**Essays and Proofs (1894 Bureau Issue thru Louisiana Purchase )**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
1216	P	1c-$5.00 1894 Bureau Issue, Large Die Proofs on India (247P1, 250P1, 253P1-261AP1, 263P1). Set missing only the $2.00, die sunk on approximately 127 x 177mm cards with full die sinkage, except 50c and $5.00 mounted on cards, rich colors, 50c oxidized, some minor toning spots on a few, otherwise Very Fine and scarce group (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	4,775.00 SOLD for $1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
1217	P	1c-10c 1894 Bureau Issue, Large Die Proofs on India (247P1, 255P1, 257P1-258P1). Two of 1c, one each of 5c, 8c and 10c, die sunk on approximately 153 x 200mm cards with full die sinkage, fresh colors, couple with trivial toned specks, Very Fine group (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,275.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
1218	P	1c-$5.00 1894 Bureau Issue, Small Die Proofs on Wove (247P2-263P2). On original gray card backing, rich colors VERY FINE. A SCARCE COMPLETE SET OF THE 1894 ISSUE SMALL DIE PROOFS FROM A ROOSEVELT PRESENTATION ALBUM. Even though 85 albums were produced this particular set is difficult to find -- outside of this sale we have offered only one other set since 1996. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	3,535.00 SOLD for $2,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
1219	P	1c-$5.00 1894 Bureau Issue, Small Die Proofs on Wove (247P2-263P2). Complete set of 13 proofs, each on original gray card backing, brilliant colors VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A SCARCE AND DESIRABLE COMPLETE SET OF 1894 BUREAU ISSUE SMALL DIE PROOFS FROM A ROOSEVELT PRESENTATION ALBUM. Only 85 albums were produced (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	3,535.00 SOLD for $2,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1220	P	1c-$5.00 1894 Bureau Issue, Small Die Proofs on Wove (247P2-263P2). Complete set of 13 proofs, each on original gray card backing, bright colors VERY FINE AND CHOICE COMPLETE SET OF 1894 BUREAU ISSUE ROOSEVELT SMALL DIE PROOFS. Only 85 albums were produced (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	3,535.00 SOLD for $2,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1221	E	2c Medium Deep Red, Ty. I, Large Die Essay on India (250-E7). On 152 x 201mm card with full die sinkage, albino die imprint at bottom, rich color, fresh and Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,000.00 SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
1222	P	4c Dark Brown, Large Die Proof on India (254P1). On 150 x 200mm card with full die sinkage, intense shade and impression, Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	600.00 SOLD for $190.00 Will close during Public Auction
1223	P	$5.00 Dark Green, Large Die Proof on India (263P1). Mounted on 151 x 201mm card, rich color, pencil notations on back, Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	650.00 SOLD for $225.00 Will close during Public Auction
1224	P	5c Dark Blue, Large Die Proof on Card (281P1). Printed directly on 148 x 198mm card with full die sinkage, some areas of light toning along edges and on back, otherwise Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	700.00 SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
1225		1c-$2.00 Trans-Mississippi, Bi-Color Large Die Essays on India (285E8-293E7). On approximately 198 x 149mm cards with full die sinkage, 1c, 2c, 4c and 10c are hybrids, deep rich colors, fresh cards free of toning and bends EXTREMELY FINE. A FRESH AND BEAUTIFUL SET OF THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI BI-COLOR DIE ESSAYS. Only 166 sets were printed in these colors. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	3,125.00 SOLD for $2,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
1226	P	1c-$2.00 Trans-Mississippi, Small Die Proofs on Wove (285P2-293P2). Each on original gray card backing, rich colors VERY FINE. A SCARCE SET OF THE 1898 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE FROM A ROOSEVELT PRESENTATION ALBUM. Approximately 85 sets were produced. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	5,850.00 SOLD for $4,500.00 Will close during Public Auction

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