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186-E1b, 188a-E1b, 1903 7c+6c, 24c+12c Schernikow Composite Essays, frames of 7c and 6c side by side, die on proof paper, two composite essays: one in dull yellow, other in dark navy blue, also includes: 24c+12c (188a-E1b) in dim scarlet, trivial ink mark in margin, all Very Fine. (Scott $300).
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12TC5f, 1851 12c Olive green, trial color plate proof on wove paper, clear margins, Very Fine. Jakubek handstamp on reverse. (Scott $300).
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156TC4, 1873 1c Black, Trial Color Proof, black plate proof on card, partial plate number and full imprint bottom strip of 10, fresh and Very Fine. (Scott $120 as blocks of 4).
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American Bank Note Company Essays, unlisted in Scott (similar to 67-E6), non denominated, die on india, one in deep blue other in vermilion (thin at top), otherwise Fine to Very Fine, unusual and attractive,
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Three Different Colored Engraved Vignettes of Washington, mounted on star shaped mats, unattributed design, circa 1860, one with one slightly nibbed point, all Very Fine, very unusual.
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41P4//E1P4, 19th Century proof Balance, 40 mostly different plate proofs on india or card, all fresh, includes: 41P4, 44P3, 112P3, 113P3 (x2), 116P3, 116P4, 120P4, 122P4, 151P3, 153P3, 157P4 (x2), 159P3, 160P3, 160P4, 162P4, 163P3, 163P4, 164P4, 165P4, 166P3, 183P4, 185P4 (x2), 205P4, 206P4 (x2), 207P4 (x2), 208P4, 208P4a, 209P4 (x2), 213P4 and E1P4, clean and exceptional balance, Very Fine throughout. (Scott $1,786).
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6c Garfield Proof & Specimen Balance, six unusual items: 1890 trial color pairs (2); 1890 P4 proof on card; 256 stamp with "pre-printing paper fold"; 271P5 pair without gum (small fault); 305 "Specimen", an attractive group for "Garfield" specialist. (see online scans).
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J1TC4, 1879 1c Black, Trial Color Proof, block of 4, trial color plate proof on card, Very Fine. (Scott $400).
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226TC5a-l, 1890 6c Garfield Trial Color Proofs, eleven pairs + strip of 4 (orange red) complete in all colors, o.g., a couple with minor gum flaws, majority are lightly hinged, an exceptional intact offering, Very Fine. (Scott $2,880). (see online scans).
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SS16, 1935 $3 Social Security Sample (Essay) Revenue, coil pair, NH, Very Fine, scarce value.
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