin pair with full "American Bank Note Co." imprint, deep rich color, Very Fine position pair
1870-88 Bank Note Issues, Proofs on India, Card. More than 80 items on album pages, almost all are singles but does include a block of four of 12c National and an imprint pair of 1c National, full range of issues from each of the three Bank Note companies, pages are annotated with issues and colors, some small flaws to be encountered on some of the India paper proofs but overall fresh colors and a Very Fine collection, see our website PDF
American Bank Note Co., (unstated Value) Black, Large Die Essay on Ivory Paper (219-E1). 37 x 41mm, intense shade and impression, Very Fine and rare essay for an unadopted frame design, the only other example we have offered was in our 2003 Dr. Burrows and 2019 Dr. Johnson sales
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Small Die Proofs on Wove (219P2, 220P2-229P2). Complete set of 11 on original card backing from a Roosevelt Presentation album, nice condition with just the 90c showing some slight toning, overall Very Fine
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Small Die Proofs on Wove, Plate Proofs on India, Card (219P2-229P2, 219P3-229P3, 219P4-229P4). Complete sets of each with the 2c represented by Carmine, for some reason missing the 2c in the card proof set but with extra 5c and 90c as well as an original envelope used for distribution of the card proofs, the Roosevelt album set is removed from card backing causing some thins, the two plate proof sets are fresh and all have bright colors, Very Fine or appear so, Scott value exceeds $3,200
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Plate Proofs on India, Card (219P3-229P3, 219P4-229P4). Complete sets on India and card, India set includes both 2c shades with one on wide original card backing, brilliant colors, large to full margins, Very Fine, also includes two 2c imperforate pairs on stamp paper, different shades
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Plate Proofs on Card (219P4-229P4). Large margins, including two shades of 2c, Very Fine and choice
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Plate Proofs on Card (219P4-229P4). Complete set of blocks of four, including both 2c Lake and Carmine shades, brilliant colors, full margins on each
VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL SET OF CARD PROOF BLOCKS OF THE 1890-93 SMALL BANK NOTE ISSUE FROM THE LILLY SHEETS.
One half of the famous Lilly proof sheets was broken, while one half remains intact. Card proof blocks from the broken sheets are normally the freshest examples one encounters. This beautiful set is no exception.
2c Carmine, Plate Proof on Card (220P4). Block of four, large margins including sheet margin at top and left, brilliant color, single light hinge mark, Extremely Fine