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Columbian & Trans -Mississippi Issues
 


The Columbian Issue
 

                Page last updated: 2-23-2011


Columbian Cardboard Plate Proofs

 230-245P4 - Complete set
A complete set of the 1893 Columbian issue plate proofs on cardboard. This set is comparable to the india paper plate proof set which was sold in our newsletter no. 51. The colors are vibrant throughout, nice even margins, and free of any faults. Only about one in twenty sets seen in the market today will approach this quality. Also has the original distribution envelope. $1,900.00

 230-245P4 - Card Proof Sets Offered in Three Types of Condition
Complete set Columbian plate proofs on card. This is an extremely fine set with outstanding color and nice margins throughout. Very few sets remain in this quality.  $1,750.00. We have VF sets in stock priced at $1,350.00 and  F-VF set priced at $995.00. Please call toll-free 800/696-8403.

The Trans-Mississippi Issue

 

Essays

290-E4
10c Dull dusky violet blue frame with black vignette full size die essay pulled on india paper and die sunk on card. $350.00

Proofs

288P1 - Large die proof
5c dull blue die proof pulled on india paper and die sunk on card blotter. Brilliant color and impression $495.00

291P1 – Western Mining Prospector
Sage-green large die proof pulled on india paper and die sunk on card. Size reduced to ¼ inch within the die sinkage. Razor sharp impression and vibrant impression. (EP50-37) $475.00


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