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  Die & Plate Proofs
#37Pc - 24c Washington (1860)
1860 Imperf Corner Single
SPECTACULAR GEM - Plate Proof
No Gum on Stamp Paper
As Issued - UNIQUE Position
Gorgeous In Every Respect!
One of the FINEST Known
Lovely Distinctive Color
1989 & 2002 P.F. Certificates
Net $2250.00
#40-47P2 (1857-60) Reprints
Small Die Proofs on Roosevelt Cards
Pristine FRESH Set
Only 85 Sets Printed
Few Sound Intact Sets Remaining
A CHOICE Quality Set
Net $3900.00
#73aP1 - 2c Die II Large Die
Spectacular "Black-Jack" Item
Amazing Fresh Sound Proof
Full Die Sinkage
On 129mm x 185mm Card
Starling Rich Warm Color
National Bank Note Imprint
Printed at Bottom
BEAUTIFUL!
Net $2250.00
#78P3 - 24c (1861) Lilac
Bottom Corner Margin Block of 4
India Plate Proof on Card
WOW - Stunning Position Block
Absolutely GORGEOUS!
Net $650.00
#83P(5) - 3c Rose "C" Grill
Imperforate Margin Pair
On Gummed Stamp Paper
Pristine - Lightly Hinged
Amazing Select Pair
Very Scarce - Especially
In CHOICE Condition!
2001 PSE Certificate 48157
Net $2500.00
#112-22P1 – (1869) Pictorials
Large Die Proofs Complete
India Die Sunk on Card
Fabulous Complete Full Size Set
138 x 217 mm
1c With Small Stain on Card at Bottom
Not Affecting the Actual India Proof
Includes Both 15c Values
RARE as Such – Only 90c Pictured
Truly A CHOICE Rare Set!
Net $8000.00
#164-P2a 24c (1873) Violet
1915 Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof
Only 3 to 5 Exist
CHOICE FRESH QUALITY
Grossly Under-Valued
1990 P.F. Certificate 225879
Net $3000.00
#205-09P2a - 1c-10c Complete
1881-82 Issues Set of 5
"Panama-Pacific" Small Die Proofs
Only 3 to 5 of Each Printed
On Yellowish Wove Paper
CHOICE Fresh Set
Rarely Seen as Complete Set!
Net $8000.00
#210-P2a - (1883) Red Brown
Pan Pacific Small Die Proof
Only 3 to 5 Were Issued
Large Balanced Margins
RARE & Elusive Proof
Thin Yellowish Paper as Issued
First Time We Have Offered One
Amazingly Fresh!
2004 P.F. Certificate 409042
Net $2500.00

#215-17-18P3 Banknotes
Blocks of 4
India Proofs on Card
Absolute perfection
Unbelievable Fresh Intense Color
Net  $775.0
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#219-29P2 - 1c-90c
18890-93 Complete Less #219D
"Roosevelt" Small Die Proofs
Mounted on Original Gray Cards
Pristine Fresh Set - Only 85 Printed
Brilliant Colors - GORGEOUS!
WOW - Simply Great Eye Appeal
Net $2100.00
#247-63, 279-81-83-84P2 Complete
1c-$5.00 Bureau Issues
Complete as Issued - Set of 17
"Roosevelt" Small Die Proofs
Mounted on Original Gray Cards
Fabulous Fresh CHOICE Set
Only 85 Printed
Rarely Seen as Intact Set!
Net $5250.00
#247P4 - 1c (1894) Blue
Plate Proof on Card
Plate Block of 6
GEM Quality- WOW!
Large Margins
Brilliant Color & Card
Normal Old-time Hinging
Simply Gorgeous Fresh Block
Way Above Typical Condition
Net $1400.00
#294-99P1 - 1c-10c Complete
1901 Pan American Set
Large Die Proofs
India - Die Sunk on Cards
Fabulous Choice FRESH Set
All Full 200mm x 150mm
Beautiful Fresh Set
Image 10c #299P1 Only - Shown
Net $3100.00
#294-99P2 - 1c-10c Complete
1901 Pan American Set
"Roosevelt" Small Die Proofs
Mounted on Large Original Gray Cards
Fabulous Choice FRESH Set
Only 85 Were Printed
Simply Stunning!
Net $3500.00
#367P2 - 2c Lincoln Memorial
"Roosevelt" Small Die Proof
On White Wove Paper
Only 85 Printed
Pristine Fresh SCARCE Proof
Simply Gorgeous!
Net $900.00

#397P2-400P2 Pan Pacifics
1c - 10c Small Die Proofs
Matched Set - 34 x 26mm
RARE Seldom Seen Set
Possibly UNIQUE as Intact Set
Fresh Gorgeous CHOICE Quality
Each With 2006 P.F. Certificate
Only 5 or 6 of Each Existing
Surely a Rare Offering
Ex: Livingston
Net $10750.00

#407P1 - 7c (1914) Black
Large Die Proof
India Die Sunk on Card
Full Size 150mm x 200mm
With Blue Control Number on Reverse
A RARE 20th Century Large Die
Ex: Roosevelt
Net $2350.00

#423P2a - $1.00 (1915) Violet Black
Pan Pacific Small Die Proof
ONLY 3 - 5 Known
RARE Extraordinary Proof
Pristine FRESH Condition
Gorgeous Franklin Variety
2006 P.F. Certificate 438090
Net $2500.00

#569P1 - 30c Olive Brown
Large Die India on Card
Full Size 202 x 152mm
Exceptionally FRESH & Clean
Blue Control Number on Reverse
Signed Hubert Work Postmaster
This From The President Coolidge Set
Net $1900.00
#572P1 - $2.00 Deep Blue Capitol
Fabulous Large Die Proof
India - Die Sunk on Card
Full 200mm x 150mm Size
Extremely Fresh & Gorgeous
"Approved" & Signed Hubert Work
Blue Control Number On Reverse
A 20th Century Large Die Rarity!
Net $2900.00
#649-50P1 (1928) Aeronautics
Large Die Proofs
India Mounted on Card
Full Size 2oomm x 150mm
SPECTACULAR FRESH SET!
Signed Harry S. New - Postmaster
Blue Control Numbers on Reverse
Extremely RARE Set
2c Slight Stain at Top
Only a Handful of Sets Existing
Truly a Rare Offering
Net $3250.00
#649P2-650P2 2c & 5c Aeronautics
Set Small Die Proofs
WOW - Spectacular Set
Ex: Livingston
Pristine Never Hinged FRESH Set
Each 43 x 28mm
Brilliant Colors & Paper
Only 5 to 6 of Each Existing
Each With 2006 P.F. Certificate
Net $3850.00
#C4-6P1 (1923) Airmails
Large Die Proofs
Die Sunk on Card
C4 & C5 205mm x 154mm
C6 200mm x 154mm
With Control Numbers on Reverse
Signed "Harry S. New"
Postmaster General August 1, 1923
Only 5 Sets Believed to Exist
A Real Piece of Airmail
Philatelic History!
Possibly the Finest Set Known
Net $17500.00
#C7-C9P1 (1926-27) Map Set
Stunning Large Die Proofs
India - Die Sunk on Card
Full 200mm x 150mm Size
Signed & "approved" Harry S. New
Blue Control Numbers on Reverse
Stunning RARE Pristine Set
For the Airmail Specialist!
Image - C9P1 Only Shown
Net $9500.00
#E2P2a - 10c 1888 Spec. Del.
"Panama-Pacific" Small Die Proof
On Yellowish Wove Paper
RARE - Only 3 to 5 Printed
Stunning Sought After Proof
Absolutely Fabulous!
Net $3000.00
#E4-P2a 10c (1894) Blue
1915 Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof
Only 3 to 5 Exist
CHOICE FRESH QUALITY
Grossly Under-Valued
Stunning RARE Proof
Net $3300.00
#E13P1 - 15c (1925) Deep Orange
Large Die Proof
India Die Sunk on Full Size Card
Signed & Approved “Harry S. New”
March 7, 1925 – Postmaster General
Blue Control Number on Reverse
Very RARE & Seldom Seen Proof
Immaculate Fresh Condition
Net $2850.00
#F1-P2a 10c (1911) Registry
1915 Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof
Only 3 to 5 Exist
CHOICE FRESH QUALITY
Grossly Under-Valued
Simply Fabulous Pristine Proof
Net $3250.00
#J28Pa - 50c Bright Claret
Postage Due Issue
Imperf Plate Proof Pair
On Stamp Paper
SUPERB NEVER HINGED
Fabulous Rare NH Pair
1991 P.F. Certificate 241915
Net $1500.00
#J31-37P1 - 1c-50c Complete
1894 Postage Due Set of 7
Lovely Large Die Proofs
India - Die Sunk on Card
2c With Shade Variety
Hinged On Reverse
All Full 150mm x 200mm
Image - J37P1 Only Shown
Net $950.00
#J31-37P2a - 1c-50c Complete
1894 Postage Due Set of 7
"Panama-Pacific" Small Die Proofs
Extremely RARE Offering
Only 3 to 5 of Each Printed
Rarely Seen as Intact Set
Each With P.F. Certificate
Net $3150.00
#O1-O93P1 Complete
Set of 92 FULL SIZE (140 x 229mm)
Large Die Proofs
India Mounted on Card
EXTREMELY RARE AS SUCH!
Complete Sets Are Rarely Seen
Not to Mention Full Size!
Scarce & Highly Under-Cataloged
Truly a Rare Opportunity to Acquire
An Extraordinary FRESH Set
O70 Alone is Pictured
Net $11500.00
#O71P4a - $20.00 State Dept.
Inverted Center - Partial Plate Pos.
RARE - Sought After Card Proof
Extremely Fresh Vivid Colors
Razor Sharp Detail
Fabulous Plate Position Invert!
Simply a "Knock-Out" Piece!
Net $11500.00
#PR102-13P1 1c-$100.00 Complete
Full Set Large Die Proofs - Newspapers
All 150mm x 200mm Full Size
Extremely Fresh & GORGEOUS Set
Brilliant Colors on ALL
Absolutely Beautiful!
Image - PR113P1 Only Shown
Net $1850.00
#R26P4 - 5c Red For'n Exchange
Die Proof on Card
Block of Four
Large Margins All Around
Superb GEM Condition
Simply Stunning Quality!
Bright Rich Color
No Back Hinging
Seldom Offered This Nice
Net $1200.00
#R28P4 - 5c Red Playing Cards
Die Proof on Card
Horizontal Pair
Large Margins All Around
Superb GEM Condition
Simply Stunning Quality!
Bright Rich Color
No Back Hinging
Seldom Offered This Nice
Net $600.00
#R39P4 - 15c Brown For'n Exchange
Die Proof on Card
Horizontal Pair
Large Margins All Around
Superb GEM Condition
Simply Stunning Quality!
Bright Rich Color
No Back Hinging
Seldom Offered This Nice
Net $600.00
#R150P4 - $20.00 Orange & Black
(1872) Third Issue Revenue
Card Proof - Block of 4
Spectacular Fresh Condition
Absolutely Perfect on Back
No Hinging - No Problems!
Rarely Offered Block of 4
Fresh Warm Color
Nice Margins All Around
A Rare Condition Offering
Net $600.00
   Trial Color Proofs

#1TC1 - 5c Black Trial Color
Near Full Size on India
Full Cross Hatching
Fabulous Fresh Popular Proof
Simply Amazing Deep Rich Color
Sharp Vivid Impression
Pristine Choice Condition
Net $1350.00

#38TC3 - 30c Black Trial Color
Plate Proof on India
AMAZING FRESH QUALITY
Complete Margins All Around
Extraordinary Intense Color
Fresh Paper - Detailed Impression
Truly One of the Finest Known!
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!
Net $2150.00
#43TC - 10c Washington
Full Set Atlanta Trial Colors
VF-XF FRESH SET
Spectacular Intense Colors
Beautiful Fresh Sound Set
Razor Sharp Etched Impressions
Absolutely GORGEOUS!
Net $650.00
#45TC - 24c Washington
Full Set Atlanta Trial Colors
VF-XF FRESH SET
Spectacular Intense Colors
Beautiful Fresh Sound Set
Razor Sharp Etched Impressions
Absolutely GORGEOUS!
Net $650.00
#66TCa - 3c Washington (1861)
Horiz. Imperf Pair on Stamp Paper
Full Lightly Hinged O.G.
Deep Intense Color
Large Balanced Margins
Lovely Trial Color Proof Pair
1990 P.F. Certificate 226362
Net $1250.00
#71TC2 - 30c (1861) Orange
Fabulous Fresh Small Die Proof
Fabulous Eye Appeal
Rich Color - Bright Paper
Stunning & Sound
Truly Scarce & Under-cataloged
Net $375.00

#73TC  -  2c “Blackjack”
Vertical Pair
Olive Trial Color
With Experimental Cancel
A RARE OFFERING!
Net  $1750.00 

123TC-132TC 1869 Designs
Atlanta Trial Colors
Complete Set of 78 Proofs
AMAZING QUALITY SET!
Complete Sets in Themselves
Are RARELY Offered
This Set - XF to Superb 
Only 2 Low Values & One 12c Value
Hinge Remnant or Very Shallow Thin

Remainder All Without Faults
Can't  Imagine A Nicer Set Exists
All 4 Margin Examples With
Breathtaking Vibrant Colors
For the 1869 Enthusiast
Net $26500.00

#121TCP1 30c Trial Color (1869)
Large Die on India
Scott Lists Dull Violet & Golden Brown
This Appears as Dull Violet & Deep Brown
Possibly Unlisted Combination
Fresh SPECTACULAR Rare Piece
Missing From Finkleburg & Juhring
A Must for the '69 Specialist
Net $3900.00

#190TC1 - 30c Dark Brown
Large Die Trial Color Proof
India Die Sunk on Card
Full Die Sinkage
Razor Sharp Etched Impression
Fresh, Scarce & Very Fine
A Lovely 19th Century Trial Color
Net $1500.00
#212TC - 1c Franklin
Copper Brown Trial Color
SUPERB FRESH CONDITION
Sharp Crisp Image
About as Nice as They Come!
Intense Vivid Color
Net $1250.00
#224TC - Trial Colors
3 Trial Color Pairs
Forming Plate# Imprint Strip
All With Full Original Gum
Black Brown, Brown, & Orange Red
FRESH & Very Fine Grouping
Scarce & Intriguing!
Net $650.00
#234TC1 - 5c Columbian
Orange Brown - India on Card
Trial Color Proof
Sharp Impression
A Gorgeous Sound Piece!
Size 78 x 90 mm
With Full Die Sinkage
Beautiful & Fresh
Net $750.00
#234TC2 - 5c Columbian
5c Dark Violet Card Proof
Full Die Sinkage
Size - 67mm x 78mm
Spectacular Fresh Proof
1982 P.F. Certificate 106321
Net $750.00

#J1-7TC   First Issue Postage Dues

Full Set Atlanta Trial Colors

All 5 Colors – Total 35 Proofs

4 Margins Sound Throughout!

RARE Full Intact Set

Brilliant Rich Colors

Normal Hinging on Back

Way of Above Typical Condition

Drastically Undervalued!

Simply Gorgeous

Net  $2250.00

#O25-34TC (1873) Dept. of Justice
Atlanta Trial Color Proofs
Complete Set 1c - 90c Values
All 5 Colors - Total 50 Proofs
Full 4 Margins on Every Proof
A True Condition Rarity Set!
Brilliant Fresh Colors
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!
Scarce & Undervalued by Scott
Net $3100.00
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  Specimen Stamps

#PR62S-a 10c (1879) Black
DOUBLE Red Overprint
Only 3 to 4 are Known to Exist
This Possibly Being the Finest
Brilliant Fresh Paper
Perfectly Sound No Gum
Rich Intense Brilliant Color
A True Periodical Rarity!
2002 P.F. Certificate 392886
Net $3100.00

         Essays
#1Xa - E1d 5c Die Essay
Blue Color on Bond Paper
Complete Cross Hatching
SCARCE as Such
XF Fresh Condition
Pristine Brilliant Color
Net $550.00
#11-E4a 3c Gavitt & Co.
Large Die Essay
Blue Green Die Sunk on Card
Spectacular RARE Full Size Essay
A True Condition Rarity
Pristine & Fresh
Net $1350.00

#11-E5a 3c Green Die Essay
Printed on Stamp Paper
Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co.
Deep Color - Large Margins
Simply Amazing Condition
Gorgeous RARE Essay
Net $1500.00

#11-E5a  3c Deep Carmine Die Essay
Printed on Stamp Paper
Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co.
Deep Color – Large Margins
Simply Amazing Condition
Gorgeous RARE Essay
Net $1350.00
#11-E5b 3c Brown Die Essay
Printed on Card
Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co.
Deep Color - Large Margins
Simply Amazing Condition
Gorgeous RARE Essay
Net $1400.00
#37-E2 24c Black
Frame Only Die Essay
Printed on India Paper
Choice Early State of
24c Frame - Likely UNIQUE!
Fabulous Fresh Color
An Amazing Piece
For the 24c Specialist
1982 P.F. Certificate 105452
Net $4750.00
#56E-Gb 3c Dark Brown
Eagle & Coin Essay
60mm x 77mm CHOICE!
Extremely Rare Essay
Brilliant Fresh Radiant Color
Startling Overall Condition
A Very Rare Offering!
Net $2000.00
#67-E9d 5c Jefferson
Premiere Gravure Die Essay
Horizontal Pair
Spectacular Rich Intense Color
Large Balanced Margins
Pristine Fresh Condition
Part Adjoining Stamps at Bottom
Net $450.00
#69-Eg3 12c Violet
Die Essay on Old Proof Paper
AMAZING FRESH QUALITY
1851 Die with Border Lines Complete
Upper Right Rosette Blank
Extraordinary Intense Color
Fresh Paper - Detailed Impression
Rarely Seen This Nice!
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!
Net $1300.00
#69-E6b 12c Premier Gravure
Small Die Essay
On White Wove Paper
Choice 28 x 31mm
Sharp Impression
Pristine Brilliant Color & Paper
A Gorgeous Sound Piece!
Net $375.00
#70-E4k Die Essays
Carpenter & Company
24c Washington Die Essays
Set of All 4 Known Colors
On Bond Watermarked Paper
CHOICE Rare Set
A Beautiful Piece of
Philatelic Printing History
Net $1950.00
#71-E2a 30c Premiere Gravure
Large Die Essay
Green Die India on Card
145mm x 218mm
Extremely Fine and RARE
On Full Size Card
Ex: Finkleburg
Simply Spectacular Rare Piece!
Net $2750.00

#79-E30c Vignette of Liberty
"Head Only" Essay
Bright Blue on Proof Paper
Tiny Paper Thin
RARE & UNDERVALUED!
Seldom Seen - Or Offered
Rich Intense Warm Color
Startling GEM Quality
One of the Finest Known!
49 x 58mm
Net $1350.00

#79-E30c Vignette of Liberty
"Head Only" Essay
Black on Proof Paper
Tiny Pinhead Paper Thin
RARE & UNDERVALUED!
Seldom Seen - Or Offered
Rich Intense Warm Color
Startling GEM Quality
One of the Finest Known!
50 x 54mm
Net $1350.00

#115aE-Ec (Brazer)
5c Large Lettering Die
Unlisted Blue Color on Ivory Card
AMAZING GEM QUALITY
Brilliant Fresh Color
Extremely Fine & RARE!
Net $2200.00
#122-E3var - 90c Brown
Frame Only Plate Essay
With Small Numerals on India
UNLISTED Brown Color
Fresh & Extra Fine
Brilliant White Paper
Simply Amazing Quality for Age
2004 P.F. Certificate 410176
Net $475.00
#145-E4 - 1c (1870) National Bank Note
Orange Brown & Pencil Die Essay
On Thin White Card
Fresh, Choice & Extra Fine
Printed Vignette
With Partial Pencil Drawing of Frame
An Unbelievable Piece of Philatelic History
Both UNIQUE & BEAUTIFUL
Truly a 19th Century Essay Treasure!
Net $4750.00
#146-E7a 2c Jackson
Un-Adopted Design Die Essay
India Die Sunk on Cut Down Card
73mm x 83mm
Carmine Color
Wonderfully FRESH!
Great For The Jackson Specialist
Net $825.00
#146-E7a 2c Jackson
Un-Adopted Design Die Essay
India Die Sunk on Cut Down Card
73mm x 83mm
Dim Dusky Orange Red Color
Wonderfully FRESH!
Great For The Jackson Specialist
Net $825.00
#146-E7a 2c Jackson
Un-Adopted Design Die Essay
India Die Sunk on Cut Down Card
73mm x 83mm
Bone Brown Color
Wonderfully FRESH!
Great For The Jackson Specialist
Net $825.00
#146-E7a 2c Jackson
Un-Adopted Design Die Essay
India Die Sunk on Cut Down Card
73mm x 83mm
Orange Brown Color
Wonderfully FRESH!
Great For The Jackson Specialist
Net $825.00
#146-E7a 2c Jackson
Un-Adopted Design Die Essay
India Die Sunk on Cut Down Card
73mm x 83mm
Bright Blue Color
Wonderfully FRESH!
Great For The Jackson Specialist
Net $825.00
#146-E7a 2c Jackson
Un-Adopted Design Die Essay
India Die Sunk on Cut Down Card
73mm x 83mm
Dull Violet Color
Wonderfully FRESH!
Great For The Jackson Specialist
Net $825.00
#147-E5B 3c Frame Only in Green
1870 Continental Bank Note Essay
Eng. on India - Mounted on Card
Blank Vignette
Spectacular FRESH SOUND Condition
Amazingly RARE Essay
Ex: Finkleburg
Net $3000.00