Back of the Book - Essays and Proofs

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E1-E3P3 from the Lilly Sheets
Upper left sheet margin blocks of nine on india paper and still attached to the original card blotters. This set of blocks is a fresh as the day they were printed and come from the Josiah K. Lilly sheets. A unique opportunity. (EP46-43) $2,000.00

E1-E3P3
A choice set of the first three Special Delivery issues on india paper. This set is representative of the quality you will receive. $150.00

Blocks of four are available for $600.00. Scans provided on request.

E1-E3P4
A choice set of the first three Special Delivery issues on card. This set is representative of the quality you will receive. (EP44-05) $150.00

E1P1
10c Blue large die proof of the first Special Delivery design on india paper, die sunk on card. $500.00

E2P4 With Top Sheet Margin
Top sheet margin copy of plate proof on card. $50.00

E3P2
Roosevelt small die proof on gray backing. (88170PL) $400.00

E4P1
10c Blue untrimmed large die proof on india paper, die sunk on card. (EP36-345) $500.00

E4P1
10c Blue large die proof on india paper, mounted of large card. $500.00

J1-E1d
The complete set in the four listed colors (black, black-brown, scarlet, and blue) on white
ivory paper. The black and black-brown are signed by James Dunn and D.S. Ronaldson.
(EP42-37) $4,450.00

J1-J7TC
Brown Atlanta trial color proofs. (88056) $400.00

J1-7TC
Complete set, all five colors, of the Atlanta trial color proofs on card. A beautiful set! (88172) $2,000.00

J35P1
Large die proof pulled on india paper and die sunk on card. Very fresh, with razor sharp impression. (EP47-22) $150.00

J36P1
Large die proof pulled on india paper and die sunk on card. Very fresh, with razor sharp impression. (EP47-23) $150.00

The high value State Department bi-color Atlanta trial color proofs are among the rarest of all proofs. They were printed in sheets of ten whereas the low values were printed in sheets of 100. When individual copies come up at auction they usually bring between $1,000.00 and $1,250.00. The current Scott U.S. Specialized Catalogue does not reflect the rarity and value of these proofs.

O68TC
Two dollar State Department Atlanta trial color plate proof on card. Brown frame, Black vignette. (EP 35-11a) $1,200.00

O68TC
Two dollar State Atlanta trial color plate proof on card. Blue frame, Brown vignette. (EP 36-65) $1,200.00

O70TC
Ten dollar State Department Atlanta trial color plate proof on card. Blue frame, Green vignette. (EP 35-11b) $1,200.00

O70TC
Ten dollar State Department Atlanta trial color plate proof on card. Scarlet frame, Black vignette. (EP 35-11c) $1,200.00

O71TC
Twenty dollar State Department Atlanta trial color plate proof on card. Green frame, Brown vignette. (EP 35-11d) $1,200.00

Proofs

O10-O14P1
Full size large die proofs from salesman's sample book. Marvelous color throughout! (88001) $675.00

O12TC
Complete Atlanta set of trial color plate proofs on card for the 3c Executive issue. Ex-Burns (EP 35-13) $175.00

O31P1
15c Purple large die proof on india paper, cut down. Cat. $80.00 (EP 36-28) $30.00

O35-O45P1
Full size large die proof set from salesman's sample book. Marvelous color throughout! (88002) $1250.00

O35-O45P2
Complete set of the Navy Department Roosevelt small die proofs on the original gray backing. Beautiful color throughout, an exceptional set. (EP44-21) $1,100.00

O35 SD
Very deep intense shade. (EP32-5) $40.00

O36TC
Bluish-Black trial color plate proof on wove. Bottom right sheet margin copy. Ex-Markovits
(EP 36-21) $350.00

O36TC
2c Navy deep green trial color on wove paper, perforated, no gum, very nice for this (880147) $195.00

O47-O56P4
Post Office Dept. set of plate proofs on card. Representative of the quality sets currently in stock. (EP 36-49) $80.00

O57-O67P1 Complete Set of the Large Die Proofs on the 1c through 90c
A gorgeous set of large die proofs of the State Department. Each value is printed on india paper and die sunk on card. The cards have been trimmed to within �" of the die sinkage. (EP40-15) $880.00

O57-O67P4
State card proof short set with exceptional color. (88082) $95.00

O57-O72P4
Complete set of State Dept. Plate proofs on card. (EP 36-60) $195.00

O57TC1
Black trial color large die proof on india die sunk on card. Very scarce, probably not more then three known. (880771) $750.00

O57 - O67TC
The Complete set of low value State Department Atlanta trial color proofs. A beautiful set! (EP33-10) $2,500.00

O83-O93P4
Complete set of the War Department in the scarce plum shade. F-VF. Representative of sets currently in stock. (EP 38-39) $125.00

O84TC4
2c War black trial color plate proof on card. A scarce block of eight. (881023) $550.00

O83-O91, O93TC
War Dept. Atlanta trial color plate proofs on card, missing the 30c value. (EP 36-50) $370.00

OFFICIAL SEALS

OXF1-E4c Var.
Registry seal, Light Green die essay on india paper and block sunk on card. Rare piece. $1,000.00

OX11P1
Red-brown hybrid large die proof. This only exists as an india plate proof cut close and block sunk on card. Kotanchik Type A. $750.00

OX11P1
Light Red-brown hybrid large die proof. This only exists as an india plate proof cut close and block sunk on card. Kotanchik Type I. $750.00

PR2-PR4TC
All three values, trial colors in Blue-green on thick cream wove paper. (EP 38-36) $200.00

PR 5-7P4 Plate proofs on card. Rich color, XF. Several sets in stock at this level of quality. (880574) $175.00

PR9-PR32P4
Newspaper card proof set. A superb set with bright fresh color. Several sets in stock at this level of quality. (88057) $375.00

PR16 - 32TC3
Black trial color plate proofs on india paper. The set is missing only the $12.00 value to be complete. All 17 values are shown on our website under essays and proofs in the Newspaper section. Scarce group. (EP32-13) $650.00|

PR25TC1
A black trial color large die proof on india paper an still adhering to the original card blotter. Trial color large dies of the first small newspaper set are quite scarce. (EP40-17) $300.00