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One-Cent
63-E11a – Unique die essay
1c Ultramarine die essay on India paper. This
is the “first design” or “August issue” and is the only recorded example
of this die in ultramarine. Ex-Donald Evans, Pacetti
$3,000.00
63-E11a –
Full size (formerly 55TC1)
1c Black, die essay pulled on India paper and die sunk on full size
card blotter. A protective tissue paper overlay is present. . Ex-Pacetti
Net: $3,500.00
63-E11b
(formerly 55P2)
1c Indigo, Roosevelt small die proofs successfully removed from the
gray card backing. Ex-Pacetti $250.00 each
63-E11b (formerly 55P2)
1c Indigo, Roosevelt small die proofs still affixed to the original
gray card backing. $325.00 each
63-E11c
(formerly 55P3)
1c Indigo, plate essays on India paper, sound. Ex-Pacetti Single:
$300.00, Pair: $600.00
63-E11c
(formerly 55P3)
1c Indigo, plate essay on India paper and still affixed to the
original card blotter and rare thus. With PFC Ex-Pacetti $500.00
63-E11c – Block of four (formerly 55P3)
1c Indigo, plate essay, block of four, on India paper, sound. This
is the finer of only two known blocks of four. Pane divider line between
the bottom two proofs. Ex-Pacetti $2,500.00
63-E11c
(formerly 55TC3)
1c Ultramarine, trial color plate essay on India paper, sound. Ex-Pacetti
$300.00
63-E11c (formerly
55TC4)
1c Ultramarine, trial color plate essay on semitransparent stamp
paper, sound. Very rare. Ex-Pacetti $500.00
Three-Cent
65-E14
(formerly 56P1)
3c Red die essay on India paper. This is the finished die in the
intended color. With PSE certificate. $675.00
65-E15b
3c Deep Orange-red die essays on semitransparent stamp paper.
$750.00 Each
65-E15c (formerly 56TC1)
3c Black, trail color die proof pulled
on India paper and die sunk on the original card blotter. The die number
and National imprint are beneath the image of the die. Some light brown
ink spatter in the upper left area of the die sinkage which does not
affect the image. SCV: $2,000.00
Ex-Lake Shore
Net: $1,500.00
65-E15d
(formerly 56P2)
3c Dim deep Red, Roosevelt small die proof still affixed to the
original gray card backing. $325.00
65-E15f
(formerly 56P3)
3c Deep Red plate proof on India paper, sound. $250.00
65-E15f
(formerly 56TC3)
3c Scarlet trial color plate proof on India paper, sound. $350.00
Five-Cent
67-E8
5c
Jefferson, Black trial color die essay (unfinished design) pulled on
India paper and just about die block size. Die no. “442” and “National
Bank Note Company” imprint at bottom. Rare!
$1,500.00
67-E9d
(formerly 57P3)
5c Red-brown shade plate proof on India paper, sound. $300.00
67-E9d -
Pair (formerly 57P3)
5c Light Brown shade plate proof on India paper, pair, sound.
$600.00
67-E9d (formerly 57P3
5c Brown shade, top left sheet margin copy, plate proof on India
paper, sound. $300.00
67-E9d –
Block of four (formerly 57P3)
5c Brown shade plate proof on India paper, top sheet margin block of
four, sound. $1,000.00
67-E9d –
Block of four (formerly 57P3)
5c Brown shade plate proof on India paper right sheet margin block
of four, sound. $1,000.00
Ten-Cent
62BP3 (formerly
58P3)
10c Deep Green plate proof on India paper, sound. $325.00
62BTC3
(formerly 58TC3)
10c Green trial color plate proof on India paper, sound. $300.00
Twelve-Cent
69-E1a
12c
Black original vignette pulled on thick India paper. Very rare!
Ex-Gliedman
$750.00
69-E5b
12c Black vignette on ivory paper. Very scarce. $750.00
69-E6b
(formerly 59P2)
12c Black Roosevelt small die proof still affixed to the original
gray card backing. $450.00
69-E9d (formerly
59P3)
12c Black plate proof on India paper, sound. $350.00
69-E6a
12c Scarlet, die essay pulled on India paper,
off card, cut down to stamp size with a small hole in the design. Very
rare but faulty. SCV: $2,500.00
Net $200.00
69-E6d (formerly 59P3) – Block of four
12 Black, “August design” plate proof
on India paper and still affixed to the original card blotter. Top sheet
margin block of four. Scott does not price blocks. A gem!
Ex-Gliedman
$1,250.00
Thirty-Cent
71-E2a
(formerly 61TC1)
30c Black trial color die essay on India paper reduced to stamp
size, sound. SCV: $1,750.00 Net: $500.00
71-E2a
(formerly 61TC1)
30c Black trial color die essay pulled on India paper and die sunk
on card blotter, full size. $1,750.00
71-E2 variety
(formerly 61P2)
30c Deep Red-orange Roosevelt small die proof still affixed to the
original gray card backing. $325.00
71-E2b
(formerly 61P3)
30c Deep Red-orange plate essay on India paper, sound. $500.00
Ninety-Cent
 72-E7a –
Die essay
90c Black large die essay pulled on India paper and die sunk on card
blotter. Die number “447” and the National Bank Note Company imprint are
located beneath the design. $1,750.00
72-E7f
90c Black plate essay on split card. $500.00
72-E7g (formerly
62aP4)
90c Blue plate essay on semitransparent stamp paper without gum.
$2,250.00
72-E7g
(formerly 62TC3)
90c Blue-green plate essay on thin wove paper without gum.
$275.00
Essays-Proofs Main Page
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