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**SECOND ISSUE PROOFS continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1061	P	R130P3	#R130P3, $25.00 Blue and black, plate proof on India, select block of four, with large to extra-large margins, highly detailed impressions and luxuriant colors on clean paper, extremely fine and scarce block. (Image)	$650.00 SOLD for $400.00 Closing..Dec-10, 11:25 AM
1062	P	R130P4	#R130P4, $25.00 Blue and black, plate proof on card, large margined horizontal pair, exceptionally fresh, with large to extra-large margins, strong colors and impressions on white card, extremely fine. (Image)	$220.00+ SOLD for $150.00 Closing..Dec-10, 11:26 AM
1063	P	R130P4	#R130P4, $25.00 Blue and black, plate proof on card, full bottom left corner-margin pair with huge selvage, extra-large margins on the other two sides as well, excellent colors and impressions, extremely fine and impressive. (Image)	$220.00+ SOLD for $180.00 Closing..Dec-10, 11:26 AM
1064	P	R131P4	#R131P4, $50.00 Blue and black, plate proof on card, choice block of four, with large to extra-large margins all around, sharp impressions and lovely colors on this high value, clean white card, extremely fine and scarce block. (Image)	$625.00 SOLD for $550.00 Closing..Dec-10, 11:26 AM
1065	P	R132P3	#R132P3, $200.00 Red, blue and black, "plate" proof on India, cut-to-shape proof of this scarce value, thus called a plate proof as listed by Scott but all proofs of this value come from the plate (die) of one, damaged with tears and backed with tissue paper, actually rather attractive as the colors are rich with exceptionally sharp impressions and the registration is nearly perfect which is hard to accomplish on these three-color issues, fine appearance and rare; ex-Joyce. (Image)	$2,500.00 SOLD for $1,050.00 Closing..Dec-10, 11:27 AM
1066	TC	R133TC	#R133TC, $500.00 Persian Rug, black master die trial color proof on India on original card backing, a wonderfully detailed proof of this intricate design in an intense black color, the master die is characterized by having all the elements of the design in perfect alignment as they were intended to be by the designer, but are rarely found that way when they are printed in the three different colors of the issued stamp, this proof is in stamp size with well clear even margins all around, slight adherence on the reverse, probably from having been mounted on another card, extremely fine; this is the unique example of a master die proof of this popular revenue, not just in black but in any color, a wonderful opportunity to acquire an indispensable proof for an exhibition collection of this most important revenue issue; ex-Joyce. (Image)	Est. 10,000-15,000 SOLD for $17,000.00 Closing..Dec-10, 11:28 AM
1067	TC	R133ATC	#R133ATC (Turner Essay 110a), $5,000.00 Yellow orange, green and black, large die trial color proof on India, mounted on full 122x167mm card, with complete manufacturer's imprints at both left and right and security punch in the India, possessing truly outstanding freshness and cleanliness, with radiant rich colors on bright white papers, extremely fine.The $5,000.00 Internal Revenue stamp was actually designed and approved for production but was never issued. The only examples that are known of this value are in proof form, all but one being on India and largely in differing shades of the orange and green. The total known is twenty-five with ten residing in the National Postal Museum of the Smithsonian. Of the total only five examples have full imprints and of those only three are available to collectors. Two of those are in the yellow orange, green and black combination. The example offered here is the finer of the two and the finest of any $5,000 Revenue in private hands.An incomparable trial color proof of this highest denomination 19th century revenue stamp. Not only because of its extreme rarity, but also because of its pristine quality, this exquisite proof would certainly provide the centerpiece to a great collection of United States Revenues; 1991 PF certificate as a Turner Essay 110 from before it became listed in the Trial Color section of the Scott catalog; ex-Joyce. (Image)	$7,500.00 SOLD for $16,000.00 Closing..Dec-10, 11:29 AM
1068	TC	R133ATC	#R133ATC (Turner Essay 110a), $5,000.00 Orange, green and black, large die trial color proof on India, 77x122mm, showing the first line of the two-line inscriptions at each side, colors are bright and fresh with the orange and green being in lighter shades than the approved colors, thus this is a trial color though not one of the combinations specifically listed in Scott, small India flaws virtually all in the margins including a tiny closed tear in the top margin, otherwise very fine and possessing spectacular appearance; of the India proofs off card all have similar flaws and repairs, this being in superior condition to most; only three $5,000.00 Revenue proofs in private hands have full imprints, this being the only other that shows any significant portion of the imprints; certainly an important item for the revenue collector. (Image)	Est. 5,000-7,500 SOLD for $11,500.00 Closing..Dec-10, 11:29 AM

**THIRD ISSUE PROOFS**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1069	P	R135P3-150P3	#R135P3-150P3, 2c-$20.00 Third Revenue issue, plate proofs on India, cplt., a marvelously choice set, all with large to extra-large margins, bright fresh colors and detailed impressions, extremely fine; rarely found in such uniformly select quality. (Image)	$751.00 SOLD for $950.00 Closing..Dec-10, 11:30 AM
1070	P	R135P3-150P3	#R135P3-150P3, 2c-$20.00 Third Revenue issue, plate proofs on India, cplt., select set with large margins, fresh colors and nice impressions, $5.00 with couple small edge flaws, otherwise very fine-extremely fine. (Image)	$751.00 SOLD for $550.00 Closing..Dec-10, 11:31 AM
1071	P	R135P3-150P3	#R135P3-150P3, 2c-$20.00 Third Revenue issue, plate proofs on India, cplt., attractive and fresh with mostly large margins all around, very fine or better. (Image)	$751.00 SOLD for $400.00 Closing..Dec-10, 11:32 AM
1072	P	R135P3/144P3	#R135P3/144P3, 2c, 4c, 30c, 40c, 70c. and $1.00 Third Revenues, plate proofs on India, six attractive blocks, all with well clear to large margins, 30c has a couple of trivial India flaws, otherwise very fine or better and scarce in blocks. (Image)	$725.00 SOLD for $280.00 Closing..Dec-10, 11:32 AM
1073	P	R134P4-150P4	#R134P4-150P4, 1c-$20.00 Third Revenue issue, plate proofs on card, cplt., a marvelously choice set, all with large to extra-large margins including ten values with sheet margins, bright fresh colors on clean white card, extremely fine; rarely found in such select quality. (Image)	$727.00 SOLD for $600.00 Closing..Dec-10, 11:32 AM
1074	P	R134P4-150P4	#R134P4-150P4, 1c-$20.00 Third Revenue issue, plate proofs on card, cplt., a wonderfully select set, all with large to extra-large margins including seven values with sheet margins, lovely colors on white cards, extremely fine. (Image)	$727.00 SOLD for $425.00 Closing..Dec-10, 11:33 AM
1075	P	R134P4-150P4	#R134P4-150P4, 1c-$20.00 Third Revenue issue, plate proofs on card, cplt., a lovely set, all with large to extra-large margins including four values with sheet margins, excellent colors and impressions nice white card stock, extremely fine. (Image)	$727.00 SOLD for $400.00 Closing..Dec-10, 11:33 AM
1076	P	R134P4-150P4	#R134P4-150P4, 1c-$20.00 Third Revenue issue, plate proofs on card, cplt., a lovely set, all with large to extra-large margins including four values with sheet margins, excellent colors and impressions nice white card stock, extremely fine. (Image)	$727.00 SOLD for $375.00 Closing..Dec-10, 11:33 AM
1077	P	R134P4-150P4	#R134P4-150P4, 1c-$20.00 Third Revenue issue, plate proofs on card, cplt., fresh with large to extra-large margins, attractive colors and strong impressions, extremely fine. (Image)	$727.00 SOLD for $400.00 Closing..Dec-10, 11:34 AM
1078	P	R134P4-150P4	#R134P4-150P4, 1c-$20.00 Third Revenue issue, plate proofs on card, cplt., attractive and fresh with large margins, nice bright colors, very fine-extremely fine. (Image)	$727.00 SOLD for $375.00 Closing..Dec-10, 11:34 AM
1079	P	R134P4-150P4	#R134P4-150P4, 1c-$20.00 Third Revenue issue, plate proofs on card, cplt., nice set with attractive deep colors, fresh with large margins, very fine-extremely fine. (Image)	$727.00 SOLD for $375.00 Closing..Dec-10, 11:34 AM
1080	P	R134P4-150P4	#R134P4-150P4, 1c-$20.00 Third Revenue issue, plate proofs on card, cplt., attractive and fresh with large margins, nice bright colors, very fine or better. (Image)	$727.00 SOLD for $350.00 Closing..Dec-10, 11:35 AM

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