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United States Commemorative Essays and Proofs continued...

1937-1939 COMMEMORATIVES continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1221

854P2

#854P2, 3c Washington Inauguration, small die proof on wove paper, measuring 28x43mm, excellent color on bright paper and possessing immaculate condition, extremely fine; a rare proof; A.R. Meissner, designer; John Eissler, vignette engraver. (Image)

$650.00

SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction

1222

855TC1

#855TC1, 3c Baseball Centennial, large die trial color proof on India, in red violet, die sunk on three-hole punched card measuring 136x178mm, a proof from the Brooks collection, an attractive die proof with bright color in this distinctive shade, Bureau handstamp on the reverse reads "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and initialed, with "Brooks" written in pencil at the bottom, two small security punches, extremely fine; Charles A. Brooks was an engraver at the Bureau from 1938-1966, his collection, when sold by his heirs, was responsible for the majority of the few die proofs of the more modern issues that are now available to collectors (see appendix E at the end of the catalog for other Brooks die proofs); an unusually desirable die proof not only because of its appeal to the collectors of baseball related material, but also a very rare proof, probably the only known example in this color, and like the 3c Washington Inauguration, the color is similar enough to the issued color that it is possible that this proof is responsible for listings in the large die proof section as well; W.A. Roach, designer; C.A. Brooks, vignette engraver; control number 598416 (1939); 1995 PF certificate; ex-Brooks. (Image)

$2,250.00

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1223

856P2

#856P2, 3c Panama Canal, small die proof on wove paper, measuring 43x28mm, a very pretty proof with intense color, pristine condition, extremely fine and rare; W.A. Roach, designer; W.O. Marks, vignette engraver. (Image)

$600.00

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

1224

857P2

#857P2, 3c Printing Tercentenary, small die proof on wove paper, measuring 28x43mm, beautifully fresh on bright paper, immaculate condition and attractive, extremely fine; a rare proof; W.K. Schrage, designer; Carl T. Arlt, vignette engraver. (Image)

$600.00

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction

1225

858P2

#858P2, 3c Fiftieth Anniversary of Statehood, small die proof on wove paper, measuring 43x28mm, very attractive, small pinhole at top of design, extremely fine appearance; a rare proof; A.R. Meissner, designer; M.D. Fenton, vignette engraver. (Image)

$600.00

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction

1940 FAMOUS AMERICANS

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1226

862TC1

#862TC1, 5c Luisa May Alcott, large die trial color proof on wove paper, in dull blue, die sunk on nearly full size card measuring 149x200mm, a proof from the Eissler collection, exceptionally fresh and attractive, extremely fine; an exceptionally rare proof as very few of the Famous Americans are known in either issued colors and or trial colors, this is in a distinct dull blue color and not the issued ultramarine, this was probably identified that way by Brazer, who handled at least a portion of Eissler's collection, for all practical purposes most people would call this a regular large die proof as evidenced by the recent listing of this proof where Mr. Livingston purchased it; certainly only one known in this trial color; however this one proof is probably responsible for both listings in Scott; W.A. Roach, designer; John Eissler, vignette engraver; control number 70038; signed Brazer; ex-Eissler. (Image)

$900.00

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

1227

864P1

#864P1, 1c Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, large die proof on India, die sunk on full size card measuring 153x203mm, a lovely die proof with strong color on bright paper, Bureau handstamp on the reverse reads "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and initialed, penciled on the front at bottom is "Arlt", the vignette engraver for this value, trivial spot to card at bottom right, extremely fine; an exceedingly rare proof and most probably the only example in private hands; W.A. Roach, designer; Carl T. Arlt, vignette engraver; control number 622460A (1939). (Image)

$1,300.00

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

1228

866TC1

#866TC1, 3c James Russell Lowell, large die trial color proof on India, in dark blue violet, die sunk on full size card measuring 153x203mm, a proof from the Eissler collection, very attractive and in excellent condition, deep color on bright paper, extremely fine; an exceptionally rare proof and it is quite reasonable to believe that this is the only example of a large die proof of this value in either the issued color or a trial color; W.A. Roach, designer; John Eissler, vignette engraver; control number 70040; signed Brazer; ex-Eissler. (Image)

$900.00

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

1229

867P1a

#867P1a, 5c Walt Whitman, large die proof on wove paper, die sunk on three-hole punched card measuring 136x190mm, a fresh and attractive proof with rich ultramarine color (for comparison with the previous 5c Alcott lot), Bureau handstamp on the reverse reading "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and initialed, penciled at bottom is "Fenton", the vignette engraver for this value, the control number, which was apparently cut off when the card was prepared for a binder is taped to the reverse, very fine; listed in Scott on India but not priced and not listed on wove; another immensely rare proof which is quite likely the only example in private hands; W.A. Roach, designer; M.D. Fenton, vignette engraver; control number 6225311A (1939). (Image)

Est. 1,000-1,500

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

1230

868P1

#868P1, 10c James Whitcomb Riley, large die proof on India, die sunk on three-hole punched card measuring 136x178mm, a lovely die proof from the Brooks collection, Bureau handstamp on the reverse reads "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and initialed, with "Brooks written in pencil at the bottom, two small security punches, very fine; exceptionally rare being another of the Famous American series that is probably the only large die proof of this value; W.A. Roach, designer; C.A. Brooks, vignette engraver; control number 621267A (1939); ex-Brooks. (Image)

$1,450.00

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

1231

869P1a

#869P1a, 1c Horace Mann, large die proof on wove paper, die sunk on full size card measuring 153x203mm, quite fresh and attractive, Bureau handstamp on the reverse reads "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and initialed, penciled on the front at bottom is "Marks", the vignette engraver for this value, tiny trivial spot of toning to the card at left, well away from the design, choice very fine; listed in Scott on India but not priced and not listed on wove; an exceedingly rare proof and very probably the only example in private hands; W.A. Roach, designer; W.O. Marks, vignette engraver; control number 623453A (1939). (Image)

Est. 1,000-1,500

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

1232

872P1

#872P1, 5c Frances E. Willard, large die proof on India, die sunk on full size card measuring 153x203mm, exceptionally attractive on bright paper in the issued ultramarine color, Bureau handstamp on the reverse reads "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and initialed, plus "Dec. 14, 1939" handstamp and penciled at bottom is "J. Lowe", the vignette engraver for this value, very slight wear to the corners of the card, choice very fine; an exceedingly rare proof and quite probably the only example in private hands; W.A. Roach, designer; J.R. Lowe, vignette engraver; control number 622591A (1939). (Image)

$800.00

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

1233

875P1

#875P1, 2c Dr. Crawford W. Long, large die proof on India, die sunk on nearly full size card measuring 153x203mm, a proof from the Eissler collection, very attractive and in pristine condition, deep color on bright paper, extremely fine; an exceptionally rare proof and very possibly the only example of a large die proof of this value; W.A. Roach, designer; John Eissler, vignette engraver; control number 70041; signed Brazer; ex-Eissler. (Image)

$800.00

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

1234

876P1

#876P1, 3c Luther Burbank, large die proof on India, die sunk on full size card measuring 152x203mm, a beautiful engraver signed large die proof, very attractive and in pristine condition, Bureau handstamp on the reverse reads "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and initialed, penciled at the bottom is "Rollins", the vignette engraver for this value, with his signature on the front, extremely fine; an exceedingly rare proof and it is highly probable that this is the only example in private hands; W.A. Roach, designer; H.R. Rollins, vignette engraver; control number 627222A (1940). (Image)

$800.00

SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction

1235

878P1

#878P1, 10c Jane Adams, large die proof on India, die sunk on full size card measuring 152x204mm, a lovely die proof with strong color on bright paper, Bureau handstamp on the reverse reads "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and initialed, penciled at bottom is "Arlt", the vignette engraver for this value, exceptionally clean being in immaculate condition, extremely fine; an extraordinarily rare proof that is exceptionally attractive as well; very likely the only known example of this value in private hands; W.A. Roach, designer; Carl T. Arlt, vignette engraver; control number 626653A (1940). (Image)

$1,300.00

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

1236

882P1

#882P1, 5c Edward A. McDowell, large die proof on India, die sunk on nearly full size card measuring 152x203mm, a proof from the Eissler collection, very attractive and in exceptionally nice condition, deep ultramarine color on bright paper, extremely fine; an exceptionally rare proof and very possibly the only example of a large die proof of this value available to collectors; W.A. Roach, designer; John Eissler, vignette engraver; control number 70042; signed Brazer; ex-Eissler. (Image)

$800.00

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

1237

884P1a

#884P1a, 1c Gilbert Charles Stuart, large die proof on wove paper, die sunk on full size card measuring 153x202mm, quite fresh and attractive, Bureau handstamp on the reverse reads "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and initialed, no engraver's name is written on this card as is usually the case, but it was probably pulled for W.O. Marks, the vignette engraver for this value, exceptionally clean and extremely fine; not listed in Scott; an exceedingly rare proof and most certainly the only known example of this die proof in collectors' hands; W.A. Roach, designer; W.O. Marks, vignette engraver; control number 637914A (1940). (Image)

Est. 1,000-1,500

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

1238

885P1a

#885P1a, 2c James A. McNeill Whistler, large die proof on wove paper, die sunk on three-hole punched card measuring 135x190mm, a fresh and attractive proof with intense rose carmine color, Bureau handstamp on the reverse reading "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and initialed, probably pulled for M.D. Fenton, the vignette engraver for this value, acetate overleaf taped to the reverse, very fine; unlisted in Scott; an immensely rare proof which is quite likely the only example in private hands; W.A. Roach, designer; M.D. Fenton, vignette engraver; control number 650660A (1940). (Image)

Est. 1,000-1,500

SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction

1239

886P1

#886P1a, 3c Augustus Saint-Gaudens, large die proof on wove paper, die sunk on three-hole punched card measuring 135x190mm, a fresh and attractive proof being exceptionally clean, Bureau handstamp on the reverse reading "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and initialed, probably pulled for M.D. Fenton, the vignette engraver for this value, acetate overleaf taped to the reverse, very fine; also not listed in Scott; another immensely rare proof which is most certainly the only known large die proof of this value in private hands; W.A. Roach, designer; M.D. Fenton, vignette engraver; control number 650575A (1940). (Image)

Est. 1,000-1,500

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction

1240

887P1

#887P1, 5c Daniel Chester French, large die proof on India, die sunk on full size card measuring 152x203mm, a lovely die proof on bright paper in the issued ultramarine color, Bureau handstamp on the reverse reads "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and initialed, penciled on the front at bottom is "J. Lowe", the vignette engraver for this value, tiny corner crease to the card at top right, choice very fine; an extraordinarily rare proof and quite probably the only known example in private hands; W.A. Roach, designer; J.R. Lowe, vignette engraver; control number 627028A (1940). (Image)

$800.00

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction