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Large Die Proofs

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
21	P	300P1-13P1	#300P1-313P1, 1c-$5.00 1902-03 Regular issue, large die proofs complete, a magnificent matched set of approved large die proofs each die sunk on full sized cards measuring approximately 143x194mm, all signed as "Approved" for Bureau production by either Edwin C. Madden, Third Assistant Postmaster General or J.K. Reeve, Superintendent of the Stamp Division; this set was obviously once bound in a presentation album, as each proof has traces of some type of hinge strip at the far left edge having been removed (occasionally slightly skinning the card), the 1c and 13c proofs have minor flaws in one corner of the mounting card, well away from the large die impression, overall a wonderfully fresh and clean set that possesses tremendous eye appeal, very fine; unique as a complete set of approved large die proofs. (Image)	10,600.00+ SOLD for $30,000.00 Closing..Dec-06, 05:00 PM
22	P	301P1	#301P1, 2c Carmine, large die proof, die sunk on card measuring 92x106mm, faint tone speck at bottom of India paper, very fine. (Image)	750.00 SOLD for $525.00 Closing..Dec-06, 05:00 PM
23	P	303P1	#303P1, 4c Orange brown, large die proof, die sunk on card measuring 92x106mm, exceptionally fresh and clean, extremely fine. (Image)	750.00 SOLD for $600.00 Closing..Dec-06, 05:00 PM
24	P	305P1	#305P1, 6c Lake, large die proof, die sunk on card measuring 91x105mm, immaculate condition, extremely fine. (Image)	750.00 SOLD for $525.00 Closing..Dec-06, 05:00 PM
25	P	309P1	#309P1, 15c Olive green, large die proof, die sunk on card measuring 92x107mm, few minute and faint tone specks to left of die impression, very fine. (Image)	750.00 SOLD for $525.00 Closing..Dec-06, 05:00 PM
26	P	310P1	#310P1, 50c Orange, large die proof, die sunk on card measuring 89x103mm, intense color, few miniscule tone specks of little importance, very fine. (Image)	750.00 SOLD for $525.00 Closing..Dec-06, 05:00 PM
27	P	312P1	#312P1, $2.00 Blue, large die proof, die sunk on card measuring 92x106mm, exceptionally fresh and clean, only a single trivial tone speck, a very fine and choice example of this proof of which only four are thought to exist. (Image)	750.00 SOLD for $850.00 Closing..Dec-06, 05:00 PM
28	P	313P1	#313P1, $5.00 Green, large die proof, die sunk on card measuring 92x105mm, immaculately fresh and bright, extremely fine; only four large die proofs of this high value are thought to exist; ex-Lilly. (Image)	850.00 SOLD for $950.00 Closing..Dec-06, 05:00 PM
29	P	319P1	#319P1, 2c Carmine, Ty. I, large die proof, die sunk on full size card measuring 143x194mm, signed and dated "Approved/Sept. 23d, 1903" by Edwin C. Madden, Third Assistant Postmaster General, quite fresh, a very fine and choice example of this rare approved large die proof. (Image)	1,500.00+ SOLD for $2,200.00 Closing..Dec-06, 05:00 PM
30	P	319P1	#319P1, 2c Carmine, Ty. I, large die proof, die sunk on full size card measuring 153x202mm, with light manuscript (in pencil) notation in bottom left corner "Last/August 1903", blue B.E.P. "97993" control handstamp on reverse, wonderfully bright and fresh, tiny insignificant tear to card at extreme bottom edge, a very fine and choice example of this seldom seen large die proof. (Image)	1,500.00 SOLD for $1,700.00 Closing..Dec-06, 05:00 PM
31	P	319P1	#319P1, 2c Carmine, Ty. I, large die proof, full size proof (75x87mm), quite fresh, couple of usual trivial thin specks from hinging, otherwise very fine. (Image)	1,500.00 SOLD for $500.00 Closing..Dec-06, 05:00 PM
32	P	319P1	#319P1, 2c Carmine, Ty. I, large die proof, margins reduced to 34x35mm, intense color on bright India paper, very fine. (Image)	1,500.00 SOLD for $450.00 Closing..Dec-06, 05:00 PM

Small Die Proofs

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
33	P	300P2-313P2	#300P2-313P2, 1c-$5.00 1902-03 Regular issue, small die proofs complete, each mounted on a small piece of original gray card backing from the special "Roosevelt" album prepared in 1903, each proof is brilliantly fresh and clean, and uniformly margined all around, extremely fine; a highly select set of these popular and rare proofs; only 85 sets were printed. (image 33a) (Image)	4,275.00 SOLD for $3,000.00 Closing..Dec-06, 05:00 PM
34	P	319iP2	#319iP2, 2c Carmine, Ty. II, small die proof, deep rich color, two tiny surface scrapes at left of little consequence, otherwise very fine; only 85 examples were printed; 1991 PF certificate. (Image)	950.00 SOLD for $900.00 Closing..Dec-06, 05:00 PM
35	P	E6P2	#E6P2, 10c Ultramarine special delivery, small die proof, strong color on bright paper, large margins all around, mounted on small gray card (although not original backing from the Roosevelt album), very fine; only 85 printed. (Image)	250.00 SOLD for $190.00 Closing..Dec-06, 05:00 PM

Panama-Pacific Small Die Proofs

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
36	P	300P2a-13P2a	#300P2a-313P2a, 1c-$5.00 1902-03 Regular issue, Panama-Pacific small die proofs complete, a handsome set of these immensely rare proofs, strong colors throughout (50c color slightly oxidized as usual), couple with characteristic trivial mounting translucencies, very fine; these proofs were prepared in 1915 for display at the Panama-Pacific Exposition (hence the moniker "Panama-Pacific" small die proofs), it is widely believed that only three to five examples of each proof were prepared, however we are aware of the existence of only two complete sets, this set from the Brody collection and a complete set found in the Smithsonian collection; each proof accompanied by a 1985 PF certificate. (Image)	16,800.00 SOLD for $26,000.00 Closing..Dec-06, 05:00 PM
37	P	319iP2a	#319iP2a, 2c Carmine, Ty. II, Panama-Pacific small die proof, deep rich color, very fine; an enormously rare proof prepared in 1915 for display at the Panama-Pacific Exposition, with only three to five examples thought to have been printed. (Image)	3,000.00 SOLD for $3,250.00 Closing..Dec-06, 05:00 PM
38	P	319iP2a	#319iP2a, 2c Carmine, Ty. II, Panama-Pacific small die proof, another example of this proof rarity, rich luxuriant color, faint translucent spot from hinging, very fine; clear 1985 PF certificate. (Image)	3,000.00 SOLD for $2,200.00 Closing..Dec-06, 05:00 PM
39	P	E6P2a	#E6P2a, 10c Ultramarine special delivery, Panama-Pacific small die proof, unusually fresh and clean for this very rare proof, extremely fine; only three to five examples of this proof were thought to have been prepared in 1915 for display at the Panama-Pacific Exposition; 1980 PF certificate. (Image)	1,250.00 SOLD for $1,250.00 Closing..Dec-06, 05:00 PM
40	P	E6P2a	#E6P2a, 10c Ultramarine special delivery, Panama-Pacific small die proof, another choice example of this rare proof, rich color, extremely fine; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	1,250.00 SOLD for $900.00 Closing..Dec-06, 05:00 PM