1876, 5¢ Head of Rivadavia, American Bank Note postal envelope die trial color proofs of embossed stamp, group of three mounted on cards, including two in distinctive blue shades and one in deep carmine on unwatermarked paper. One of the proofs in blue depicts on top selvage the embossed seal of Rudolph P. Laubenheimer, which was also used as a die to produce a gold medal, Very Fine. Higgins and Gage 1.
The "Flagship" sale of United States stamps #660
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Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions The "Flagship" sale of United States stamps #660
Daniel F. Kelleher's sale 660 - Our "Flagship" sale of United States stamps, plus stamps and postal history from U.S. Possessions, British Commonwealth, Europe and Colonies, Asia and Middle East, and Latin America. Of particular note are:
- The "Indy" Collection of Quality Graded United States Singles
- The "Easton" Collection of United States and Worldwide
- The Salisbury/Lovitz Collection of Imperial Russia
- The "Lion" Collection of Persia
- The Rudolph P. Laubenheimer master engraver archive.
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Lot #3135 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1878-1880, 8¢ Feliciano Chiciana, American Bank Note postal envelope composite die trial color proof of embossed stamp, with two impressions in blue on unwatermarked paper (127 x 204 mm), and depicting on top selvage the embossed seal of Rudolph P. Laubenheimer, which was also used as a die to produce a gold medal, Very Fine, extremely rare and possibly unique. Higgins and Gage 2.
Lot #3136 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1878-80, 8¢ Chiciana, 16¢ Avellaneda & 24¢ Vieytes, envelope die trial color proofs of embossed stamps, group of four mounted on cards, comprising 8¢ in blue, 16¢ in blue & 24¢ composite proof with two blue impressions and single in deep carmine. The 24¢ composite proof in blue depicts on top selvage the embossed seal of Rudolph P. Laubenheimer, which was also used as a die to produce a gold medal, Very Fine. Higgins and Gage 2...
Lot #3137 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1878-80, 8¢ Chiciana, 16¢ Avellaneda & 24¢ Vieytes, envelope die trial color proofs of embossed stamps, group of fifteen, comprising 8¢ x 4 in blue, 8¢ in red, 16¢ x2 in blue, 16¢ x 4 in green, 24¢ x3 in red & 24¢ in blue, including nine affixed on small cards or part of album pages. One 8¢ blue example depicts on top selvage the embossed seal of Rudolph P. Laubenheimer, which was used as a die to produce a gold medal....
Lot #3138 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1878-1880, 8¢ Feliciano Chiciana, American Bank Note postal envelope die proof in metal, positive impression from the original die, Extremely Fine. Higgins and Gage 2.
Lot #3139 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1878-1880, 24¢ Hipolito Vieytes, American Bank Note postal envelope composite die trial color proof of embossed stamp, with four impressions in deep carmine on unwatermarked paper (127 x 186 mm), and depicting on top selvage the embossed seal of Rudolph P. Laubenheimer, which was also used as a die to produce a gold medal, Very Fine, extremely rare and possibly unique. Higgins and Gage 4.
Lot #3140 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1878-1880, 24¢ Hipolito Vieytes, American Bank Note postal envelope composite die trial color proof of embossed stamp, with three impressions in distinctive blue shades on verso of a partial deposit slip from the "Chatham National Bank", including one impression slightly cut at bottom, Very Fine, extremely rare, as we only know about the existence of a similar piece shown in a website called asianphilatelist.org. Higgins and Gage 4....
Lot #3141 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1878-1880, 24¢ Hipolito Vieytes, American Bank Note postal envelope composite die trial color proof of embossed stamp, with three impressions in distinctive blue shades on verso of a partial deposit slip from the "Chatham National Bank", including two impressions slightly overlapping, Very Fine, extremely rare, as we only know about the existence of a similar piece shown in a website called asianphilatelist.org. Higgins and Gage 4.
Lot #3142 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1878-1880, 24¢ Hipolito Vieytes, American Bank Note postal envelope die trial color proofs of the embossed stamp, comprising, composite proof with two impressions in blue and mounted on small carboard, plus single example, Very Fine, extremely rare, as we only know about the existence of a similar piece shown in a website called asianphilatelist.org. Higgins and Gage 4.
Lot #3143 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1878-1880, 24¢ Hipolito Vieytes, American Bank Note postal envelope composite die trial color proof of embossed stamp, with two impressions in distinctive blue shades on unwatermarked paper, and depicting on top selvage the embossed seal of Rudolph P. Laubenheimer, which was also used as a die to produce a gold medal; paper internal fracture slightly affecting embossed seal, Very Fine, extremely rare and possibly unique. Higgins and...
Lot #3144 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1878-1880, 24¢ Hipolito Vieytes, American Bank Note postal envelope composite die trial color proof of embossed stamp, with two impressions in deep carmine on unwatermarked paper, and depicting on top selvage the embossed seal of Rudolph P. Laubenheimer, which was also used as a die to produce a gold medal, Very Fine, extremely rare and possibly unique. Higgins and Gage 4.
Lot #3145 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1878-1880, 24¢ Hipolito Vieytes, American Bank Note postal envelope die trial color proofs of embossed stamp, comprising composite proof with two impressions in deep carmine and mounted on small cardboard, plus single example, Very Fine, extremely rare. Higgins and Gage 4.
Lot #3146 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1876, 5¢ Head of Rivadavia, American Bank Note postal envelope composite die trial color proof of the embossed stamp, with three impressions in blue on unwatermarked paper (127 x 86 mm), depicting on top selvage the embossed seal of Rudolph P. Laubenheimer, which was also used as a die to produce a gold medal, Extremely Fine, extremely rare and possibly unique. Higgins and Gage 1.
Lot #3147 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1876, 5¢ Head of Rivadavia, American Bank Note postal envelope composite die trial color proof of the embossed stamp, with two impressions in blue on unwatermarked paper (75 x 39 mm), and affixed on small cardboard, Extremely Fine, extremely rare. Higgins and Gage 1.
Lot #3148 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1876, 5¢ Head of Rivadavia, American Bank Note postal envelope die trial color proofs of the embossed stamp, group of three; green, deep carmine & blackish lilac on unwatermarked paper (35 to 42 mm x 38 to 43 mm), and affixed on small cardboards; 5¢ blackish lilac nick in lower right corner far away from design, Extremely Fine, extremely rare. Higgins and Gage 1.
Lot #3149 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1876, 5¢ Head of Rivadavia, American Bank Note postal envelope die trial color proofs of the embossed stamp, group of three; deep carmine, blue & deep purple on unwatermarked paper (36 to 39 mm x 40 to 42 mm), and affixed on portion of album page, Extremely Fine, extremely rare. Higgins and Gage 1.
Lot #3150 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1876, 5¢ Head of Rivadavia, American Bank Note postal envelope die trial color proofs of the embossed stamp, group of four; rose, deep carmine and two in blue on unwatermarked paper, including three examples cut to stamp size, Extremely Fine, extremely rare. Higgins and Gage 1.
Lot #3151 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1876, 5¢ Head of Rivadavia, American Bank Note postal envelope die trial color proof of the embossed stamp, in deep carmine on unwatermarked paper, and depicting on top selvage the embossed seal of Rudolph P. Laubenheimer, which was also used as a die to produce a gold medal; two minor scissors cuts, one slightly affecting the embossed seal, Very Fine, extremely rare. Higgins and Gage 1.
Lot #3152 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1897, 3¢ Queen Victoria Jubilee, American Bank Note postal envelope die proof of the embossed stamp, in red on unwatermarked paper (81 x 113 mm), with manuscript inscription at bottom "Proof of die/ engraved by R. Laubenheimer", and watermark "(Nas)sau St. NY", suggesting that the paper was bought from Mr. J. Leach on 86 Nassau Street, who was a well known paper merchant, Very Fine, extremely rare, and believed to be one of four in...
Lot #3153 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1897, 3¢ Queen Victoria Jubilee, American Bank Note die proof envelope, in red affixed on card, with stamp impression upside down and on the left side, F.-V.F., extremely rare, and believed to be unique. Higgins and Gage 10.
Lot #3154 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1897, 3¢ Queen Victoria Jubilee, American Bank Note postal envelope die proofs of the embossed stamp, group of seven in red, including two affixed individually on cards, one (47 x 39 mm), plus four cut to stamp size, F.-V.F. Higgins and Gage 10.
Lot #3155 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1887, 5¢ Head of Columbus, American Bank Note postal envelope die proofs of the embossed stamp, group of three in dull lavender, including two on watermarked wove paper. One (123 x 65 mm) with manuscript inscription "Last 19th October 1887" and watermark reading "86 NASSA(U)", suggesting that the paper was bought from J. Leach on 86 Nassau Street, who was a well known paper merchant; other (124 x 72 mm) and unrecognizable watermark....
Lot #3156 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1887, 5¢ Head of Columbus, American Bank Note postal envelope die proof of the embossed stamp, in dull lavender on unwatermarked card paper (88 x 91 mm), inscriptions on lateral panels don't touch framelines, Very Fine, and extremely rare. Higgins and Gage 13.
Lot #3157 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1887, 5¢ Head of Columbus, American Bank Note postal envelope die proof of the embossed stamp, in dull lavender on unwatermarked card paper (88 x 91 mm), inscriptions on lateral panels don't touch framelines, Very Fine, and extremely rare. Higgins and Gage 13.
Lot #3158 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1887, 5¢ Head of Columbus, American Bank Note postal envelope die proof of the embossed stamp, in dull lavender on unwatermarked card paper (91 x 58 mm), inscriptions on lateral panels don't touch framelines, Very Fine, and extremely rare. Higgins and Gage 13.
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