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One-Cent
63-E11b (formerly 55P2)
1c Indigo, Roosevelt small die proofs still affixed to the original
gray card backing. $325.00 each
63-E11c
(formerly 55P3)
1c Indigo, plate essays on India paper, sound. Ex-Pacetti Single:
$300.00, Pair: $600.00
63-E11c (formerly
55TC4)
1c Ultramarine, trial color plate essay on semitransparent stamp
paper, sound. Very rare. Ex-Pacetti $500.00
Three-Cent
65-E14
(formerly 56P1)
3c Red die essay on India paper. This is the finished die in the
intended color. With PSE certificate. $675.00
65-E15b
3c Deep Orange-red die essays on semitransparent stamp paper.
$750.00 Each
65-E15c (formerly 56TC1)
3c Black, trail color die proof pulled
on India paper and die sunk on the original card blotter. The die number
and National imprint are beneath the image of the die. Some light brown
ink spatter in the upper left area of the die sinkage which does not
affect the image. SCV: $2,000.00
Ex-Lake Shore
Net: $1,500.00
65-E15d
(formerly 56P2)
3c Dim deep Red, Roosevelt small die proof still affixed to the
original gray card backing. $325.00
65-E15f
(formerly 56P3)
3c Deep Red plate proof on India paper, sound. $250.00
65-E15f
(formerly 56TC3)
3c Scarlet trial color plate proof on India paper, sound. $350.00
65-E15h
3c
Brown rose finished “Premier Gravure” plate essay, OG, small HR, on
semi-transparent stamp paper, perforated 12, and well centered for this
issue. Please order by position. SCV: $550.00 each. Net: $475.00 each
Five-Cent
67-E8
5c
Jefferson, Black trial color die essay (unfinished design) pulled on
India paper and just about die block size. Die no. “442” and “National
Bank Note Company” imprint at bottom. Rare!
$1,500.00
67-E9d
(formerly 57P3)
5c Red-brown shade plate proof on India paper, sound. $300.00
67-E9d –
Block of four (formerly 57P3)
5c Brown shade plate proof on India paper, top sheet margin block of
four, sound. $1,000.00
67-E9d –
Block of four (formerly 57P3)
5c Brown shade plate proof on India paper right sheet margin block
of four, sound. $1,000.00
Ten-Cent
Twelve-Cent
69-E1a
12c
Black original vignette pulled on thick India paper. Very rare!
Ex-Gliedman
$750.00
69-E5b
12c Black vignette on ivory paper. Very scarce. $750.00
69-E9d (formerly
59P3)
12c Black plate proof on India paper, sound. $350.00
69-E6d (formerly 59P3) – Block of four
12 Black, “August design” plate proof
on India paper and still affixed to the original card blotter. Top sheet
margin block of four. Scott does not price blocks. A gem!
Ex-Gliedman
$1,250.00
Thirty-Cent
71-E2a (formerly 61TC1)
30c
Black trial color die essay on India paper reduced to stamp size, sound.
SCV: $1,750.00 Net: $325.00
71-E2b
(formerly 61P3)
30c Deep Red-orange plate essay on India paper, sound. $500.00
71-E2b (formerly 61P3)
30c
deep red orange, First Design, plate essay on India paper, block of
four, large margins all around, few faults including repaired tear,
appears fine, extremely rare. This is the only recorded multiple of
the 30c value. Ex-Finkelburg and “Lake
Shore” $2,000.00
71-E2c
30c
Black plate essay printed on cardboard which has been split thin
resulting in small faults. SCV: $500.00 each. Net: $250.00 each
Ninety-Cent
 72-E7a –
Die essay
90c Black large die essay pulled on India paper and die sunk on card
blotter. Die number “447” and the National Bank Note Company imprint are
located beneath the design. $1,750.00
72-E7f
90c Black plate essay on split card. $500.00
72-E7g (formerly
62aP4)
90c Blue plate essay on semitransparent stamp paper without gum.
$2,250.00
72-E7g
(formerly 62TC3)
90c Blue-green plate essay on thin wove paper without gum.
$275.00
Essays-Proofs Main Page
/ American Bank Note Co.
Specimen Stamps / Postmaster's Provisionals / 1847
Issue / 1851 Issue / Schernikow
Die Essays
Toppan Carpenter Submitted Designs for the 1861
Contract
August Issues (Premier Gravures) Prepared by
National Bank Note Co.
1861-68 Issue Die, Plate and
Atlanta Trial Color Proof Sets
1861 Issue / Bowlsby
Coupon Essays / 1869 Issue / Bank
Note Issues / Columbians /
First Bureau Issue /
20th Century / Airmails /
Departmental Officials / Back of
the Book / Postal Stationery
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