Sale 103: The APS Auction

Lot 1392 P   

Hawaii, 1871, 1¢ purple, large die proof on India, Die sunk on 137 x 103mm card with full die sinkage, National Bank Note Co. imprint at bottom, Very Fine, ex-Golden.
Scott No. 30P1    $900.

Realized: $375

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Lot 1393 P   

Hawaii, 1864-86, 1¢//18¢ Royal Portraits, plate proofs on India and card, seven comprising 30P3, 31P3, 31P4, 34P4, 36P3, 41P3 (2), large margins to clear; few small faults as often associated with this fragile paper, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 30P3//41P3    $2,800.

Realized: $450

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Lot 1394 P   

Hawaii, 1864-86, 1¢-18¢ Banknotes, plate proofs on India, horizontal pairs as affixed to card backing, full to large margins including left sheet margin on 2¢, 1¢ and 6¢ with card thinning from hinge removal, 1¢ with small toned spot, Very Fine appearance, ex-Golden.
Scott No. 30P3//34P3    $3,200 as singles.

Realized: $575

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Lot 1395 P   

Hawaii, 1871, 1¢ purple, plate proof on India paper, on original card, large margins, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott No. 30P3    $400.

Realized: $120

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Lot 1396 P   

Hawaii, 1871, 1¢ purple, plate proof on India, large margins, faint edge toning, Very Fine appearance.
Scott No. 30P3    $400.

Realized: $110

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Lot 1397 S   

Hawaii, 1871, 1¢ purple, black "Specimen" overprint, disturbed o.g., toned, Fine and rare.
Scott No. 30S    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $280

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Lot 1398 P   

Hawaii, 1864, 2¢ green, trial color large die proof on India paper, 60 x 63mm India die sunk on 148 x 218mm card, National Bank Note Co. imprint, India with tiny nick at right edge, otherwise immaculate, Very Fine, ex-Honolulu Advertiser.
Scott No. 31TC1ae    $2,500.

THE ONLY RECORDED FULL-SIZE EXAMPLE OF THIS TRIAL COLOR PROOF.

Realized: $5,750

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Lot 1399 P   

Hawaii, 1864, 2¢ rose vermilion, large die proof on India, on approximately 140 x 97mm cards with full die sinkage and imprint at bottom right of die sinkage area, brilliant color, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 31P1    $900.

Realized: $300

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Lot 1400 P   

Hawaii, 1864, 2¢ rose vermilion, large die proof on India, die sunk on 142 x 102mm card showing full die sinkage, N.B.N.C. imprint at bottom right, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 31P1    $900.

Realized: $290

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Lot 1401 P   

Hawaii, 1864, 2¢ rose vermilion, hybrid large die proof on India paper, plate proof cut to size and mounted on 149 x 225mm card and overprinted in green "SPECIMEN/POSTAGE STAMP/FROM THE NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY/NO. 1 WALL STREET/NEW YORK", few light tone spots, still Very Fine and rare.
Scott No. 31P1 var.    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $625

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