Sale 101: The Westpex Sale

Lot 1260 E   

1869, 15¢ blue green on scarlet, Safety Paper Essay, green die on design 12 scarlet paper, Very Fine and unique.
Scott Nos. 118-ESP12    $3,500.

Realized: $2,300

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Lot 1261 E   

1869, 15¢ orange brown on orange, Safety Paper Essay, die on vertically orientated design 9 orange paper, Very Fine and unique.
Scott Nos. 118-ESP9 var.    $3,500.

Realized: $2,300

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Lot 1262 E   

1869, 15¢ orange brown on orange, Safety Paper Essay, die on horizontally orientated design 9 orange paper, Very Fine and unique.
Scott Nos. 118-ESP9    $3,500.

Realized: $950

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Lot 1263 E   

1869, 15¢ green on orange, Safety Paper Essay, green die on design 9 orange paper, small hole and thins, F.-V.F. appearance and unique.
Scott Nos. 118-ESP9    $3,500.

Realized: $900

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Lot 1264 E   

1869 (24¢) Declaration of Independence vignette essay, in black, on card (210x140mm), oval style view with ornate frame with patriotic motifs, with "Declaration of Independence, Engraved by American Banknote Co." at bottom, Very Fine, this engraved design, based on the painting by John Trumbull, was also used on the reverse of the U.S. $2 banknote, another similar large engraving is known but with the view in octagonal form similar to the stamp design.
Scott Nos. 120-E    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $260

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Lot 1265 E   

1869, 30¢ Burgoyne essay, in red brown, die on India, die sunk on card (73x54mm) showing full die sinkage, small N.B.N.Co. imprint below, Very Fine. Brazer Nos. 121E-Ca.
Scott Nos. 121-E1a    $800.

Realized: $240

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