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SECOND ISSUE PROOFS AND TRIAL COLORS continued...

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
541	P	R133P1	#R133P1, $500.00 Red, dark green and black Large Persian Rug, large die proof on India, on stamp size card, with security punches at top and bottom, minor adherences on reverse from previous mounting, very fine; an exceedingly rare proof, being the first example in the issued color we have seen with the security punches. ex-Little. (Image)	$3,750.00 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
542	TC	#R133ATC	#R133ATC, $5,000.00 Yellow orange, green and black large die trial color proof on India, mounted on 140x185mm card, with full imprints on both sides, security punch at bottom right, radiant rich colors on a bright white card, insignificant shallow mounting thin on the extreme right edge of the card, very fine.The $5,000.00 revenue was prepared for use, with the accepted colors being red orange, dark green and black. In his book "The Legendary Persian Rug", Thomas C. Kingsley speculates that such a large denomination stamp's intended use was exclusively on large railroad mortgage documents. Apparently it was decided that its need would be so rare, that is was never printed as a stamp. In a letter to Mr. Lamasure, Carpenter wrote "I send you the $5,000 stamp approved in the colors in which it is to be printed in case we have an order for this stamp - a very improbable contingency". Although never printed in stamp form, the proofs and trial colors of the $5,000.00 Revenue stamp remain one of the most visually striking and desirable items in all of United States philately - not just for revenue and proof collectors - but to all stamp collectors who appreciate the intricate design and beautiful engraving that give these large size stamps their iconic status. In addition to their extraordinary eye-appealing qualities, they are also extremely rare, with only a total of 15 examples of any size or color being recorded in private hands. However, this stunning example which has not been on the market since 1972, is one of only three trial color proofs to show full imprints on both sides. It is, unquestionably, the finest of the three due to its overall condition and size of margins which have not been cut down. A magnificent showpiece of extraordinary beauty and rarity and an incomparable opportunity to own one of the most recognizable gems in all of philately. (Image)	Est. $15,000-20,000 SOLD for $35,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
543	TC	R133ATC	#R133ATC, $5,000.00 Yellow orange, green and black, large die trial color proof on India, large margins all around, gorgeous rich color and highly detailed impressions, slight thins, one of which causes a faint stain at the top right, very fine appearance.In his census of the $5,000.00 proofs and trial colors, Thomas Kingsley records three examples in yellow orange, green and black (including the previous lot). However, this example (#5M-9) has the yellow orange color incorrectly listed as orange, making a total of only four examples with this color combination - making it even more rare than the proof in the accepted colors. Adding further to this proof's rarity is the fact that only two of the four do not have the security punch (both of these are stamp size). Virtually all of the off-card examples of the $5,000.00 Revenue stamp have faults to some degree, due to the fragile India paper and the large size of the stamp.A lovely example of this rare and eye-arresting trial color proof; ex-Little. (Image)	$7,500.00 SOLD for $8,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
544	TC	R133ATC	#R133ATC, $5,000.00 Orange red, dark green and black large die trial color proof on India, large balanced margins all around, showing a small portion of the imprint at right, beautiful vibrant colors, small tear at top right and a shallow thin spot at bottom, very fine.This is the only recorded example in this color combination (and the basis for the listing in the Scott catalog) according to the census taken by Thomas Kingsley. There are three color combinations of the $5,000.00 Revenue proof that are unique. One is in orange red, dark blue and black. It was part of Thomas Kingsely's personal collection. It has small faults and realized $13,200.00 when last sold in a 2003 auction. Another is the olive drab, green and black. It was described in the Kingsley book as having "a very unpleasant bilious appearance". The third unique proof is the example offered here.An eye-arresting showpiece of exceptional desirability, not only for its unique status, but also for its outstanding appearance. (Image)	$8,000.00 SOLD for $18,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
545	P	#R133AP1	#R133AP1, $5,000.00 Red orange, dark green and black, large die proof on India, large margins all around that show a faint trace of an imprint at right, brilliantly rich colors, two shallow thin spots and a trivial stain above the "T" in "Thousand", otherwise very fine.In the Kingsley book, he classifies the orange shades into two distinct groups. One having red orange and dark green colors and the other group with orange and green. This proof he puts in with the former group, listing it as a deep red orange. He records only three examples falling into the red orange shade category. While this has a few minor flaws, they are not at all distracting, and the overall condition of this proof is quite superior to most off-card examples of the $5,000.00 Revenue. This particular copy has not been on the market in over 40 years.A gorgeous example that would enhance any serious United States collection of proofs, revenues or postage stamps. (Image)	$7,500.00 SOLD for $17,000.00 Will close during Public Auction

SECOND ISSUE STAMPS

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
547		R103	#R103, 1c Blue and black, mint block of six (3x2), strong colors, o.g., fine; only one larger multiple is known (rejoined block of sixteen); ex-Turner. (Image)	Est. $300-400 SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
548		R106b	#R106b, 4c Blue and black, half used as 2c, tied to 1873 check of the First National Bank, Champlain, N.Y. by herringbone cancel, also with dated handstamp cancel, check with usual cut cross and a couple vertical folds not affecting the stamp, fine; a rare bisect and the only value of the second issue that Scott lists as such. (Image)	$925.00 SOLD for $1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
549		R107	#R107, 5c Blue and black, mint block of 30 (5x6), lovely rich colors, full original gum, some minor perf. reinforcements and a couple small creases, bottom right stamp with small stain, fine-very fine appearance; only three larger multiples exist. (Image)	Est. $200-300 SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction
550	O	R108	#R108, 6c Blue and black, block of four, with extra row of horizontal perfs. in all stamps, blue handstamp cancels, attractive colors, top left stamp with perf. fault at top, fine appearance; the largest known multiple of this stamp, being one of only three blocks recorded; ex-Turner. (Image)	$850.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
551	O	R109	#R109, 10c Blue and black, block of twenty (4x5), fresh colors, light ms. cancels, minor creasing, otherwise fine-very fine; only two larger multiples are known. (Image)	Est. $200-300 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
552		R110	#R110, 15c Blue and black, mint block of nine (3x3), lovely rich colors, full o.g., a few minor h.r.'s, fine. (Image)	for used $475.00+ SOLD for $110.00 Will close during Public Auction
553		R110	#R110, 15c Blue and black, top margin partial inverted imprint block of sixteen (4x4), extraordinarily bright and fresh, full original gum, just a few trivial perf. reinforcements, top left stamp with faint thin speck, fine; this is the largest known multiple and the only block of sixteen recorded. (Image)	for used $800.00+ SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
554		R111	#R111, 20c Blue and black, unused block of eight (2x4), deep vibrant color, a few reinforced perfs., horizontal crease in the bottom stamps, fine-very fine appearance; only one larger multiple exists. (Image)	Est. $150-200 SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
555	O	R112	#R112, 25c Blue and black, well centered, rich colors, cancelled by a large fancy scroll gold handstamp of H. Cornell, Jr., General Agt., some scissor cut perfs. at bottom right, small pinhole, otherwise very fine; the first example we have seen of this cancel and one of the very few gold cancels in all of United States philately. (Image)	Est. $300-400 SOLD for $625.00 Will close during Public Auction
556		R112b	#R112b, 25c Blue and black, sewing machine perforations, unused bottom margin partial imprint and plate no. 21 strip of three, well centered, rich colors, light horizontal crease, otherwise very fine; a rare position piece of the sewing machine perforation; cataloged as a used pair and single. (Image)	for used $410.00+ SOLD for $1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
557		R112b	#R112b, 25c Blue and black, sewing machine perforations, mint block of four, attractive colors, nicely centered, full original gum, faint crease in top stamps, bottom left stamps with tiny toned spot, otherwise very fine; a rare block that is the largest known multiple. (Image)	for used $1,500.00 SOLD for $1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
558	O	R112c	#R112c, 25c Blue and black, perf. 8, rich colors, light ms. cancel, a very fine example of this most elusive variety. (Image)	$275.00 SOLD for $525.00 Will close during Public Auction
559	O	R114	#R114, 40c Blue and black, horizontal pair, excellent centering, fresh color, light blue herringbone cancel, choice very fine; the Curtis census records only three other multiples of this stamp (two pairs and a strip of four). (Image)	$190.00 SOLD for $260.00 Will close during Public Auction
560	O	R115	#R115, 50c Blue and black, block of twelve (4x3), deep intense colors and impressions, ms. "X" cancels, two small thin spots, otherwise fine; the largest recorded multiple of this revenue. (Image)	Est. $200-300 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction