Lot 1280 P
1893, Columbians complete, large die proofs on card, printed directly on cards (approximately 217x143mm), matched set each with A.B.N.Co. imprint below, all bright and fresh, a Very Fine set, the Columbian large dies mostly come as hybrids with only a select few sets on India die sunk on card or directly on card as offered here.Scott Nos. 230P1-245P1 $16,550.
Realized: $9,000
Lot 1281 P
1893, Columbians complete, plate proofs on card, well matched set all with large nicely balanced margins, rich colors throughout, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful plate proof set.Scott Nos. 230P4-245P4 $2,110.
Realized: $850
Lot 1282 P
1893, Columbians complete, plate proofs on card, rich colors, ample to large margins, a Very Fine set.Scott Nos. 230P4-245P4 $2,110.
Realized: $750
Lot 1283 P
1893, Columbians complete, plate proofs on card, bright and fresh, each with paper hinge, $4 abrasion at top margin, otherwise F.-V.F. set.Scott Nos. 230P4-245P4 $2,110.
Realized: $650
Lot 1284 E
1893, 3¢ Columbian, A.B.N.C. essay, silver print vignette photo, genuine silver photo of the painting used to make the vignette portion of the 232-E1 essay (38x27mm), Very Fine; with 1990 P.F. certificate. Brazer Nos. 232E-A var.Scott Nos. 232-E1 var. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $475
Lot 1285 P
1894, 1st Bureau issue, 1¢//$5 complete, "Roosevelt" small die proofs, 12 different proofs (on 6¢); all removed from gray card, the 5¢ missing upper and lower right corners, otherwise Very Fine.Scott Nos. 247P2//263P2 $3,285.
Realized: $1,350
Lot 1286 P
1894, 1¢//$5 Bureau issues, plate proof on card, 1¢, 2¢, 6¢, $2 and $5, all with large margins and rich colors, Very Fine and choice.Scott Nos. 247P4 $1,550.
Realized: $575
Lot 1287 P
1894, $5 dark green, large die proof on India paper, hybrid large die mounted on card, a few age spots, pencil noted "as representative of the set" and signed "I Koslow" on reverse (Irving Koslow of Scott Stamp and Coin Co.), Very Fine.Scott Nos. 263P1 $650.
Realized: $290