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First Bureau Issue

 

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247-263P2, 279-284P2 First Bureau complete Roosevelt page
Complete set of the First Bureau issue small die proofs mounted on the original page from a Roosevelt album. This page is in perfect condition and it should be noted that it is one of the very few full pages that still exists. Scott does not price full pages  Ex-Wilson (EP49-23) $6,000.00



252E-B “Fat George”
Carmine die essay on india paper and die sunk on card. This is the first state of the die (head unfinished). The shading on the vignette makes Washington look fat. Note: Brazer number used since it corresponds with the description in Brazer’s handbook. Ex-Morris (EP49-21) $2,500.00


252E-Ab
Carmine die essay on india paper and die sunk on card. This is the fourth state of the die (head unfinished). Note: Brazer number used since it corresponds with the description in Brazer’s handbook. Ex-Crawford (EP49-22) $1,500.00


262-E4
Black die essay on india paper and die sunk on card. Unfinished engraving for the $2.00 issue. Very rare. Ex-Wilson (EP49-20) $2,750.00



 

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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