Lot 75 E
1851, 3¢ Washington essay, by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co., in dusky blue, die on India (40x50mm), central thin and small internal affecting design, otherwise Fine. Brazer No. 33E-T.Scott No. 11-E22 $5,000.
ONE OF TWO KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THIS 3¢ TOPPAN, CARPENTER, CASILEAR & CO. ESSAY IN DUSKY BLUE.
It is believed by some student that this die essay was actually a die proof strike of the die used to make the "Roosevelt" and Pan-Pacific small die proofs, while others, including Clarence Brazer, believe this was a die essay for the 1851 issue.
Realized: $2,200