1870s, New York City Postmaster's Seal, die proofs, six impressions in blue on unwatermarked wove paper, comprising four individually struck, and one with two impressions, Very Fine.
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 #3181 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1870, 1¢ Franklin, Hub Die Essay with marked changes, in dark red on unwatermarked wove paper and affixed to card (102 x132 mm), with matching color surrounding design, pencil notations with suggested changes reading: 1) "The top of the head is slightly too flat"; 2) "The chin is a little too rounded and plumb-it should be merged into the wider-chin a little more" & 3) "The back hair ought to be extended further back"., Very Fine,...
Lot #3182 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1870, 3¢ Washington, postal envelope die proof of the embossed stamp, on card, and with matching color surround, originally mounted on white card, die engraved by Rudolph P. Laubenheimer for the 3¢ envelope produced by George H. Reay in Brooklyn NY (Undersander E37Og, Die 37), rich color and detailed impression, Extremely Fine.
Lot #3183 - worldwide proofs from master engraver laubenheimer
1870, Rudolph P. Laubenheimer appreciation letter for his work on the postal stationery designs, written by the Third Assistant Postmaster General W.H.H. Terrell, and datelined in Washington on August 12, 1870. Letter mentioning the beauty of the designs, and the fact that the engraver had achieved all that could be desired on stamped envelopes. The letter also informs about the acceptance of the designs and ends with the warmest...
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