1893 1c-$5 complete set of large die proofs, printed directly on cards (approximately 217x143mm), each with American Bank Note Co. imprint below, all bright and fresh, couple of inconsequential and minor toned spots, v.f., scarce set (Columbian large dies are usually hybrids, only a select few sets on India die sunk on card or directly on card exist, ex King Farouk, and all values except for 1c and 8c with backstamps from his collection), the...
Rare Stamps & Postal History of the World
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Cherrystone Auctions Rare Stamps & Postal History of the World
We are pleased to present our September 13-14 auction of Rare Stamps and Postal History of the World. An important sale, with a number of highlights, starting with United States graded stamps, 1847 Issue on cover, 1869 Pictorials Proofs and Essays, including a complete set of Atlanta Trial Colors, two different sets of Columbian Large Die Proofs, a collection of rare Plate Blocks, a newly discovered holding of sheets, blocks of four of the CIA and Stock Exchange Inverts, Flight covers and U.S. Possessions. There are rarities from Bolivia, China including an Inverted Hall of Classics, France and French Colonies, with better Zanzibar, Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Dr. Leslie Rose's collection of Germany and Colonies, Hungary with First Issues on cover and pre-WWII Imperforate souvenir sheets. From Latvia, there is a world-renown collection formed by Imants Timma, with stamps and covers, Occupation Issues, Kurland and a splendid collection of Wenden. The sale also includes a sensational, long-forgotten collection of Imperial Russia. Brought to the United States just after WWII, this collection, only recently unearthed, includes the remarkable unused pair of Russia Number One with original gum, a splendid holding of proofs and essays, (including a collection of 140 different Romanov Proofs) and much more. Many of these items were exhibited in New York in 1927 and until now, had been presumed lost during the War. Finally, the sale includes close to 300 large lots and collections
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Lot #74 - United States 1893 Columbian Exposition
1893 1c-$5 large die proofs on india, complete set, die sunk on approximately 224 x 148mm cards, each with die number and imprint, rich proof colors, without the usual toning, just with some mounting adhesions on back and occasional corner mount impression, v.f. and scarce full size set of large die proofs, die sunk on cards,
Cat. Val. $15,900
Estimate: $7500
Lot #75 - United States 1893 Columbian Exposition
1893 3c essay, silver print vignette photo, genuine silver photo of the painting used to make the vignette portion of the 232-E1 essay (38x27mm), v.f., with 1990 PFC
Estimate: $500
Lot #76 - United States 1893 Columbian Exposition
1893 5c chocolate, n.h., v.f., with photocopy of 2021 PFC graded "VF 80" for a block of four from which this originated (SMQ $150)
Estimate: $120
Lot #77 - United States 1893 Columbian Exposition
1893 8c magenta, n.h., with 2022 PFC graded "VF-XF 85" (SMQ 250)
Estimate: $200
Lot #78 - United States 1893 Columbian Exposition
1893 15c dark green, right sheet margin single, n.h., nearly v.f., with 2022 PFC,
Cat. Val. $600
Estimate: $300
Lot #79 - United States 1893 Columbian Exposition
1893 30c orange brown, n.h., post office fresh, fine, with photocopy of 2021 PSE for a block of four, from which this is the bottom left copy
Estimate: $230
Lot #80 - United States 1893 Columbian Exposition
1893 $1 salmon, unused without gum, well centered, nice color, with 2015 PFC graded "XF 90" (SMQ $700)
Estimate: $350
Lot #81 - United States 1893 Columbian Exposition
1893 $1 salmon, unused (regummed), well centered, fine, with 2019 PFC (catalogue value for unused without gum)
Cat. Val. $500
Estimate: $300
Lot #82 - United States 1893 Columbian Exposition
1893 $2 brown red, large part original gum (heavy h.r.), well centered, thin, v.f. appearance,
Cat. Val. $1,100
Estimate: $200
Lot #83 - United States 1893 Columbian Exposition
1893 $3 yellow green, barest trace of a hinge (appears n.h.), well centered, with 1981 PFC and 2022 PSE certificate, the latter graded "VF 80" (SMQ $1,450)
Estimate: $750
Lot #84 - United States 1893 Columbian Exposition
1893 $3 yellow green, h.r., well centered and fresh, small thins on back, v.f. appearance
Estimate: $600
Lot #85 - United States 1893 Columbian Exposition
1893 $4 rose carmine, unused with original gum, hinge remnants, delicate color, well centered, with natural inclusion just showing through at top, tiny thin, still a fine and attractive stamp,
Cat. Val. $2,100
Estimate: $750
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