Private Die Match Essays and Proofs
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
|
| 1 |
P |
Alexander's Matches, 1c
Orange, Plate Proof on India 9RO2P3). Block of four, large margins all
around, brilliant color, fresh and Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles (Image) |
360.00
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2 |
P |
Alexander's Matches, 1c
Blue, Large Die Proof on India (RO3P1). On 150 x 229mm card with full
die sinkage, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice, ex Joyce and on his
page (Image) |
225.00
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 3 |
TC |
Thos. Allen, 1c Black, Large
Die Trial Color Proof on India (RO5TC1). On 150 x 221mm card with full
die sinkage, card with few light toned spots, otherwise Very Fine (Image) |
300.00
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 4 |
TC |
Alligator Match Co., 1c
Green, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (RO7TC1). On 75 x 97mm card
with full die sinkage, deep rich color, fresh and Very Fine (Image) |
500.00
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 5 |
P |
American Fusee Company, 1c
Black, Large Die Proof on India, 1c Blue, Large Die Trial Color Proof on
India (RO9P1, RO9TC1). Both approximately stamp size, second on 40 x
35mm card, first small thin spot, appear Fine
(Image) |
400.00
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 6 |
P |
American Match Co., 1c
Black, Large Die Proof on India (RO10P1). On 152 x 227mm card with full
die sinkage, intense shade, purple "23" handstamp at bottom right, some
slight toning around edges of card, otherwise Very Fine (Image) |
175.00
SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 7 |
P |
American Match Co., 3c
Black, Large Die Proof on India, 3c Green, Large Die Trial Color Proof on
India (RO11P1, RO11TC1). Die sunk on 228 x 151mm and 228 x 76mm
respectively with full die sinkage, rich colors, both show die crack at
left, Very Fine and choice, ex Joyce and on his original pages (Image) |
750.00
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 8 |
TC |
American Match Co., 3c
Green, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (RO11TC1). Slightly larger
than stamp size, bright color, Very Fine and choice, reported to be the
only example in this color, ex Joyce
(Image) |
500.00
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 9 |
TC |
American Match Co., 3c
Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (RO13TC1). Die sunk on 151
x 228mm card with full die sinkage, fresh and Very Fine (Image)
(imagea) |
500.00
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 9A |
TC |
American Match Co., 3c Buff
on Bond, Trial Color Proof (RO13TC). Large margins, bright color, fresh
and Very Fine, rare, unlisted on this paper or in this color in Scott,
nothing like this was offered in the Joyce sale
(Image) |
E. 300-400
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 10 |
P |
Bagley & Dunham, 1c Green,
Large Die Proof on India, 1c Black, Blue, Large Die Trial Color Proofs on
India (RO15P1, RO15TC1). Die sunk on approximately 153 x 230mm card
with full die sinkage, fresh colors, Very Fine and choice, ex Joyce and on
his original pages (Image) |
750.00
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction |