ESSAYS AND PROOFS

497 Essays for U.S. Adhesive Postage Stamps  $80.00
Brazer, 1941, 236p, HB. The definitive work on the subject.

498 As above, 1977 Quarterman reprint, 295p, HB.  $110.00
Contains all addenda to the 1941 edition, as published in the APS Journal during the mid-’40’s. Very scarce!

499 New York Postmasters’ Miniature Plate of Nine Proofs  $10.00
Brazer, 1954, 15p, CC. An in depth discussion of various studies, the plate, plating marks and positions.

500 Historical Catalog of United States Stamp Essays and Proofs: 1847 Issue  $25.00
Brazer, 1947, 32p, CC.

501 An Historical Catalog of United States Stamp Essays and Proofs: The Omaha, Trans-Mississippi Issue of 1898  $20.00
Brazer; 1939; 48 p ; CC.

502 Historical Catalog of U.S. Postal Card Essays and Proofs $59.00
Falberg and Undersander, 2008, 384p +CD-ROM, HB. The definitive work for the study of postal card essays and proofs. Well illustrated throughout. 

504 The Story of the American Bank Note Company  $175.00
Griffiths, 1959, 92 p + 9 plates, HB. A superb history of the evolution of engraved steel plate printing in the U.S. A wealth of information for the student of essays and proofs.

505 Dr. Clarence W. Brazer Essay-Proof Price Lists: 1937 to 1956  $15.00
Markovits, compiler, 128p, SB. Reproduction of all Brazer price lists.

506 Essays for United States Postage Stamps   25.00
Mason, 1911, 90p, soft CC. Expands the 1899 cataloging efforts of J. K. Tiffany and became the basis for Dr. Brazer’s work. There are no illustrations but each essay is well described.

510 Encyclopedia of Designs, Designers, Engravers, Artists of United States Postage Stamps 1847-1900  $20.00
Schriber, First edition, 80p, CC. Names designer and engravers for each issue. Provides biographical information on same.

511 The United States 1869 Issue: An Essay - Proof History  $50.00
Schueren, 1974, 127p, HB.

512 As above, deluxe edition w/slipcase.  $95.00

513 Schueren 1869 Article Compilation $30.00
Schueren, Circa.1970, 57p, HB. Privately hard bound copy of photocopies of Schueren’s articles on the 1869 issue as they appeared in the Essay-Proof Journal. These articles became the bases for his 1974 book.

514 The Falk Finkelburg Collection of U.S. Essays and Proofs  $35.00
R. A. Siegel, Sale no. 816. This full color catalog is proving to be an invaluable reference for collectors of essays and proofs. Hardbound copy with prices realized.

515 As Above, softbound edition with prices realized.  $25.00

516 A Tentative Check List of the Proofs of the Adhesive Postage and Revenue Stamps of the United States  $25.00
Toppan, 1904, 30p, CC. Some cover edge faults. Priced check list by issue showing paper types known.

517 Essays and Proofs of United States Internal Revenue Stamps $50.00
Turner, 1974, 446p, HB. The definitive work for the study of revenue essays.

517A Catalog of U.S. Stamped Envelopes Essays and Proofs  $50.00
Undersander, 2003, 367p, HB + CD which contains color illustrations. The seminal work on the subject. Covers everything from models, trial color proofs, proofs, and more.

ESSAY- PROOF AUCTION CATALOGS

1566 ABN Co. - The American Banknote Company Archives of United States Possessions, Latin America and Worldwide  $40.00
Christies, 9/12/90, Sale No. 7106, 837 illustrated lots w/PR. This is a comprehensive sale containing many important, unique models, essays, proofs, specimens and documents.

1567 ABN Co.; -American Bank Note Company Archives of British North America  $ 60.00
Christies; 12/13/90, Sale No. 7108 with 798 illustrated lots including P/R. A comprehensive sale of many important, unique models, essays, proofs, specimens and documents.

1567A Brazer United States 1847 Issue Essays and Proofs  $20.00
RAS Sale no. 185, Jan, 16, 1956, 297 lots, photo plates throughout, with prices realized.

1567B United States Essays and Proofs (mainly 20th century)  $15.00
RAS Sale no. 407, Feb. 9, 1972, 177 lots, six photo plates, with prices realized.

1567C United States Proofs, Essays, and Specimens  $15.00
RAS Sale no. 419, Oct. 18, 1972, 493 lots, 13 photo plates, with prices realized.

1567D United States Essays and Proofs – Thomas Morris Estate  $20.00
RAS Sale no. 505, Feb. 8 & 9, 1977, 1140 lots, 21 photo plates, with prices realized.  

1567E United States Essays and Proofs – Thomas Morris Estate (part 2)  $15.00
RAS Sale no. 520, Dec. 3, 5 & 6, 1977, 647 lots, 12 photo plates, with prices realized.

1568 Belmont - Belmont Collection of U.S. Essays, Proofs and Specimens  $10.00
RAS, 5/22/81, Sale No. 581 with 356 illustrated lots and P/R. Contains exceptional 1847 issue dies and other large and small dies plus multiples.

1569 Brazer - The Clarence Brazer Collection of U.S. Essays and Proofs  $25.00
RAS, 6/27/90, Sale No. 726 with 2190 lots, illustrations and P/R. This is the finest accumulation of essays and proofs ever offered at auction.

1569A The Robert P. Hackett Collection of U.S. Essays and Proofs  $30.00
HRH Sale no. 981 -984, Feb, 6 – 9, 1956, 1906 lots, photo plates throughout, with prices realized.

1570 Lilly - The Josiah K. Lilly Collection - Part V  $25.00
RAS, 9/13/67, Sale No. 321, 982 lots, illustrations and P/R. There are 256 lots of large die proofs and complete india and card proof sheets. They are said to be the ‘Earl of Crawford’ sheets.

1570A P.G. Rust Collection of U.S. Die and Plate Proofs May 16, 1962  $15.00
HRH Sale no. 1439 – 518 lots, photo plates, with prices realized.

1571 United States Essays, Proofs and “Specimens”  $10.00
RAS, 3/14/74, Sale No. 446, 346 illustrated lots and P/R. Includes scarce and unusual pieces.

1572 United States Die Proofs  $15.00
GMA, 11/28/73, 263 lots with illustrations in color. The Sol Altman collection of 20th century small die proofs.

1573 Valuable United States Including Proofs  $15.00
HRH, 11/7/74, Sale No’s. 2226 and 2227, total of 632 lots, illustrated w/PR. Includes 282 lots of proofs. There are many important small banknote large dies and multiples, 20th century large and small dies, including the high value Washington-Franklins.

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