Sale 1374 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 7-8 April, 2026
Category — Essays and Proofs: 1890 Issue thru Special Delivery, Group Lots
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Plate Proofs on India (219P3-229P3). Complete set of blocks of four with both 2c, large margins, brilliant colors, 90c with barest hint of oxidation
VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND SCARCE SET OF BLOCKS OF FOUR OF THE 1890-93 ISSUE ON INDIA PAPER.
Rare with such large margins. Ex "Dragon".
3c, 5c, 6c 1890-93 Issue, Plate Proofs on India (221P3, 223P3-224P3). Top imprint and plate no. blocks of 12, bright colors, typical India paper thins mostly confined to top margins, Very Fine appearance, a rare group of plate blocks, ex Curtis and "Dragon"
8c Lilac, Plate Proof on India (225P3). Bottom imprint, plate no. 269 and letter "Z Z" strip of five, large margins, small translucency at left from hinge, Very Fine and scarce position multiple
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Plate Proofs on Card (219P4-229P4). Complete except for 219D, large margins, 90c slight oxidation, Very Fine
1890 Issue Proofs. 13 items, including 220P4, 222P3 block of four, 223P5, 224P2, two 6c Trial Colors, overall Very Fine
1c-$5.00 Columbian, Plate Proofs on India (230P3-245P3). Large margins to clear, rich colors, few faults as often associated with this fragile paper including small translucencies or thin spots, Very Fine appearing set
(Image Magnifier)10c Gray Violet, Trans-Mississippi, Large Die Proof on India (290P1). On 114 x 152mm card with full die sinkage, fresh and Very Fine
1c, 5c, 10c Pan-American, Large Die Proofs on India (294P1, 297P1, 299P1). 1c and 10c approximately 82 x 70mm with full die sinkage, the 10c with varnish ink, 5c on 204 x 151mm card with full die sinkage, Very Fine
10c Blue, Special Delivery, Small Die Proof on Wove (E4P2). On original card backing from a Roosevelt presentation album, Extremely Fine, only approximately 85 were produced, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; proofs unpriced in SMQ)
Special Delivery Essays and Proofs. 13 items mounted on album pages, several Roosevelt small die proofs including Nos. E1P2-E4P2 and E6P2, also E4P1 cut down to 76 x 56mm, E7-E4, others are India or card plate proofs, fresh and Very Fine group, Scott value not counting the plate proofs
Plate Proofs Collection, 1847-1893. Choice collection of sets mounted on album pages, issues complete to Columbians with some showing both India and card, includes 1861 First Designs, also Back-of-Book sets and Revenues, fresh and Very Fine-Extremely Fine collection and a wonderful way to acquire a nearly complete set of plate proofs for the classics, best appreciated by viewing our website PDF
Essays & Proofs, Small Balance. Includes Toppan, Carpenter & Co., (12c) Black, Vignette Large Die II Essay on Old Proof Paper (69-E1a), 52 x 52mm, intense shade, couple tiny holes far from the design, Very Fine, scarce, National Bank Note Co., (12c) Black, Vignette Large Die Essay on Ivory Paper (69-E5b), 53 x 52mm, fresh and Very Fine, ex Curtis, also two 3c Liberty Rainbow essays (79-E30g, n) and pair Small Bank Note 3c imperf (221P5), Very Fine
Essays, and Proofs Balance. Homemade album pages containing a range of items, including 1X1-E1c, 3P4, 4P3, 4P4, 79-E36a, nice group of Bank Notes such as 155P1, 179TC4 block of 16, 189TC1 and 190TC1, plate proofs on card, overall fresh and Fine-Very Fine
Proofs and Trial Color Proofs Balance. Range of items on stock pages, mostly Large or Small Bank Note plate or trial color plate proofs on card including some blocks, Small Bank Notes with few 5c imperforate pairs in different colors including one with imprint in bottom sheet margin, also No. 255P1 full-size large die proof, finally $2.00 Green Pony Express unused (143L4), fresh and Very Fine group worth review on our website PDF
Back-of-Book Proofs. Small balance of four items, including No. LO1P4, block of four of LO2P3 (bottom proofs tiny tears), E7-E4 die essay and a USPOD souvenir sheet from the Philatelic Truck, overall Very Fine