United States Stamps

**Essays and Proofs - 1845 thru 1851 Issues**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
2001	E	Gavit & Co., Franklin Plate Essay on Bond. 36 x 36mm, profile facing right, similar to but about twice the size of the Gavit & Co. stamp essay, portions of frame lines from adjoining subjects at top and left, Very Fine, interesting collateral item for an 1851 Issue essay collection, most likely a currency essay (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 100-150 SOLD for $225.00 Will close during Public Auction
2002°	E	Gavit & Co., 3c Warm Black, Die Essay on India (11-E3a). Die sunk on 89 x 128mm card with full die sinkage, from the first state of the die, detailed impression, proof coming slightly loose from the card, Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	750.00 SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
2003°	E	Gavit & Co., 3c Die Essay on Bond (11-E3d). Two, first Green, cut to size, from second state of the die with dash above "P", second Cool Black, 30 x 37mm, from third state of die with dash above "P" and dot in "O", Very Fine, ex Rosenthal (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	500.00 SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
2004°	E	Gavit & Co., 3c Black, Die Essay on India (11-E4a). Die sunk on 150 x 222mm card with full die sinkage, from the second state of die, few light toning spots well outside die sinkage area, otherwise Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	750.00 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
2005°	E	Gavit & Co., 3c Black, Die Essay on White Glazed Paper (11-E4d). 64 x 67mm with die sinkage on three sides, crisp and Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	750.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
2006°	E	Draper, Welsh & Co., 3c Die Essay on India, Bond (11-E8a-11E8b). Five of first and one of second, incl. Green, Orange Brown, Brown, Red Brown and Blue (on both papers), only one cut relatively close, others large margins, bright colors, couple h.r. and one with small margin thin typical of this fragile paper, Very Fine-Extremely Fine appearance (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,775.00 SOLD for $950.00 Will close during Public Auction
2007°	E	Danforth, Bald & Co., 3c Brown Red, Die Essay on India, Double Line Frame (11-E10a). Die sunk on 88 x 135mm card with full die sinkage, gorgeous color, Very Fine, attractive example of this essay, ex Tiffany (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	750.00 SOLD for $1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
2008°	E	Danforth, Bald & Co., Washington Vignette in Black on India (11-E11a). 37 x 41mm, mounted on slightly larger card, Very Fine, scarce, we have not offered another since the 1993 Piller sale (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	325.00 SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
2009°	E	Danforth, Bald & Co., 3c Green, Die Essay on India, Single Line Frame (11-E12a). Die sunk on 60 x 82mm card with full die sinkage, first state of the die, rich color, fresh and Extremely Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	750.00 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
2010°	E	Danforth, Bald & Co., 3c Black, Die Essay on India, Single Line Frame (11-E12a). Die sunk on 68 x 71mm card with full die sinkage, first state of the die, intense shade showing every nuance of the engraving, Extremely Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	750.00 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
2011°	E	Danforth, Bald & Co., 3c Black, Die Essay on India, Single Line Frame (11-E12b). 53 x 65mm, which is significantly larger than the Scott listed size, from the first state of the die, deep shade, fresh and Extremely Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	300.00 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction

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