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
499
New York Postmasters’ Miniature Plate of Nine Proofs $10.00
500
Historical Catalog of United States Stamp Essays and Proofs: 1847 Issue $25.00
501
An Historical Catalog of United States Stamp Essays and Proofs: The Omaha,
Trans-Mississippi Issue
of 1898 $20.00
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
505
Dr. Clarence W. Brazer Essay-Proof Price Lists: 1937 to 1956 $15.00
506
Essays for United States Postage Stamps 25.00
507 The Life and Work of Thomas F.
Morris 1852-1898
Thomas F. Morris II, 1968, 159p, Soft bound. A well illustrated biography of
one of America’s greatest engravers. $30.00
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
512
As above, deluxe edition w/slipcase. $75.00
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, Sale No. 7106,
Sept. 12, 1990, 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,
Sale No. 7108, Dec. 13, 1990, with 798 illustrated lots including P/R. A comprehensive sale of
many important, unique models, essays, proofs, specimens and documents.
Belmont - Belmont
Collection of U.S. Essays, Proofs and Specimens $10.00
RAS, Sale
No. 581, May 22, 1981, with 356 illustrated lots and P/R. Contains exceptional 1847 issue dies
and other large and small dies plus multiples.
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.
Brazer - The Clarence
Brazer Collection of U.S. Essays and Proofs $25.00
RAS, Sale
No. 726 , June 27, 1990, with 2190 lots, illustrations and P/R. This is the finest accumulation
of essays and proofs ever offered at auction.
Brazer - The Clarence
Brazer collection of Revenue, Postal Stationery, and Postal Card Essays and
Proofs $25.00
GMA, Sale Apr. 11, 1990, 1699 lots well illustrated throughout, includes
prices realized
Chapin - John C. Chapin
Proof Plate Blocks $15.00
JWK, Sale no. 141, Jan. 18, 1989, 1192 lots of which 71 make up the Chapin
collection.
Chesapeake - The
"Chesapeake" Collection of U.S. Proofs and Essays $20.00
MBI, Sale no. 300, Mar. 14, 2006, 541 lots in full color, includes prices
realized. The missing Brazer stock was the main source of this collection.
Cheshire - The Cheshire
Collection of 1902-08 Issues $15.00
RAS, Sale no. 873, Mar. 12, 2004, 121 lots including 29 lots of essays and
proof, includes prices realized.
Coopersmith - Dr. J. M.
Coopersmith's 1847s $35.00
SC Sale Nov. 13, 1946, 256 lots of which 44 are essays and proofs, seven
photo plates.
Cromwell - The Caroline
Prentice Cromwell Collection of Stamps, Proofs and Essays 1893 - 56 - Two Parts
$50.00
IH, 11/7-8/57 & 3/20/58, Sale nos. 179 & 181, a total of about 750 lots,
well illustrated throughout, includes prices realized. Contains the complete set
of Southgate die proofs.
Finkelburg - The Falk Finkelburg Collection of U.S.
Essays and Proofs $35.00
As Above, softbound edition with prices realized. $25.00
Galvez - The "Manuel Galvez" Collection
of Proofs and Essays of the Americas $25.00
HRH, sale nos. 1329 and 1330, Nov. 16-17, 1960, 791 lots, 19 photo plates,
comprising material of the U.S. British America, and Latin America, includes
prices realized.
Hackett - 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.
The
Lake Shore Collection of Essays and Proofs - Three Parts $75.00
RAS, Sale nos. 890, 900, and 909, Feb. 5, Sep.
27, 2005 and Apr. 20, 2006, over 1500 lots illustrated in full color, includes
prices realized. One of the greatest private collections ever formed.
Lilly - The Josiah K.
Lilly Collection - Part V $25.00
RAS, Sale
No. 321, Sept. 13, 1967, 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.
Livingston - The W. Curtis Livingston
Collection of United States 20th Century Essays and Proofs $25.00
SPG, Sale June16, 2006, 507 lots in full color, includes prices realized.
Well written lot descriptions, a great reference!
Lopez - The Frederick Lopez, Sr.
Collection of 1869 Pictorial Issue - Two Parts $30.00
JCS, Sale Dec. 1 and Dec. 8, 1990, contains many rare 1869 essays and proofs
including the safety papers.
Morris - 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.
Morris - 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
Rust - P.G.
Rust Collection of U.S. Die and Plate Proofs
May 16, 1962 $15.00
HRH Sale no. 1439,
May 16, 1962,
518 lots, photo plates, with prices realized.
Schaffner - The William H. Schaffner
Collection of United States $15.00
HRH, Sale nos. 1008-1010, May 7-9-1956, 1037 lots of which 80 lots are
essays and proofs, three photo plate, includes prices realized.
Schwartz - The Barry K. Schwartz
Collection of the 1893 Columbian Issue $25.00
RAS, Sale no. 952, Feb. 28, 2008, 178 lots shown in full color of
which 21 are essays and proofs, includes prices realized.
United States and Foreign Stamps
$25.00
DFK Sale no. 369, May 20, 1933, 382 lots of which 115 are essays and proofs.
No photo plates. The catalog is hand priced by Mrs. Kelleher.
19th & 20th Century Essays and Proofs
$20.00
DFK, Sale no. 533, Jun. 28, 1977, 465 lots, well illustrated throughout,
strong in 20th century.
United States Proof and Essays $15.00
GMA, Sale Sep. 18-19, 1974, includes 132 lots of better essays and proofs,
well illustrated.
United States Stamped Envelopes and
Postal Cards including Proofs and Essays $35.00
CEP, Oct. 17-18, 1941, 1387 lots of which 274 are postal stationery and
postal card essays and proofs. Great sale!
Schiff Elite Auction No. 17 $15.00
JCS Elite Sale no. 17, May 26-28, 1995, 2523 lots of which 149 lots are
essays and proofs. The primary focus is on 20th century U.S. material.
United States Proofs and Essays,
Stamps and Covers $15.00
RAS Sale no. 265, Nov. 14-16, 1963, 1677 lots of which 453 relate to
essays and proofs, well illustrated, includes prices realized.
United States Essays and Proofs
$20.00
RAS Sale no. 364, Jan. 7, 1970, 415 lots, five photo plates, includes prices
realized.
United States Proofs and Essays,
Stamps and Covers $15.00
RAS Sale no. 377, Jun. 23-26, 1970, 2375 lots of which 554 are essays and
proofs, nine photo plates, includes prices realized.
United States Essays and Proofs (mainly 20th century) $20.00
RAS Sale no. 407, Feb. 9, 1972, 177 lots,
six photo plates, with prices realized.
United States Proofs, Essays, and Specimens
$20.00
RAS Sale no. 419, Oct. 18, 1972, 493 lots, 13 photo plates, with prices
realized.
United States Essays,
Proofs and “Specimens” $15.00
RAS Sale
No. 446, Mar. 14, 1974, 346 illustrated lots and P/R. Includes scarce and unusual pieces.
United States 19th and 20th Century
$15.00
RAS Sale no. 611, Dec. 15-17, 1982, 1755 lots of which 268 lots are essays
and proofs, includes prices realized.
United states Postal History, 19th
Century Essays, Proofs , and Stamps $15.00
RAS, Sale no. 616, Apr. 12-13, 1983, 1064 lots, illustrated throughout,
features essays and proofs of the 1861 and 1869 issues, includes prices
realized.
United states 19th and 20th Century
Stamps $15.00
RAS, Sale no. 635, Jun. 14, 1983, illustrated, many rare essay and proof
items throughout the sale, includes prices realized.
United States Essays and Proofs, Postal
History, 19th and 20th Century Stamps
RAS, Sale no. 713, Oct. 24-25, 1989,
illustrated, many rare essay and proof items throughout the sale, includes
prices realized.
A European's Large-Gold Collection of
1869 Pictorial Issues $15.00
RAS, Sale no. 819, Dec. 13, 1999, includes 71 lots of essays and proofs
including many great 1869 rarities, illustrated in full color, includes prices
realized.
United States Stamps $15.00
RAS, Sale no. 857, Feb. 27-28, 2003, includes 139 lots from the Finkelburg
restate illustrated in full color.
United States Stamps $15.00
RAS, Sale no. 864, Jun. 24-25, 2003, includes 46 lots mostly from the
Finkelburg restate illustrated in full color.
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