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Republica De Honduras, Unique Stamp Dies51 - Republica De Honduras, Unique Stamp Dies
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Honduras. Unidentified Postal Stationary envelope Issue of 1893 Copper Stamp Dies. 1893-1894. Unlisted. 1; 2 centavos. 2 different steel printing pla
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Nicaragua 30c Telegraph Stamp With Original Artwork52 - Nicaragua 30c Telegraph Stamp With Original Artwork
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1907. Production file of a 30c Telegraph stamp that was never issued, includes a small pencil sketch of the proposed design (10c denomination with not
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Nicaragua Columbus.53 - Nicaragua Columbus.
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1945. Printing plate. 90x63x5mm steel die. Portion of vignette design showing the representation of the lighthouse beams, cross-hatching on back sid
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Nicaragua Columbus Stamp Border Printing Plate.54 - Nicaragua Columbus Stamp Border Printing Plate.
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1945. Scott #C267. 35 Centavos. 89x62x4mm steel die, frame design with all design elements incl. portraits of Columbus and Isabella, "SECURITY ...
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Nicaragua Columbus.55 - Nicaragua Columbus.
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1945. Matching vignette and text plate. Printing plate. 63x92x5mm steel plate, vignette design of Columbus portrait plus "HOMENAJE A LA MEMOR...
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Nicaragua Columbus.56 - Nicaragua Columbus.
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1945. Scott #C271. Progressive printing plate of frame only without vignette. 87x51x5mm steel die, frame design with Columbus' portrait and let...
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Honoring Discovery of America by Columbus57 - Honoring Discovery of America by Columbus
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1945. Printing plate. 89x76x5mm steel die, complete design except value (both text and numeric) omitted. Design shows Columbus' ships and repre...
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Lighthouse, Discovery of America by Columbus58 - Lighthouse, Discovery of America by Columbus
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1945. Scott #691. 4c. Printing plate. 84x87x5mm steel die, complete design except blank space where Columbus' portrait appears in finished prod...
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Nicaragua R. Montora Namasigue.59 - Nicaragua R. Montora Namasigue.
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1949. Engraved vignette for proposed ordinary postage stamp honoring Namasig?e but which was cancelled, design die sunk on card showing monument with
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Lighthouse, Honoring discovery of America -Columbus60 - Lighthouse, Honoring discovery of America -Columbus
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1945. Odd-Cents. Progressive printing plate for master proof of this series without denomination and missing small vignette so that it could be used f
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Lighthouse, Honoring discovery of America -Columbus61 - Lighthouse, Honoring discovery of America -Columbus
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1945. Scott #693. 8c. Printing plate. 58x71x5mm steel die, complete design except blank space where Columbus' portrait appears in finished prod...
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Nicaragua Railroad and Lake Scene.62 - Nicaragua Railroad and Lake Scene.
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1949. Engraved vignette for proposed official stamp showing passenger train with one car; another train pulling flat car with men standing aboard and
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Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Rep. of Paraguay "Mando" Airmail & Postage Proofs63 - Rep. of Paraguay "Mando" Airmail & Postage Proofs
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ca., Scott #. 7 different proofs printed on gummed paper. The postage proofs are a compound proof sheet of three with the 50 Centimos on top with the
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Start Price : 160.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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"Liberty" Essay Stamp Printing Plate64 - "Liberty" Essay Stamp Printing Plate
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1894. 1c-1P. Printing plate. 155x78x4mm steel die, composite showing full designs of 1c, 2c, 3c, 5c, 10c, 11c, 20c, 25c, 50c and 1P stamps and die ...
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Start Price : 1,150.00 | Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Correos De El Salvador Unique Printing Plate65 - Correos De El Salvador Unique Printing Plate
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Salvador. 1896. Scott #152. 15 centavos. Steel printing plate mounted on cube shaped steel die. Picture of post office. 20x22x22mm mounted on steel
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Salvador Correos De El Salvador - Ocean Steamship.66 - Salvador Correos De El Salvador - Ocean Steamship.
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1896. Scott #152. 15 Centavos. Printing plate. 63x63x4mm steel die, shows complete design of stamp, die "994". XF condition. Unique in a...
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Correos Del Salvador - Essay Postal Stationary Dies67 - Correos Del Salvador - Essay Postal Stationary Dies
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Salvador. 1893. Unlisted Essay. 2 postal stationary stamp dies of an unissued and unreleased El Salvador, 1893 Issue. Both are of the same design wit
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Correos Del Salvador - Postal Stationary  Dies (3)68 - Correos Del Salvador - Postal Stationary Dies (3)
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Salvador. Postal Stationary Envelope Issue of 1893. Copper Stamp Dies. 1893. 3; 11; 22 Centavos. 3 different copper printing plates mounted on cube s
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Salvador Postal Stationary of Post Card Die.69 - Salvador Postal Stationary of Post Card Die.
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1891. 11 Centavos. Oval printing plate. 64x61x4mm steel die, full oval design with train, ship and volcano vignette and ornamental frame. Fine condi
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Unique "Landing of Columbus" Stamp Die70 - Unique "Landing of Columbus" Stamp Die
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Salvador. Servicio Postal Del Salvador Postal Stationary Stamp Die "Landing of Columbus". 1892. H&G #B25. 20 Centavos. Steel plated co...
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U.N. 3c/8c Commemoratives Specimens.71 - U.N. 3c/8c Commemoratives Specimens.
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1958. Scott #59-60, 65-66, 68. Five stamps with red "SPECIMEN" overprint and punch, o.g., Never Hinged, Very Fine.
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U.S. 1c, 2c, 5c South Carolina Business Tax Stamps.72 - U.S. 1c, 2c, 5c South Carolina Business Tax Stamps.
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Each denomination in full sheet of 25 with glassine paper interleaving affixed on the gum, "SECURITY BANKNOTE CO. PHILA." imprint below ea...
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Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Canada 2c Experimental Essay.73 - Canada 2c Experimental Essay.
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ca.1900's-30's. Group of four imperforate on different paper stocks (three ungummed, one original gum), blue on cream, green (o.g.), black o...
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U.S. ABNC Essay of Columbia Facing Left - Cut Down74 - U.S. ABNC Essay of Columbia Facing Left - Cut Down
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ca.1860's-70's. Scott #79-E11 Unlisted. Unique cut down LDP printed on thin white paper (not india). Hand scrip on top "Roll 119"...
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U.S. American Bank Note Cos. Stamp Essay.75 - U.S. American Bank Note Cos. Stamp Essay.
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ca.1860's-70's. Turner 2-D black. "Rosenthal's Patent" in reverse under vignette. Printed on india die sunk on 229x151mm card,...
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U.S. American Bank Note Cos. Coupon 5 Cents Essay76 - U.S. American Bank Note Cos. Coupon 5 Cents Essay
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ca.1860's-70's. Turner 2-F 5c black. 5c black. Printed on india die sunk on 229x149mm card, die #2870 at top, VF. Black. ABNC
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U.S. Automoblie Title Proof Sample.77 - U.S. Automoblie Title Proof Sample.
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1959. Black on light brown paper proof for "State of Anywhere, Certificate of title to motor vehicle. Printed in black. Choice Unc. SCBNC.
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Ossining, NY. Brandereth's Pills Specimen Label78 - Ossining, NY. Brandereth's Pills Specimen Label
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1868. Impressive Medical label. Large format with vignette of Brandereth flanked by 2 large ovals with information on his blood purifying pills. Red
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U.S. CADUCEUS Vignette79 - U.S. CADUCEUS Vignette
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Used on 1864 $50 Interest Bearing Notes. 1864. CADUCEUS, die essay of vignette used on Fermented Liquor for Export Series of 1891, also appeared on 18
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U.S. Christmas Seal.80 - U.S. Christmas Seal.
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1913. Scott #WX13. Type III, block of fourteen, each stamp with red "SPECIMEN" overprint and punch, o.g., never hinged, fresh and Very Fine.
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IL. U.S. Columbian BNC Sample Advertising Stamps81 - IL. U.S. Columbian BNC Sample Advertising Stamps
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Chicago, IL. 1920-30's. 4 different specimen advertising stamps for Columbian BNC. Each stamp has allegorical woman in a different color and pr...
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Pennsylvania. U.S.  Documentary Stamp Tax Plate82 - Pennsylvania. U.S. Documentary Stamp Tax Plate
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ca.1920-30's. $20. Printing plate. 81x56x5mm steel die, state seal vignette over keystone design with ornamental lathework. XF condition. Prin...
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Pennsylvania. U.S. Documentary Tax Stamp Plate83 - Pennsylvania. U.S. Documentary Tax Stamp Plate
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ca.1920-30's. $10. Printing plate. 81x68x5mm steel die, state seal vignette over keystone design with ornamental lathework. XF condition. Pri...
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Ohio. U.S.  Quack Medicine Label by RWH&E84 - Ohio. U.S. Quack Medicine Label by RWH&E
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Dr. Guysott's Improved Extract of Yellow Dock & Sarsaparilla. ca.1850's. Cincinnati, Ohio. Proof medical label of quack medicine produc...
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Michigan. U.S. Early U.S. Postal Money Order.85 - Michigan. U.S. Early U.S. Postal Money Order.
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Nov. 2, 1899. 1 Cent. Grand Haven. #146. Uncancelled. VF condition. Mounting remnants on back. Rare.
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Wisconsin. U.S. Early U.S. Postal Money Order.86 - Wisconsin. U.S. Early U.S. Postal Money Order.
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Jan. 1, 1900. 1 Cent. Princeton. #106. VF Condition. Uncancelled. The first Money order used at the turn of the century. "1899" preprinte...
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West Virginia. U.S. Early U.S. Postal Money Order.87 - West Virginia. U.S. Early U.S. Postal Money Order.
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Jul. 27, 1901. 65 Cents. Central Station. #503. Payable in Quincy, Illinois. Fine condition with light toning. Rare high denomination.
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U.S. George Washington Essay Proof Vignette89 - U.S. George Washington Essay Proof Vignette
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ca.1850's-60's. Scott #65-E11 Unlisted. 50x53mm manila card with black negative proof impression of George Washington vignette very similar ...
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Dominica and Venezuela Rare Proof Stamps90 - Dominica and Venezuela Rare Proof Stamps
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ca.1880's. Philatelic advertising card for stamp design and production by HBNC. Card measures 10 by 4 inches with gold foil gilt edges. Front h...
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U.S. Keasby and Mattison Quinine Medical Label91 - U.S. Keasby and Mattison Quinine Medical Label
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1880's. Specimen medical label . Red "SPECIMEN" overprint. Printed in black. Ornate factory with small train. Rare. By Hamilton BN...
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U.S. Lawrence & Martin Uncut Proof Sheet.92 - U.S. Lawrence & Martin Uncut Proof Sheet.
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Scott #RS161P3. 4c black. Sheet of thirty, plate #120 and American Bank Note Co. imprints, VF condition. ABNC
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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New York. U.S. Mexican Mustang Liniment Label93 - New York. U.S. Mexican Mustang Liniment Label
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1853, (ca.1906). $1 Rare and attractive medicine label with large size "1853" silver dollar front and back flanking allegorical woman pour...
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Start Price : 160.00 | Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
 
 
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New York. U.S. Moffat's Vegetable Life Pills Label94 - New York. U.S. Moffat's Vegetable Life Pills Label
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1850,1860's. 2 different types of Medical labels. 1). Large format with vignette of Moffat. 2). Vertical pair of small format labels. Both ha...
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NYC Dist. Council of Carpenters Work Stamp95 - NYC Dist. Council of Carpenters Work Stamp
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1989. 1/2; 1 Hour Production file with proofs, models and specimen of 1/2 Hour Union Benefits stamp. Includes frame proof and additional proofs of tex
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Vermont. U.S. Post Office Department Draft.96 - Vermont. U.S. Post Office Department Draft.
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1868. $295. Issued Post Office Draft or Check. Brown border and undertint with black vignette portrait on upper right, eagle on upper left with ribbo
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Pennsylvania. U.S. Postal Money Order.97 - Pennsylvania. U.S. Postal Money Order.
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Nov. 15, 1894. 1 Cent. Station F., Frankford, Philadelphia. #880. Early Postal Money Order. VG with small pieces missing from margin. Scarce early P
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Nebraska. U.S. Postal Money Order.98 - Nebraska. U.S. Postal Money Order.
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189-, ca.1895-99. 2 Cents. Omaha. #38748. Partially issued, no date. XF condition with small spot on upper right. Scarce.
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California. U.S. Postal Note.99 - California. U.S. Postal Note.
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June 12, 1886. PN2. $4.20. San Francisco. #026729. Pay at Elkhart, IN. A rare cashed note and one of only four recorded $4 notes; this example being
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Start Price : 1,600.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Indiana. U.S. Postal Note.100 - Indiana. U.S. Postal Note.
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Aug. 8, 1894. PN1. 2 Cents. Brookville. #450. Pay at Cincinnati, OH. Octagonal MOB cancel. Scarce date and amount not punched. EF condition. HLBNC
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Start Price : 700.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Massachusetts. U.S. Postal Note.101 - Massachusetts. U.S. Postal Note.
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Dec. 30, 1893. 1 Cent. Bradford. #930. XF condition. Dunlap & Clarke
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