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1871-1874 PROPRIETARY ISSUE STAMPS continued...

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
741		RB10a	#RB10a, $5.00 Green and black on violet paper, a remarkable bottom margin example with full imprint of George T. Jones, excellent centering, rich bright color and an excellent clarity of impression, full original gum, a few h.r.'s, tiny thin speck, a small edge repair at right and a single light toned spot, extremely fine appearance; an extraordinarily rare combination of physical characteristics: original gum, choice centering and a full imprint in the margin; because the Cunliffe collection contains three examples of the Five Dollar Proprietary stamp with an imprint (this mint single, a rejoined pair, and the fabulous strip of three), one might get the impression that they are somewhat available, however, in our exhaustive search of past revenue catalogs, we were unable to locate any other examples. (Image)	for used $10,000.00 SOLD for $7,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
742		RB10a	#RB10a, $5.00 Green and black on violet paper, an exceedingly handsome and incredibly rare mint example, well centered, sumptuously rich color and a deeply etched impression, part original gum, two tiny thin specks, a virtually undetectable minute repair at top and two faint toned spots at the left of the vignette, very fine appearance; the aforementioned flaws are quite inconsequential, as nearly all examples have more severe faults and mint copies are almost never encountered (there is at most one original gum fault free example extant). (Image)	for used $10,000.00 SOLD for $5,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
743		RB10a	#RB10a, $5.00 Green and black on violet paper, an incredibly rare unused example of this high value, well centered, exceedingly rich colors, barest trace of an edge thin at the bottom left corner which is slightly rounded and a tiny expert repair at the top of the left margin (latter not mentioned on the certificate), very fine appearance; the certificate calls this violet paper but it has a strong green cast and could more appropriately be called intermediate paper; 1975 PF certificate. (Image)	for used $10,000.00 SOLD for $3,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
744	O	RB10a	#RB10a, $5.00 Green and black on violet paper, well centered, strong rich color and a crisp detailed impression, 1878 ms. cancel, slight edge thins at top and a few short perfs. at bottom, very fine appearance; despite the minor imperfections (virtually all copies have faults or repairs), this is a highly desirable example of this rare high value. (Image)	$10,000.00 SOLD for $3,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
745	O	RB10a	#RB10a, $5.00 Green and black on violet paper, bottom margin rejoined horizontal pair with Wilcox's imprint in margin of right stamp, strong rich colors, well centered and margined, neat ms. cancels dated Feb 18., 1879, very faint insignificant creases and a pinpoint thin speck on left stamp, very fine; a phenomenally rare pair that is one of only three multiples known, the other two being a non-imprint horizontal pair and the imprint strip of three offered in the next lot; a spectacular and important showpiece that would be perfect for exhibition. (Image)	$22,500.00+ SOLD for $10,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
746	O	RB10a	#RB10a, $5.00 Green and black on violet paper, a magnificent bottom sheet-margin imprint strip of three, exceedingly well centered, deeply rich colors and highly detailed impressions, 1879 ms. cancels, right stamp with small internal repair, left stamp with minor toned spots, vertical perforations had become separated and have been neatly reattached with hinges, very fine appearance.For years it was assumed the largest known multiple of the Five Dollar Proprietary Stamp was a horizontal pair. One pair was offered in both the 1989 Weill Brothers sale and the 1991 Joyce collection and in both catalogs it was listed as the largest known multiple, with one other pair known. The other pair they are referring to is apparently the rejoined imprint pair offered in the previous lot. This strip of three, with its excellent centering, deep color, and most important of all, full imprints of both Jos. R. Carpenter and George T. Jones in the bottom margin, is not only the largest multiple of this rare stamp, but also one of the most amazing showpieces in all of Nineteenth Century revenues.An incredible imprint strip of three that is one of the most important items in the entire Cunliffe collection. (Image)	$32,500.00+ SOLD for $27,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
747	O	RB10b	#RB10b, $5.00 Green and black on green paper, well centered, strong rich colors and well incised impressions, small ms. cancel, two tiny thin spots at bottom and a couple trivial facial scuffs at top, very fine appearance.To date there have been only three certified copies of the Five Dollar Proprietary on green paper. One, with P.F. certificates #18044 and 285445, is extensively repaired. A second example was in the Joyce and Zoellner collections and has a small thin spot. There is another example that has a 1996 PSE certificate as green paper, however, in 2003 that stamp was submitted to the Philatelic Foundation and received a certificate stating it is on intermediate paper. Therefore, the Cunliffe copy, with its minor flaws, is one of the two best examples of the three Five Dollar Proprietary on Green Paper that are currently known.Not only is this one of the most important stamps of United States revenues, it is also one of the rarest and most desirable stamps in all of United States philately. Accompanied by 1991 PF and PSE certificates. (Image)	$40,000.00 SOLD for $85,000.00 Will close during Public Auction

1871-1874 PROPRIETARY ISSUE COLLECTION LOTS

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
748	O	RB1/8	First Issue Proprietary mounted collection balance of about 60 singles and seven blocks, with at least four each of the 1c-10c values in both violet and green papers, also 50c on violet paper, a few varieties, 3c-10c blocks, there are many better cancels to be found including fancy printed and handstamped, also some unused or mint (including blocks), mostly fine-very fine or better with many premium stamps.	Est. $1,500-2,000 SOLD for $3,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
749	O	RB	First Proprietary issue accumulation of over 100 stamps, much is the lower value denominations with better cancels, including many printed and some handstamped, also a few blocks, 1c imperforate pair and a 50c on green paper, mixed condition but many useful items will be found.	Est. $400-500 SOLD for $3,250.00 Will close during Public Auction

1875-1881 PROPRIETARY ISSUE PROOFS

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
750	P	RB11P1-17P1	#RB11P1-17P1, 1c-6c Proprietary, large die proofs on India, a complete run of the seven different values that were produced by the National Bank Note Company, each die sunk on a card measuring in size from 88x100mm to 105x131mm, a fresh and crisp lot, very fine; an especially attractive set of these rare proofs. (Image)	$3,600.00 SOLD for $1,150.00 Will close during Public Auction
751	TC	RB11TC	#RB11TC, 1c Red brown, large die trial color proof on India, die sunk on 67x79mm card, quite fresh except for a faint toned spot in bottom margin, very fine. (Image)	$500.00 SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
752	TC	RB11TC	#RB11TC, 1c Black, large die trial color proof on India, die sunk on 81x96mm card, some aging to the proof and card, still a highly collectable example of this elusive trial color proof. (Image)	$500.00 SOLD for $210.00 Will close during Public Auction

1875-1881 PROPRIETARY ISSUE STAMPS

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
753		RB11c	#RB11c, 1c Green, roulette 6, mint block of four, deep color, full o.g., fine-very fine; a scarce and seldom offered block. (Image)	for used $700.00 SOLD for $230.00 Will close during Public Auction
754		RB11d	#RB11d, 1c Green, imperforate horizontally, mint vertical pair, deep color, o.g., tiny thin speck, otherwise fine; an elusive error that Scott incorrectly lists as imperforate between. (Image)	for used $300.00 SOLD for $150.00 Will close during Public Auction
755		RB13c	#RB13c, 3c Orange, roulette 6, very rare mint block of eight (4x2), wonderfully fresh, full o.g., a few minor h.r.'s, top left stamps with miniscule thin speck, fine. (Image)	for used $1,350.00+ SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction
756	O	RB13c var.	#RB13c var., 3c Orange, roulette 6, vertical pair, imperforate between, nicely centered, bright color, light 1880 blue handstamp of Jas. F. Lobden, very fine; an important error rarity of the 1875 Proprietary Issue, being the only example we have ever seen; not listed in Scott. (Image)	Est. $1,000-1,500 SOLD for $1,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
757	O	RB14a	#RB14a, 4c Red brown on silk paper, exceptionally well centered, strong rich color, fancy pentagon cancel of Reeds India Remedies, extremely fine; an exceedingly well struck example of this visually striking cancel. (Image)	Est. $200-300 SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
758		RB16b	#RB16b, 5c Black, mint horizontal strip of four, rich color, full original gum, left stamp with trivial rust spot, fine; only one larger multiple exists. (Image)	for used $550.00+ SOLD for $180.00 Will close during Public Auction
759	O	RB16b	#R16b, 5c Black, fresh stamp cancelled by blue fancy heart printed cancel of the Victor E. Mauger Company, a manufacturer of playing cards, stamp with thin, a very fine strike of this rare and beautiful cancel. (Image)	Est. $200-300 SOLD for $190.00 Will close during Public Auction
760		RB16c	#RB16c, 5c Black, roulette 6, an incredibly rare mint example, marvelously fresh, full original gum, minor h.r., fine; one of the very few sound original gum examples in existence. (Image)	for used $1,750.00 SOLD for $1,450.00 Will close during Public Auction