The Corey Long Collection of United States Stamps, Essays, Proofs and Covers continued...
1869 Pictorial Issue Essays and Proofs
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 380 |
E |
 1c Yellow, Die Essay on India, Cut to Shape (112-E5d). Magnificent color which is truly radiant, cut to shape as always and mounted on 25 x 35mm piece of thin paper, Very Fine and choice, an exceedingly rare example of
this essay (Image) |
750.00
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 381 |
E |
 1c-12c Small Numeral, Plate Essays on Stamp Paper (112-E4b/117-E1e). 21, all except four perforated, incl. 1c (4), 2c (6), 3c (5), 5c imperforate, two 10c imperforate and three 12c, wide range of colors
with no duplication, few small imperfections to be expected, Fine-Very Fine, attractive group (Image) |
1,965.00
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 382 |
E |
 2c-12c 1869 Pictorial Issue, Plate Essays (113-E3e, 114-E6b, 114-E6d, 115-E2c, 116-E1k, 117-E1e). Block of four of each, 10c unused (no gum), 12c part original gum, Very Fine, attractive group of these
essays in blocks of four, Scott Retail as singles (Image) |
2,400.00
SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 383 |
E |
 3c Blue, Small Numeral Die Essay on India (114-E4a). On 64 x 57mm card with full die sinkage, bright color, small rust spots near edge of die sinkage area, otherwise Very Fine, ex Earl of Crawford and with his notes on back (Image) |
1,500.00
SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 384 |
E |
 5c Washington, Large Lettering, Large Die Essay on India (115-E1b). Orange, 34
x 33mm, brilliant color, fresh and Very Fine (Image) |
600.00
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 385 |
E |
 10c Black, Die Essay on India, Stamp Size (116-E2b). Large margins, bright shade, Very Fine and scarce example of this unadopted design, this is the first we have offered since keeping computerized records
(Image) |
800.00
SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 386 |
E |
 15c Blue, Ty. III, Large Die Essay on India (129-E1 var). 34 x 30mm, deep rich colorVERY FINE AND CHOICE ESSAY OF THE 15-CENT TYPE III 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. UNLISTED IN SCOTT. This is similar to
the essay, Scott 129-E1, except it lacks the large "15" overprint. This particular color, in a darker Blue shade, is unlisted as the regular essay. It is possible that this was prepared but never overprinted. The Scott-listed variety with overprint
catalogues $3,250.00. (Image) |
E. 4,000-5,000
SOLD for $8,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 387 |
E |
 15c Red Brown, Frame Only, Perforated Essay on Pink Tinted Paper (129-E2 var). Paper with true Pink color which is especially noticeable when viewed from the back, rich colorVERY FINE AND
CHOICE. THIS UNUSUAL PERFORATED ESSAY IN PINK PAPER IS UNLISTED IN SCOTT. For the frame only essays of Scott 129, the Scott Catalogue only lists the design on India paper. This perforated vignette-only essay on pink paper may be unique. (Image) |
E. 3,000-4,000
SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 388 |
E |
 24c 1869 Pictorial Issue, Plate Essays on Salmon, Orange Buff (120-E2c,
120-E2d). Large margins, rich colors, fresh and Very Fine (Image) |
450.00
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 389 |
E |
 24c Black on
Dull Yellow Tinted, Small Numeral Plate Essay on India (120-E2e). Block of four, large margins incl. sheet margin at right, intense shade, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles (Image) |
1,000.00
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 390 |
E |
 30c Brown Orange, Yellow Brown, Burgoyne Large Die Essay on
India (121-E1a). 70 x 50mm with imprint at bottom, radiant color, Very Fine and choice (Image) |
800.00
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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