$225.00
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Waterlow intermediate die proof for the 20c value, omitting the vignette of Rooseveldt. Die number handwritten in upper left corner, cylinder number in upper right and proof number in lower left. Includes two MNH blocks of file copy proofs of the finished stamp with punch holes and "checked for colour" notation in the selvedge, dated five months before the stamps went on sale. Unique.
$390.00
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ABNC archive progressive die proofs with blank value tablet. Designed as consular service stamps in 1947, the fiscal issues were overprinted in a range of values for postal use in 1951. On India paper mounted to Index Copy cards. Unique.
$190.00
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Large format Sucre die proof. ABNC 'F' number penciled to reverse. Light indentations on the vignette guide marks.
$240.00
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ABNC Archive File Index card for the 1946 airmail issue with instructions to adapt the die for the regular stamp (Scott 539-541). Die proof on India affixed to card with associated typed notes. Unique.
$440.00
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ABNC Archive File Index card for the 1940-43 1p black top value plus the later change of color in 1947 to purple (although Scott lists as violet). Die proofs on India affixed to card with associated handwritten and typed notes. Unique.
$290.00
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The Waterlow Master Plate Proof part sheet for the 3c Rodo Monument issue. Various notations and authorisation initials in the margin including: "Central vignette correct for 2,000,000 stamps of 3 cent value = 20,000 pulls", "Plate and colour OK". Note unusual and very decorative engine-turned frame in the lower margin. Both large and small security punch holes throughout. Faults, including a significant tear repaired by the printer before punching . Nonetheless, a unique document.
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$90.00
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Security punched, intermediate plate proofs on thin gummed paper from the Waterlow archives, omitting the vignette of General Ballivian. Fresh.$80.00
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Security punched plate proofs on thin gummed paper from the Waterlow archives. Fresh.
$140.00
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ABNC die proof on India paper, sunk on to cream stock card.
$290.00
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An obligatory surtax applied to aid in the construction of the new Post & Telegraphs building. ABNC die proofs in the issued colors, on India paper, mounted to cream stock card.
$190.00
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ABNC die proof of General Santander, issued in 1943. India paper die sunk on to cream stock card. Small tear to left-hand edge of card, not affecting the proof.
$290.00
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ABNC die proof depicting Antonio Narino. Printed in the issued color as part of the Independence Centenary series. On India paper mounted to cream stock card. Scalpel scores surrounding the image as shown.
$150.00
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ABNC consular revenue on India paper, die sunk on to cream stock card.$85.00
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A fresh strip of four proofs with security punch. An early Seebeck. Printed on ungummed paper with no previous hinging.$70.00
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Listed variety printed in green instead of the issued red. An early Seebeck. Ungummed as printed with no previous hinging.$490.00
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Three rouletted color trials in dark green, brown and brown-orange. On gummed paper with hinge remnants.
$750.00
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Columbian Bank Note Company plate proofs in blocks of four, never hinged on ungummed paper. Attractive.
$175.00
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ABNC die proof in the issued color, on India paper mounted to cream stock card.
$150.00
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ABNC die proof in the issued color, on India paper mounted to cream stock card. Small tear in the paper to the right of the image.
$190.00
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ABNC 50 Bolivares postal fiscal top value in the issued color, sunk on to cream stock card. Light pencil mark to reverse.$160.00
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Complete set of Steamship & Llama plate proofs in the issued colors (excludes 1c bister Coat of Arms). Engraved and printed by the National Banknote Company on thin, ungummed paper. No faults and never previously mounted. An attractive quartet.
$240.00
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ABNC die proof in the issued color, printed to raise funds for the unemployed. On India paper mounted to cream stock card.
$240.00
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ABNC die proof in the issued color, sunk on to cream stock card with no previous mounting.
$590.00
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Three ABNC die proofs from the 1918 series of stamps, comprising: I) 2c Green on India paper mounted to cream stock card, further mounted with acetate protective cover II) 4c Lake sunken die proof on India paper mounted to card III) 12c Dull Violet on India paper mounted to card. A few light surface stains and paper abrasion to left and right guide marks where clamped in place.$130.00
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Imperforate plate essay pair, printed in black on thin paper by H. Kraus in Asuncion. A little light toning at the upper edge. Ungummed, as printed, with hinge remnant.$140.00
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50c orange brown and black plate proof pair with inverted center, unrecorded by Kneitschel (only recording a perforate 50c invert with steel blue vignette). On thin paper, ungummed as printed.
$240.00
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A selection of twenty-seven SABNC color trials, mostly in pairs on thin paper, mounted to a Scott album page. An attractive assembly.
$290.00
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Selection of SABNC plate proofs in a variety of denominations, colors and papers/card on Scott album page. An attractive assembly.
$240.00
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At first glance this would appear to be the die proof for either Scott 59 (1901) or 67 (1901-02) but note the numerals are in the style of the 1900 issue. The die was prepared for a 40c value in 1900 but never issued. Engraved by the South American Banknote Company, printed on glossy paper and die sunk onto beige stock card. Tape adhesion to reverse. Note that 'die proofs' on thin paper exist for this issue but are suspected reprints.$75.00
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Pair of ABNC plate proofs. The medio centesimo is in the issued color, the two and a half centesimo is a color trial in red brown. Paper adhesions to reverse.$140.00
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Four ABNC plate proofs in the issued colors, mounted to card. Paper adhesion and gum residue to reverse where previously mounted.$140.00
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Full set of the 1915 ABNC postage due proofs in the issued olive brown. Thin paper, mounted to card with paper adhesions to reverse. The 4c value is on thin paper only and has not been previously mounted.$75.00
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Issues of Colombia for use in the Department of Panama. Two ABNC plate proofs for the 2c rose and 10c orange values in the issued colors, mounted to card. Paper adhesion to reverse.$45.00
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ABNC cut down die proof from the Presidential Succession series of stamps. In the issued color on India paper mounted to cream stock card, subsequently cut down to shape. Adhesive residue on reverse where originally mounted to card. A couple of light tone spots at the edges.$120.00
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Three ABNC cut down die proofs from the Morazan Centenary series. In the issued colors on India paper mounted to cream stock card, subsequently cut down to shape. Adhesive residue on reverse where originally mounted to card.$45.00
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ABNC Santos Guardiola pair of plate proofs in the issued colors of 6c Dark Violet and 50c Vermilion. The 6c mounted to card, the 50c on thin paper, MNG as printed with no previous mounting.$65.00
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Goddess of Plenty plate proof block on thin paper in the issued color. Hinge remnants and a little light toning in places.$65.00
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Goddess of Plenty plate proof block on thin paper in the issued color. Hinge remnants and a little toning in places.
$180.00
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A pair of ABNC Telegraph die proofs, depicting a soldier, ploughman and oxen. The 5c blue green was the last telegraph stamp to be issued by Nicaragua and also saw limited postal use. I believe the deep blue proof to be a color trial. Both proofs on India paper sunk on to cream stock card and mounted. A few surface stains on the blue green value.
$425.00
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ABNC Interior Postage Airmail, commemorating President Somoza's visit to the US. 4c, 8c and 16c die proofs on India paper in the issued colors, sunk on to cream stock card and mounted. A few tone spots on the 4c value.
$240.00
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ABNC Interior Postage Airmail, commemorating Will Rogers' flight to Managua. Die proof on India paper in the issued color, sunk on to cream stock card and mounted.
$190.00
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ABNC Interior Postage Airmail, depicting the Presidential Palace. Die proof on India paper in the issued color mounted to cream stock card.
$590.00
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Three ABNC Map of Nicaragua die proofs for the 25c, 30c and 50c values. On India paper, sunk on to cream stock card. A few tone spots.
$590.00
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Three ABNC Momotombo die proofs color trials for the 50c and 1 Cordoba values. On India paper, sunk on to cream stock card, two of which are mounted on to stout card with acetate protector. A few tone spots.
$240.00
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ABNC Momotombo die proof in the issued color on India paper, sunk on to cream stock card and mounted on to stout card with acetate protector. A few tone spots.
