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1940-1956 LARGE DIE PROOFS continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

821

898P1

#898P1, 3c Coronado Expedition, large die proof on India, die sunk on card measuring 154x123mm, Bureau handstamp on the reverse reads "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and initialed, bright attractive, very fine; a very rare proof and another case of a second engraver's proof appearing, this possibly pulled for J.S. Edmondson, the letter engraver and without security punch as the Brooks' proof had; V.S. McCloskey, designer; C.A. Brooks, vignette engraver; control number 651278A (1940). (Image)

$1,100.00

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

822

905P1a

#905P1a, 3c Win the War, large die proof on wove, die sunk on card measuring 130x146mm, Bureau handstamp on the reverse reads "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and initialed, evidently displayed in sunlight as the color has faded, tiny corner flaw to the wove proof paper, fine; still an extremely rare and quite possibly unique proof, as this issue was not previously known in a large die proof and is not listed as such in Scott; furthermore, this proof lends credence to the theory that this small find of proofs largely came into public hands through J.S. Edmondson, as he is the only engraver that worked on this issue for both the vignette and the lettering; Mark O'Dea & W.A. Roach, designers; J.S. Edmondson, vignette engraver; control number 737107A (1942) (Image)

Est. 400-500

SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

823

974P1a

#974P1a, 3c Girl Scouts, large die proof on wove paper, die sunk on full size card measuring 203x155mm, Bureau handstamp on the reverse reading "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and initialed, no name on this proof but J.S. Edmondson was the letter engraver on this also and very few proofs are associated with G.A. Gundersen, the vignette engraver, "C" security punch taped back in place (a normal practice), exceptionally fresh with strong rich color, choice very fine; this proof has not been recorded before and is unlisted by Scott; certainly a very rare proof of this popular topic that may be the only example in collectors' hands; W.K. Schrage, designer; G.A. Gundersen, vignette engraver; control number 960337A (1948). (Image)

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

824

1010P1a

#1010P1a, 3c Lafayette, large die proof on wove paper, die sunk on full size card measuring 203x152mm, Bureau handstamp on the reverse reading "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and initialed, "C" security punch taped back in place (a normal practice), exceptionally attractive bright color, choice very fine; this is another example of a second engraver's proof appearing (probably J.S. Edmondson), the three-hole punched proof of C.A. Brooks, the vignette engraver was offered in our June 2006 sale of the W. Curtis Livingston Collection, listed by Scott only on India, however both of these are on wove paper and probably does not exist on India; (Image)

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction

825

1012P1a

#1012P1a, 3c Engineering Centennial, large die proof on wove paper, die sunk on full size card measuring 202x153mm, Bureau handstamp on the reverse reading "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and initialed, "C" security punch taped back in place (a normal practice), fresh and attractive with bright color, choice very fine; this proof is known from the vignette engraver M.D. Fenton offered in our June 2006 sale of the W. Curtis Livingston Collection, this second proof is probably from J.S. Edmondson, the letter engraver, these are the only two recorded, listed by Scott on India but unpriced, however both of these are on wove paper and it probably does not exist on India; (Image)

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction

826

1013P1a

#1013P1a, 3c Service Women, large die proof on wove paper, die sunk full size card measuring 203x153mm, exceptionally fresh and attractive with deep color, Bureau handstamp on the reverse reading "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and initialed, "C" security punch still in place (a normal practice), extremely fine; this is the second example of this proof recorded, the three-hole punched proof of Brooks was offered in our June 2006 sale of the W. Curtis Livingston Collection, only listed by Scott on India though both recorded examples are on wove paper and probably do not exist on India; (Image)

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction

827

1025P1a

#1025P1a, 3c Trucking Industry, large die proof on wove paper, die sunk on full size card measuring 204x151mm, Bureau handstamp on the reverse reading "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and initialed, while erased the pencil name "Edmondson" is decipherable confirming the origin of this small find of proofs, "C" security punch taped back in place (a normal practice), intense violet color, extremely fine; this and the Brooks three-hole punched proof offered our June 2006 sale of the W. Curtis Livingston Collection the only recorded examples, listed by Scott only on India though both of these are on wove paper and it probably does not exist on India; W.K. Schrage, designer; C.A. Brooks, vignette engraver; control number 130091B (1953). (Image)

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

828

1027P1a

#1027P1a, 3c New York City Anniversary, large die proof on wove paper, die sunk on full size card measuring 202x153mm, Bureau handstamp on the reverse reading "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and initialed, though erased the name "Edmondson" can be made out at bottom on the reverse, this being one of the few issues that he was the vignette engraver, "C" security punch taped back in place (a normal practice), intense violet color, choice very fine; an especially fresh and crisp proof; this is a new discovery that is unlisted by Scott and most probably the only known example of this die proof in public hands; C.R. Chickering, designer; J.S. Edmondson, vignette engraver; control number 131380B (1953). (Image)

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction

829

1080P1a

#1080P1a, 3c Pure Food and Drug Laws, large die proof on wove paper, die sunk on full size card measuring 153x204mm, Bureau handstamp on the reverse reading "Engraver's Stock Proof/Authorized by" and initialed, though erase a faint "J.S. Edmondson" can be seen on the reverse, yet again confirming the origin of this group of proofs; "C" security punch taped back in place (a normal practice), intense deep blue green color, an especially attractive proof, extremely fine; this and the three-hole punched Brooks proof offered in our June 2006 sale of the W. Curtis Livingston Collection are the only recorded examples of this rare late proof, though listed by Scott only on India both of these are on wove paper and it probably does not exist on India; (Image)

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

1943-1944 OVERRUN NATIONS

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

830

909a

#909a, 5c Poland, double impression of "Poland", top right inscription block of four, exceptionally well centered, bright colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a scarce variety, especially in an inscription block; 2005 PF certificate; listed but unpriced in Scott. (Image)

Est. 1,000-1,500

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

831

909c/917a

#909c/917a, 5c Overrun Nations, reverse printings, lot of eleven stamps, consisting of Poland, Czechoslovakia (two), Luxembourg, Netherlands, Belgium (two), France (two) and Yugoslavia (two), generally well centered, o.g., all but two n.h., very fine; one Czechoslovakia accompanied by a 2006 APS certificate; includes some normal printings for comparison.

Est. 400-500

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

832

909c/920 var.

#909c/920 var., 5c Overrun Nations, reverse printings, ten different values, with Poland, Czechoslovakia, Norway, Luxembourg, Belgium, France, Greece, Yugoslavia, Austria and Demark, most are very well centered, o.g., n.h., very fine lot; all but the France are accompanied by either a 2005 PF certificate (two) or a 2006 APS certificate (seven). (Image)

Est. 400-500

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction

833

909c

#909c, 5c Poland, reverse printing, block of four tied to first day cover by Chicago Jun 22, 1943 machine cancel, bright and fresh, stamps very well centered, extremely fine; very few first day covers with reverse printings of any of the Overrun Nations series have been certified; 2006 APS certificate. (Image)

Est. 200-300

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

834

910a

#910a, 5c Czechoslovakia, reverse printing, a seldom seen used example, choice centering, lightly cancelled, extremely fine; 2006 APS certificate. (Image)

Est. 150-200

SOLD for $55.00
Will close during Public Auction

835

913

#913, 5c Netherlands, lavishly large and perfectly balanced margins all around, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $80.00). (Image)

$0.20

SOLD for $45.00
Will close during Public Auction

836

913a

#913a, 5c Netherlands, reverse printing, used, well centered and margined, light c.d.s. cancel, extremely fine; this is the only recorded used example of this error; 2006 APS certificate; listed but unpriced in Scott. (Image)

Est. 150-200

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

837

914a

#914a, 5c "Belgium" Overrun Nations, double impression of "Belgium" inscription, perfectly centered, strong colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a very scarce and seldom offered error; 2005 PF certificate. (Image)

Est. 400-500

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

838

917a

#917a, 5c Yugoslavia, reverse printing, top right corner margin name of four, exceptionally well centered and margined, strong bright colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PF certificate; not priced as a name block.. (Image)

Est. 200-300+

SOLD for $95.00
Will close during Public Auction

1954-1968 LIBERTY ISSUE

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

839

1033a

#1033a, 2c Carmine on silkote paper, position 59, brilliant color, o.g., n.h., very fine; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)

$600.00

SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

840

1033a

#1033a, 2c Carmine rose on silkote paper, position 79, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)

$600.00

SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction