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247, 248, 253A, 254 - 263P1 Complete set of large die
proofs
Complete full size set of large die proofs on exhibition pages. A
pristine set. Ex-Wilson $4,500.00
247 - 284P2 Complete Roosevelt Small Die Proof Page
The complete page of the First Bureau small die proofs which has been
removed from a Roosevelt album. This page is in perfect condition and is one of
the hardest complete pages to find in the market today. Ex-Wilson $5,750.00
247, 248, 256, 262, and 263P4
Complete set of plate proofs on card. A perfect set, razor sharp
impressions and brilliant color throughout. Ex-Wilson $1,750.00
247P1
1c
Blue large die proof on india paper which has been removed
from the card blotter. $200.00
247P1
1c
Blue large die proof on india paper and die sunk on card. Perfect
brilliant impression. $250.00
247P4 Block of four
Plate proof on card. Card proof blocks of this issue are
quite scarce. $500.00
248P4 Block of four
Plate proof on card. Card proof blocks of this issue are
quite scarce. $500.00
250-E3
Light Red Type I triangle progressive essay on india paper. Ex-Wilson,
very rare. $1,000.00
250Pl
Carmine (Type I) large die proof on india paper and die sunk
on card. $250.00
251E1
Medium Red Type II triangle progressive essay on india paper
and die sunk on card. Ex-Wilson, very rare. $1,250.00
251E1
Deep Red Type II triangle progressive essay on india paper.
Ex-Wilson, very rare. $1,000.00
252-E2
Deep Red Type III triangle progressive essay on india paper and die sunk
on card. Ex-Wilson, very rare. $1,250.00
252-E2
Green Type III triangle progressive essay on india paper and die sunk on
card. Ex-Wilson, unique. $2,250.00
253AP1
Purple (Triangle II) large die proof on india paper and die
sunk on full size card. $325.00
254Pa Pair
Plate proof on stamp paper with glazed crackly OG. Beautiful
color and impression. $300.00
255Pb Pair
Plate proof on stamp paper, OG, NH. Fantastic color and
impression. $400.00
257TC1
Black trial color large die proof on india paper. Bureau proofing
room number is stamped on the back in blue (no, 49726). Based on the fact that
the number is on the back of the proof would indicate that this proof was
never die sunk on card. One of three known. $1,250.00
260P1
50c Orange First Bureau large die proof on india paper die sunk on card. Cut down. Cat. $450.00
(EP 36-29) $225.00
261TC1
Orange trial color die proof on india paper and die
sunk on card. Notation in black ink: "This stamp to be printed in black.
Approved. P.O.D., Aug 30 '94, Wesley R. Davis USPSA". Mounted on
exhibition page. Undoubtedly
unique. Ex-Finkelburg, Wilson $5,000.00
262-E5 + Model for the $5.00 vignette
Black die essay on india paper and die sunk on card. There
are areas highlighted that were strengthened on the approved die.
Mounted on exhibition page.
Ex-Wilson $2,500.00
Black vignette on pale
green card. This stock die is purported to have been used as a model for
the $5.00 vignette. Ex-Wilson $750.00
262 - 263P1 Approval Composite
Die proofs on india paper and die sunk on card. They were
then mounted side by side on a large card.
Notation in black ink at bottom: " Approved. P.O. Department, Sep 29th
1894, Wesley R. Davis U S Postage Stamp Asst.". Mounted on
exhibition page. Undoubtedly unique.
Ex-Finkelburg, Wilson $15,000.00
264P Pair
Blue plate proof on stamp paper, slightly disturbed OG. Rich
color and strong impression. $200.00
267P Pair
Carmine (Type III) plate proof on stamp paper, OG, LH with
center line in the right margin. $225.00
267P Pair
Carmine (Type III) plate proof on stamp paper, OG, LH.
$195.00
268P Pair
Purple plate proof on stamp paper, OG, LH. $200.00
270P Pair
Chocolate plate proof on stamp paper, OG. $200.00
271P Pair
Dull Brown plate proof on stamp paper, NG, small tape stain
in right example. $100.00
273P Pair
Dark Green plate proof on stamp paper, disturbed OG.
Rich color and strong impression. $200.00
281P1
Blue large die proof on india paper and die sunk on card.
Staining on card only at lower left. Catalog $750.00, net $350.00
283P2
Roosevelt small die proof on the original gray backing.
$375.00
284P1
Olive-green large die proof on india paper and die sunk on card. Die
proofs of the color change issues are quite scarce. The bottom half of the proof
is not toned, it is the reflection of the clear plastic sleeve. Ex-Wilson
$800.00
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