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American - Large Bank Note
Issues 1879
Essays
190-E3a
30c dull brown die essay pulled on proof paper. Scarce $500.0
190-E3b
30c black, black-brown and blue die essays pulled on
ivory glazed card. The first two are $750.00 each and the last is
$450.00
Proofs
183P1
2c Vermilion large die proof pulled on india and
die sunk on a card blotter. Strong color and impression. $300.00
183P1
2c Vermilion large die proof on india removed from
card. Few small paper faults. Cat $ 300.00 Net $100.00
185P1
5c Blue
large die proof on india and die sunk on card. $450.00
185P1 - Full size
5c Blue large die proof on india and die sunk on full size card.
Ex-Finkelburg $950.00
183P2
2c Vermilion Roosevelt
small die proof on gray card. $190.00
185P2
5c Blue Roosevelt
small die proof on gray card. $190.00
183 & 185P3
Plate proofs on india paper $50.00 for the pair.
Singles of each are available at $35.00 for 183P3 and $25.00 for 185P3.
185P3 - Used on piece
5c Blue india plate used on piece with New York oval cancel. We sold
another piece which contained three used proofs for $750.00. This one is
priced at $475.00
183 & 185P4
Plate proofs on card paper $50.00 for the pair.
Singles of each are available at $25.00 for 183P3 and $25.00 for 185P3.
183P3 Block
2c Vermilion plate proof on india paper block of four. Ex-Finkelburg $160.00
185P3 Block
5c Blue plate proof on india paper block of four
and still attached to the original card blotter. Ex-Lilly $325.00
190P4
30c Black American card proof printing. Only 100 copies of this proof
exist. We broke up the only sheet three years ago. Only 41 copies remain
unsold. Each copy is signed on the back and is identified by it's
position on the sheet. This irregular block of nine will be broken into
blocks and singles. Ex-Earl of Crawford, Ackerman, and Finkelburg.
Singles $150.00, Blocks $600.00
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to see the spectacular full pane
of Scott No. 190P4 before it was cut up
191P
90c imperf plate proof pair on
stamp paper with full OG, LH. Bright color with strong plate wash.
(EP54-40) $2,000.00 Sold
193P4
2c Black-brown card proof. Ex-Crawford, Ackerman and Finkelburg. PFC,
photocopy of certificate accompanies purchase. singles $150.00, blocks
$600.00.
183TC5
2c Ultramarine trial color proof on stamp
paper, gummed, perforated and quite rare. Ex-Finkelburg
$495.00
186TC5
6c Ultramarine trial color proof on stamp paper, gummed, perforated and
quite rare. Ex-Finkelburg & Ainsworth $495.00
186TC5
6c Blue trial color proof on stamp paper, gummed, perforated and quite
rare. $495.00 A second example in Brown with minor thin and
facial scuff. Both Ex-Finkelburg & Ainsworth $295.00
189TC1
15c Chestnut brown trial color large die proof pulled on
india paper and cut down to stamp size. Catalog $1,000.00 net $300.00
191TC1
90c deep dull orange trial color proof pulled on india paper and die
sunk on card. These were prepared as examples of colors for the 1890
contract. $750.00
191TC1
90c dull red-brown trial color proof pulled on india paper and die sunk
on card. These were prepared as examples of colors for the 1890
contract. $750.00
Specimens
189SD
15c Red orange with red specimen overprint, OG, HR, some offset on gum. (EP40-07) $80.00
190SD
30c Black with red specimen overprint, OG, NH copy. (EP40-08) $100.00
191S
90c carmine with black specimen overprint,
fresh full OG, small HR, and well centered for this. A premium copy as
most are either without gum, have dull color, and are faulty. $175.00
191Sa - With deep carmine
overprint
90c
American printing without gum and with "specimen" overprint in deep
carmine which is unlisted in the Scott specialized. $295.00
Sold
American - Large Bank Note
Issues 1881-82
Essays
205-E2a
5c gray-brown full size die essay of the vignette used for the Garfield
stamp. This was produced as a type of mourning card give away and is not
connected with the production of the issued stamp. $95.00 We also
have one cut down to stamp size (which is not illustrated) at $25.00
206-E1
1c image of un-adopted frame in black and printed on india paper
with text and right "1" cut out. Ex-Ainsworth $2,500.00
206-E1Ca
1c Black die essay of un-adopted frame on white glazed paper.
Ex-Ainsworth $1,250.00
206-E1Cb
1c Green die essay of un-adopted frame on buff
surface-tinted glazed paper. A second example: 1c Black die essay of
un-adopted frame on orange surface-tinted glazed paper.Ex-Ainsworth
$750.00 each
206-E5 - As part of a larger bank note engraving
Black Lincoln vignette used as the central figure in a large
engraved scene and pulled on ivory card. Interesting use of what must
have become an ABNCo. stock die. Ex-Ainsworth $295.00
206-E5
Dark yellow-brown full size die essay pulled on ivory paper.
Ex-Ainsworth $500.00
206-E5 - Complete set of five
Dull carmine, dark yellow-brown, dull dark blue, dull purple,
and orange vignettes pulled on ivory paper. All somewhat cut down.
Ex-Ainsworth $1,750.00
206-E6a
1c gray-blue die essay pulled on india paper
and mounted on card blotter, the engraving is incomplete. Ex-Finkelburg
$750.00
206 Double Paper Block with imprint
1c fresh, OG bottom sheet margin imprint block of four with eight-hole patent in the top layer.
$795.00
206 Double Paper Block
1c fresh, OG block of four with eight-hole patent in the top layer.
$695.00
206-E
1c eight hole, double paper patent, OG. $150.00
207-E – Double paper –
four holes
American printing, plate number 367, with each stamp showing four
large holes, OG, plate block of 18. The right edge clearly shows how the
cut outs works. Rare position piece. (EP56-24) $1,250.00
207-E1c
3c Black die essay pulled on orange surface tinted ivory paper. Very
rare. $795.00
207-E2
3c die essay pulled on blue surface tinted ivory paper, buff vignette
and carmine frame cut close and mounted on thick white card. Very rare.
$975.00
209-E2a
10c black die essay on thick white card. $700.00
209-E6a
10c die essay on india, dusky red-violet. Thin above vignette. $395.00
Proofs
205P1
5c Yellow brown large die proof pulled on
india paper and die sunk on card blotter. Reduce to within 1/4 inch of
the sinkage. Ex-Finkelburg $250.00
206P1
1c Blue large die proof pulled on india paper and die sunk on
card blotter. Ex-Finkelburg $300.00
207P1
3c
Blue-green large die proof. This die proof comes from a
presentation album as evidenced by the gold leaf (gilding) on the top,
bottom and right page edges. Each die proof is 5 ½" wide by 8 ½" tall.
All are in immaculate condition. Die proofs for the American Bank Note
Company issues (Scott nos. 205 - 218) are particularly scarce. $600.00
207P1
3c Blue-green large die proof pulled on india
paper and die sunk on card blotter. $375.00
205-209P2
Complete set of the Roosevelt small die proofs on the original gray
backing. A superb set. $1,000.00
Individual Roosevelt small die proofs of 205-209P2 are
usually available. Just email us your want list.
206P2
1c Blue Roosevelt small
die proof on gray card. $225.00
208P2a
6c Pan-Pacific small die proof w/PF certificate (which states: small
thin and small piece out at top). This example is for someone who just
wants a Pan-Pacific small die proof and does not want to spend $1,500.00
to get one. Ex-Ainsworth $595.00
209P2
10c Brown Roosevelt
small die proof on gray card. $200.00
208aP3 - Block of 24
6c Red-brown shade plate proof on india paper
and still attached to the original card blotter. Albino imprint of
"American Bank Note Company" at bottom. Rare large multiple.
Ex-Ainsworth $2,500.00
205-209P4
Superb color and impression throughout this set. $150.00
Individual card proofs of 205-209P4 are
available. Just email us your want list.
205-211P4 Blocks of four
Complete set of blocks of four of the plate proofs on card
for the American issues of 1881-82 and 1883. The set also includes the
Brown-red printing for the 6c value (208P4a). A scarce an un-improvable
set in terms of quality. $1,500.00
205TC3
Green trial color plate proof on india paper on card. $200.00
207S - Type D specimen
3c Blue green with red specimen, OG, Hinged. Well centered for
this. $100.00
209S - Type D specimen
10c Brown with red specimen, OG, Hinged. Well centered for
this. $100.00
American - Large Bank Note Issues 1883
Proofs
210 - 218P2 - Complete full size
Roosevelt page
An entire page from a 1903 Roosevelt small die proof album which
contains all of the ABNCo. issues. The proofs are perfect but there is a
bend in the right margin that does not affect anything. Full pages are
quite scarce. Catalog $1,710.00, our price $1,500.00
210P1 - Die Proof
Red brown die proof pulled on India paper
and die sunk on card blotter. Imprint visible below die impression.(EP55-19)
$400.00
210P1 – Hybrid die proof
India plate proof mounted
on a larger piece of india paper and die sunk on card blotter to
simulate a die proof. (EP55-18) $200.00
211P2
4c
green Roosevelt
small die proof on gray card. $190.00
210 &
211P2
2c Red
brown and 4c green Roosevelt
small die proof son gray card. $400.00
Individual Roosevelt small die proofs of 210-211P2 are
usually available. Just email us your want list.
210 & 211P3
Plate proofs on india paper $75.00 for
the pair. Singles of each are available at $35.00 for 210P3 and
$40.00 for 211P3.
210P3 Block of four
2c red brown plate proof on india paper block of four. Completely sound and perfect!
$175.00
211P3 Block of four
4c green plate proof on india paper block of four. Completely sound and perfect!
$175.00
210 & 211P4
Plate proofs on card $45.00 for the
pair. Singles of each are available at $20.00 for 210P4 and $2500
for 211P4.
210-211P4, 213-218P4
Exceptional set of card proofs for the American 1883, 1887-87 issues.
$275.00
210TC4 Trial color plate proofs on
card
2c trial color plate proofs on card, four different colors in stock.
$140.00 per single
210TC6 Rose lake
2c
rose-lake trial color on stamp paper, OG, HR. $150.00
210Var. - Wavy watermark
2c block of four on experimental wavy line watermarked paper, OG.
$250.00
210Var. - Honey comb watermark
2c printed on experimental honey comb watermarked paper, OG. $75.00
211S - Type D specimen
4c green with red specimen, OG, HR. Well centered for
this. $100.00
American - Large Bank Note Issues 1887-88
Essays
212-E1
1c black untrimmed die essay of the vignette
without diagonal shading pulled on india paper and die sunk on card
blotter. $750.00
212-E2
1c ultramarine large die essay
on india paper and die sunk on card. A lovely shade. Ex-Earl of
Crawford $895.00
212-E2
1c black untrimmed die
essay of the vignette pulled on india paper and die sunk on card.
$750.00
212-E4a
1c ultramarine untrimmed die essay of the
complete design facing right pulled on india paper and die sunk on card.
$795.00
212-E4b
A complete set of die essays
on ivory paper with Franklin facing right. Scarce set. $3,000.00
212-E4b
1c Black-brown 1887 ABNCo. die essay on white glazed paper. Stunning example.
$750.00
212-E6
1c ultramarine die essay pulled on india paper, off card and trimmed. $475.00
212-E7
1c ultramarine die essay with shadows lightened pulled on india paper and die sunk
on card. $750.00
Proofs
213a Illegal use
2c green plate proof on stamp paper, postally used, with PF certificate.
$950.00
216Pa - Pair
5c indigo plate proof printed on stamp paper, OG, LH, with PF
certificate. Scarce $1,500.00
216Pa - Pair
5c indigo plate proof printed on stamp paper, full OG, LH, with PF
certificate, HHH backstamps, and signed in pencil by George Sloane. Scarce $1,500.00
218P
90c imperf plate proof on stamp
paper without gum and comes with a PF certificate. The Scott Specialized
lists a pair with a dash. Other than a vertical pair that sold at
auction years ago this is the only other example we have seen. A very
rare item. (EP54-41) $2,500.00
212P1
1c Ultramarine large die proof. This die proof comes from a
presentation album as evidenced by the gold leaf (gilding) on the top,
bottom and right page edges. Each die proof is 5 ½" wide by 8 ½" tall.
All are in immaculate condition. Die proofs for the American Bank Note
Company issues (Scott nos. 205 - 218) are particularly scarce. $800.00
212P1 - Hybrid
1c Ultramarine plate proof cut close and mounted on india paper and die
sunk on card blotter. $250.00
213P1
2c Green large die proof pulled on india paper and die sunk on
card blotter. Scarce $400.00
214P1
3c Vermilion large die proof pulled on india paper and die sunk on card
blotter. Die proofs of this issue are very scarce. $975.00
214P1
3c Vermilion cut down large die proof pulled on india paper. $125.00
217P1
30c Orange-brown large die proof. This die proof comes from a
presentation album as evidenced by the gold leaf (gilding) on the top,
bottom and right page edges. Each die proof is 5 ½" wide by 8 ½" tall.
All are in immaculate condition. Die proofs for the American Bank Note
Company issues (Scott nos. 205 - 218) are particularly scarce.
$800.00
218P1 - Full size
90c Purple full size large die proof
pulled on india paper and die sunk on card blotter. Full size die proofs
of this issue are rare. $1,250.00
218P1
90c Purple cut down large die proof pulled on india paper and die sunk
on card. Die proofs of this issue are very scarce.$975.00
212 - 218P2 - Complete set
A complete set of the 1887-87 issue Roosevelt small die proofs on gray
card backing. A beautiful set. $1,500.00
Individual Roosevelt small die proofs of 211-218P2 are
usually available. Just email us your want list.
214P2
3c vermilion Roosevelt small die proof on gray backing. Scarce $250.00
217P2
30c orange brown Roosevelt small die proof on gray backing. $190.00
218P2
90c purple Roosevelt small die proof on gray backing. $190.00
Sold
218P2 - Roosevelt small die proof
90c purple small die proof pulled
on wove paper and still affixed to the original gray card backing.
(EP54-14) $190.00 Sold
213P2a Pan-Pacific
2c green Panama Pacific small die proof for the 1887-88 Issue. A fresh
sharp example with PF certificate. Scott lags behind in pricing these
proofs. $2,000.00
218P2a Pan-Pacific
90c purple Panama Pacific small die proof for the 1887-88 Issue. A fresh
sharp example with PF certificate. Perhaps three to five known. $1,500.00
212P3
1c plate proof on india paper, block of four. $600.00
213-218P4
Cardboard plate proof set in extra fine condition. $175.00
Individual
card proofs of 213-218P4 are available. Just email us your want list.
217P4 Block
30c Orange brown plate proof on card. Card blocks of this issue are very scarce.
Ex-Finkelburg $200.00
218P4 – Plate no. and imprint strip
90c purple plate no. and imprint
strip of seven. We have never seen the plate block of ten listed in the
Scott specialized. This strip may be all that exists. (EP54-19)
$1,500.00
Sold
1889 Sample & Sample A Overprints
189SK - 214SK - Samples
We maintain a large stock of Sample overprints. Generally they will be rather
well centered, OG, and hinged. Most copies will sell for $75.00 each.
191SK
90c carmine with blue "SAMPLE" overprint, full OG, choice. Ex-Finkelburg
$95.00
189SL - 214SL - Sample A's
We maintain a large stock of Sample A overprints. Generally they will be rather
well centered, OG, and hinged. Most copies will sell for $75.00 each.
189SL - Without overprint
15c Blue without the red Sample A overprint, OG, NH. $125.00
191SL - Part imprint pair
90c orange with blue "SAMPLE A" overprint, full
OG, NH, pair. Superb color and impression. $250.00
191SM, 209SM & 211SM - Sample with
manuscript "A"
We maintain a large stock of Sample with a manuscript "A" overprint. Generally
they will be rather well centered and without gum. Most copies will sell for
$140.00 each.
191SM - Pair with Sample and manuscript
"A"
This is the first pair of the 90c with a manuscript "A" overprint that we have
seen. It is fresh with full OG, strong color and impression. Rarely is the
manuscript "A" encountered with gum. Ex-Finkelburg $375.00
216SN
We maintain a stock of both the red and
black "Sample A" overprint. Generally they will be rather well centered and
without gum. Most copies will sell for $160.00 each.
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