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Argentina Cordoba 1888 3 Pesos Fuertes Renta Provincial Revenue Die Proof. Forbin 13
Argentina Cordoba 1888 3 Pesos Fuertes Renta Provincial Revenue Die Proof. Forbin 13
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Argentina Cordoba 1888 3 Pesos Fuertes Renta Provincial Revenue Die Proof. Forbin 13
$160.00

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Argentina Cordoba 1888 3 Pesos Fuertes Renta Provincial Revenue Die Proof. Forbin 13
Argentina Cordoba 1888 3 Pesos Fuertes Renta Provincial Revenue Die Proof. Forbin 13
Argentina Cordoba 1888 3 Pesos Fuertes Renta Provincial Revenue Die Proof. Forbin 13
Argentina Cordoba 1888 3 Pesos Fuertes Renta Provincial Revenue Die Proof. Forbin 13

Argentina Cordoba 1888 3 Pesos Fuertes Renta Provincial Revenue Die Proof. Forbin 13

$160.00

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ABNC sunken die proof in black (the issued stamp was printed in blue), on cream stock card with glue marks to reverse. An attractive fiscal proof with decorative engine turning.

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Brazil 1910 20r Green Rio Grande Do Sul Adicional Fiscal Waterlow Colour Trial Specimen Sunken Die Proof. Barata 6 var
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Brazil 1910 20r Green Rio Grande Do Sul Adicional Fiscal Waterlow Colour Trial Specimen Sunken Die Proof. Barata 6 var
$130.00

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Brazil 1910 20r Green Rio Grande Do Sul Adicional Fiscal Waterlow Colour Trial Specimen Sunken Die Proof. Barata 6 var

Brazil 1910 20r Green Rio Grande Do Sul Adicional Fiscal Waterlow Colour Trial Specimen Sunken Die Proof. Barata 6 var

$130.00

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Combined proof, colour trial and specimen! Attractive sunken proof on India paper, punched and overprinted specimen.

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Brazil 1878 Dom Pedro 'Cottens Essay' Sunken Die Proof Complete Set of 1000 Reis Values
Brazil 1878 Dom Pedro 'Cottens Essay' Sunken Die Proof Complete Set of 1000 Reis Values
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Brazil 1878 Dom Pedro 'Cottens Essay' Sunken Die Proof Complete Set of 1000 Reis Values
$265.00

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Brazil 1878 Dom Pedro 'Cottens Essay' Sunken Die Proof Complete Set of 1000 Reis Values
Brazil 1878 Dom Pedro 'Cottens Essay' Sunken Die Proof Complete Set of 1000 Reis Values
Brazil 1878 Dom Pedro 'Cottens Essay' Sunken Die Proof Complete Set of 1000 Reis Values
Brazil 1878 Dom Pedro 'Cottens Essay' Sunken Die Proof Complete Set of 1000 Reis Values
Brazil 1878 Dom Pedro 'Cottens Essay' Sunken Die Proof Complete Set of 1000 Reis Values
Brazil 1878 Dom Pedro 'Cottens Essay' Sunken Die Proof Complete Set of 1000 Reis Values
Brazil 1878 Dom Pedro 'Cottens Essay' Sunken Die Proof Complete Set of 1000 Reis Values
Brazil 1878 Dom Pedro 'Cottens Essay' Sunken Die Proof Complete Set of 1000 Reis Values
Brazil 1878 Dom Pedro 'Cottens Essay' Sunken Die Proof Complete Set of 1000 Reis Values
Brazil 1878 Dom Pedro 'Cottens Essay' Sunken Die Proof Complete Set of 1000 Reis Values
Brazil 1878 Dom Pedro 'Cottens Essay' Sunken Die Proof Complete Set of 1000 Reis Values
Brazil 1878 Dom Pedro 'Cottens Essay' Sunken Die Proof Complete Set of 1000 Reis Values

Brazil 1878 Dom Pedro 'Cottens Essay' Sunken Die Proof Complete Set of 1000 Reis Values

$265.00

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Unissued essay presumed to be printed in 1878. These are full sheets (as opposed to cut down examples which occasionally appear). The green copy is the scarcest of the five sheets. Contact me for an in depth study on these.

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Argentina 1910 12c Bright Blue Inverted Plate Proof. Scott 167 var
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Argentina 1910 12c Bright Blue Inverted Plate Proof. Scott 167 var
$230.00

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Argentina 1910 12c Bright Blue Inverted Plate Proof. Scott 167 var

Argentina 1910 12c Bright Blue Inverted Plate Proof. Scott 167 var

$230.00

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Mounted to card. The only plate proof in the Centenary set with an inverted centre.


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Uruguay 1910 Complete Set Waterlow File Copy Proof Blocks. Scott 187-195 var
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Uruguay 1910 Complete Set Waterlow File Copy Proof Blocks. Scott 187-195 var
$145.00

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Uruguay 1910 Complete Set Waterlow File Copy Proof Blocks. Scott 187-195 var

Uruguay 1910 Complete Set Waterlow File Copy Proof Blocks. Scott 187-195 var

$145.00

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A full set of the Artigas / Commercial Progress allegory issue. Ex Waterlow archive file copies in blocks of four with security punch. No gum with residual water staining; a result of the flooding of the London archive, held in the basement of the printer's premises, during the German bombing of London in WWII.

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Chile 1910 Independence Centenary (Near) Complete Set of Plate Proofs. Scott 83-97 var
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Chile 1910 Independence Centenary (Near) Complete Set of Plate Proofs. Scott 83-97 var
$740.00

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Chile 1910 Independence Centenary (Near) Complete Set of Plate Proofs. Scott 83-97 var

Chile 1910 Independence Centenary (Near) Complete Set of Plate Proofs. Scott 83-97 var

$740.00

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ABNC set of plate proofs, just missing the 15c value. On India paper with seven value mounted to card. An attractive group.


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Brazil 1894 Sergipe 50r Revenue Waterlow Perforated Proof MNH
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Brazil 1894 Sergipe 50r Revenue Waterlow Perforated Proof MNH
$60.00

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Brazil 1894 Sergipe 50r Revenue Waterlow Perforated Proof MNH

Brazil 1894 Sergipe 50r Revenue Waterlow Perforated Proof MNH

$60.00

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Waterlow punched proof illustrating "an indigenous person in the act of boarding an airship" (the literal translation from the decree), with PORVIR (Future) inscribed on the balloon. Patchy, dry gum.

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Ecuador 1946 20c Air Post Postal Tax ABNC Photographic Proof. Scott RAC 3 var
Ecuador 1946 20c Air Post Postal Tax ABNC Photographic Proof. Scott RAC 3 var
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Ecuador 1946 20c Air Post Postal Tax ABNC Photographic Proof. Scott RAC 3 var
$150.00

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Ecuador 1946 20c Air Post Postal Tax ABNC Photographic Proof. Scott RAC 3 var
Ecuador 1946 20c Air Post Postal Tax ABNC Photographic Proof. Scott RAC 3 var
Ecuador 1946 20c Air Post Postal Tax ABNC Photographic Proof. Scott RAC 3 var
Ecuador 1946 20c Air Post Postal Tax ABNC Photographic Proof. Scott RAC 3 var

Ecuador 1946 20c Air Post Postal Tax ABNC Photographic Proof. Scott RAC 3 var

$150.00

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Ex. ABNC archives, printer's photographic black print on satin faced light card. Probably unique.


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Argentina Buenos Aires 1869 Ley de Sellos Liberty Head Die Proof
Argentina Buenos Aires 1869 Ley de Sellos Liberty Head Die Proof
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Argentina Buenos Aires 1869 Ley de Sellos Liberty Head Die Proof
$270.00

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Argentina Buenos Aires 1869 Ley de Sellos Liberty Head Die Proof
Argentina Buenos Aires 1869 Ley de Sellos Liberty Head Die Proof
Argentina Buenos Aires 1869 Ley de Sellos Liberty Head Die Proof
Argentina Buenos Aires 1869 Ley de Sellos Liberty Head Die Proof

Argentina Buenos Aires 1869 Ley de Sellos Liberty Head Die Proof

$270.00

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ABNC sunken die proof for the first (and short lived) General Duty Series of Argentinean revenue stamps. The left hand (smaller) vignette was used on stamp values up to $90 whereas the right hand (slightly larger) vignette was used on values of $100 and above. A very nice introductory item for any collection of Argentinean revenues.


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Cuba 1910 Winter Celebrations of Havana Festival, Printer's Archive Material, Mounted to Card
Cuba 1910 Winter Celebrations of Havana Festival, Printer's Archive Material, Mounted to Card
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Cuba 1910 Winter Celebrations of Havana Festival, Printer's Archive Material, Mounted to Card
Cuba 1910 Winter Celebrations of Havana Festival, Printer's Archive Material, Mounted to Card
Cuba 1910 Winter Celebrations of Havana Festival, Printer's Archive Material, Mounted to Card
Cuba 1910 Winter Celebrations of Havana Festival, Printer's Archive Material, Mounted to Card
Cuba 1910 Winter Celebrations of Havana Festival, Printer's Archive Material, Mounted to Card
Cuba 1910 Winter Celebrations of Havana Festival, Printer's Archive Material, Mounted to Card

Cuba 1910 Winter Celebrations of Havana Festival, Printer's Archive Material, Mounted to Card

$275.00

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ABNC pre-engraving image mounted to card. Designed in 1909 with printer's notations and approval signatures. Produced for the 'Los Festejos Invernales de La Habana' but never issued. Interesting array of ABNC internal handstamps to reverse. Unique.

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Venezuela 1882-88 Bolivar Plate Proofs Complete Set. Scott 79-86
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Venezuela 1882-88 Bolivar Plate Proofs Complete Set. Scott 79-86
$220.00

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Venezuela 1882-88 Bolivar Plate Proofs Complete Set. Scott 79-86

Venezuela 1882-88 Bolivar Plate Proofs Complete Set. Scott 79-86

$220.00

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Complete set of ABNC plate proofs in the issued colours, mounted to card. The top 20b value is a colour trial, the regular stamp being issued in plum. Paper remnants to reverse.


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Bolivia 1883 Revenue Documentaries High Value Plate Proofs. Akerman 12-15
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Bolivia 1883 Revenue Documentaries High Value Plate Proofs. Akerman 12-15
$120.00

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Bolivia 1883 Revenue Documentaries High Value Plate Proofs. Akerman 12-15

Bolivia 1883 Revenue Documentaries High Value Plate Proofs. Akerman 12-15

$120.00

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The four top values to Bolivia's second revenue issue, printed by ABNC and depicting Simon Bolivar. Mounted to card with paper remnants to reverse. An attractive quartet.


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Peru 1874-79 Postage Due Steamship & Llama Set Plate Proofs. Scott J2-J5 var
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Peru 1874-79 Postage Due Steamship & Llama Set Plate Proofs. Scott J2-J5 var
$150.00

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Peru 1874-79 Postage Due Steamship & Llama Set Plate Proofs. Scott J2-J5 var

Peru 1874-79 Postage Due Steamship & Llama Set Plate Proofs. Scott J2-J5 var

$150.00

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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 full four margins on all stamps. Hinge remnants. An attractive quartet.

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El Salvador 1940 1 col Black Airmail Intermediate Die Proof. Scott C77 var
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El Salvador 1940 1 col Black Airmail Intermediate Die Proof. Scott C77 var
$75.00

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El Salvador 1940 1 col Black Airmail Intermediate Die Proof. Scott C77 var

El Salvador 1940 1 col Black Airmail Intermediate Die Proof. Scott C77 var

$75.00

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ABNC cut down intermediate die proof with blank value tablet. Mounted to card with adhesive residue to reverse.

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Haiti 1910 2c de p Rose Red & Black Cut Down Die Proof. Scott 162 var
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Haiti 1910 2c de p Rose Red & Black Cut Down Die Proof. Scott 162 var
$75.00

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Haiti 1910 2c de p Rose Red & Black Cut Down Die Proof. Scott 162 var

Haiti 1910 2c de p Rose Red & Black Cut Down Die Proof. Scott 162 var

$75.00

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ABNC Antoine Simon cut down die proof. Mounted to card with adhesive residue to reverse.

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Bolivia 1901-04 2c & 10c Plate Proofs. Scott 71 & 74 var
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Bolivia 1901-04 2c & 10c Plate Proofs. Scott 71 & 74 var
$60.00

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Bolivia 1901-04 2c & 10c Plate Proofs. Scott 71 & 74 var

Bolivia 1901-04 2c & 10c Plate Proofs. Scott 71 & 74 var

$60.00

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ABNC plate proofs, the 2c on India paper, the 10c mounted to card with paper adhesion to reverse.

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Venezuela 1899 25c Yellow Brown Registration Plate Proof. Scott F1
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Venezuela 1899 25c Yellow Brown Registration Plate Proof. Scott F1
$60.00

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Venezuela 1899 25c Yellow Brown Registration Plate Proof. Scott F1

Venezuela 1899 25c Yellow Brown Registration Plate Proof. Scott F1

$60.00

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Large format ABNC plate proof. An attractive proof, mounted to card with paper adhesions to reverse.

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Venezuela 1904 Postal Fiscal Complete Set of Plate Proofs. Scott AR27-AR34
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Venezuela 1904 Postal Fiscal Complete Set of Plate Proofs. Scott AR27-AR34
$160.00

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Venezuela 1904 Postal Fiscal Complete Set of Plate Proofs. Scott AR27-AR34

Venezuela 1904 Postal Fiscal Complete Set of Plate Proofs. Scott AR27-AR34

$160.00

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Full set of eight ABNC plate proofs. Mounted to card with paper adhesions to reverse.

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Panama 1913 2.5c Balboa Discovery Issue Plate Proof. Scott 202 var
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Panama 1913 2.5c Balboa Discovery Issue Plate Proof. Scott 202 var
$45.00

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Panama 1913 2.5c Balboa Discovery Issue Plate Proof. Scott 202 var

Panama 1913 2.5c Balboa Discovery Issue Plate Proof. Scott 202 var

$45.00

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ABNC plate proof, mounted to card.

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Panama 1905 Independence Set Plate Proofs. Scott 179-180 var
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Panama 1905 Independence Set Plate Proofs. Scott 179-180 var
$85.00

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Panama 1905 Independence Set Plate Proofs. Scott 179-180 var

Panama 1905 Independence Set Plate Proofs. Scott 179-180 var

$85.00

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The first two stamps of Panama's General Issues. ABNC plate proofs mounted to card with paper adhesions to reverse.

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Nicaragua 1900 1p &2p Official Plate Proofs. Scott O147-O148 var
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Nicaragua 1900 1p &2p Official Plate Proofs. Scott O147-O148 var
$75.00

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Nicaragua 1900 1p &2p Official Plate Proofs. Scott O147-O148 var

Nicaragua 1900 1p &2p Official Plate Proofs. Scott O147-O148 var

$75.00

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ABNC plate proofs of the one and two peso high values. Mounted to card with paper adhesions to reverse.

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Honduras 1931 1p Slate Black Cut Down Die Proof. Scott 306 var
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Honduras 1931 1p Slate Black Cut Down Die Proof. Scott 306 var
$40.00

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Honduras 1931 1p Slate Black Cut Down Die Proof. Scott 306 var

Honduras 1931 1p Slate Black Cut Down Die Proof. Scott 306 var

$40.00

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ABNC top value from the 1931 pictorial set. Mounted to card with adhesive residue to reverse.

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Haiti 1946 Capois Airmails Complete Set of Cut Down Die Proofs. Scott C35-C42 var
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Haiti 1946 Capois Airmails Complete Set of Cut Down Die Proofs. Scott C35-C42 var
$240.00

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Haiti 1946 Capois Airmails Complete Set of Cut Down Die Proofs. Scott C35-C42 var

Haiti 1946 Capois Airmails Complete Set of Cut Down Die Proofs. Scott C35-C42 var

$240.00

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Complete set of ABNC die proofs, cut down to size. Vertical crease on the 50c value, all mounted to card with dried adhesive to reverse. An attractive set.

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Guatemala 1897 6c Black on Brown Orange Plate Proof. Scott 62 var
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Guatemala 1897 6c Black on Brown Orange Plate Proof. Scott 62 var
$55.00

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Guatemala 1897 6c Black on Brown Orange Plate Proof. Scott 62 var

Guatemala 1897 6c Black on Brown Orange Plate Proof. Scott 62 var

$55.00

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ABNC plate proof. Mounted to card with paper adhesions to reverse.

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El Salvador 1919 1 col Dark Blue & Black Plate Proof. Scott 456 var
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El Salvador 1919 1 col Dark Blue & Black Plate Proof. Scott 456 var
$45.00

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El Salvador 1919 1 col Dark Blue & Black Plate Proof. Scott 456 var

El Salvador 1919 1 col Dark Blue & Black Plate Proof. Scott 456 var

$45.00

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ABNC plate proof of the 1919 Melendez issue. Mounted to card with paper adhesions to reverse.

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El Salvador 1912 Plate Proof Near Complete Set. Scott 402-411 var
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El Salvador 1912 Plate Proof Near Complete Set. Scott 402-411 var
$350.00

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El Salvador 1912 Plate Proof Near Complete Set. Scott 402-411 var

El Salvador 1912 Plate Proof Near Complete Set. Scott 402-411 var

$350.00

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ABNC plate proof set just missing the 50c value. Mounted to card with paper adhesions to reverse.

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Ecuador 1904 Calderon Centenary 1c & 5c Plate Proofs. Scott 160 & 162 var
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Ecuador 1904 Calderon Centenary 1c & 5c Plate Proofs. Scott 160 & 162 var
$110.00

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Ecuador 1904 Calderon Centenary 1c & 5c Plate Proofs. Scott 160 & 162 var

Ecuador 1904 Calderon Centenary 1c & 5c Plate Proofs. Scott 160 & 162 var

$110.00

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Two ABNC plate proofs, mounted to card with paper adhesions to reverse.

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Colombia 1892 2c Green Impuesto De Cigarillo Plate Proof. Anyon 10 var
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Colombia 1892 2c Green Impuesto De Cigarillo Plate Proof. Anyon 10 var
$75.00

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Colombia 1892 2c Green Impuesto De Cigarillo Plate Proof. Anyon 10 var

Colombia 1892 2c Green Impuesto De Cigarillo Plate Proof. Anyon 10 var

$75.00

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ABNC cigarette tax proof, mounted to card with paper adhesions. An attractive revenue and ship thematic.

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Brazil 1898 Rio Grande Do Sul 200r Blue Postal Tax Plate Proof. Barata 15
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Brazil 1898 Rio Grande Do Sul 200r Blue Postal Tax Plate Proof. Barata 15
$45.00

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Brazil 1898 Rio Grande Do Sul 200r Blue Postal Tax Plate Proof. Barata 15

Brazil 1898 Rio Grande Do Sul 200r Blue Postal Tax Plate Proof. Barata 15

$45.00

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ABNC plate proof, mounted to card with paper adhesion to reverse. An attractive revenue design.

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Colombia 1946 10c Ultramarine & Orange Large Sunken Die Proof. Scott 532 var
Colombia 1946 10c Ultramarine & Orange Large Sunken Die Proof. Scott 532 var
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Colombia 1946 10c Ultramarine & Orange Large Sunken Die Proof. Scott 532 var
$190.00

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Colombia 1946 10c Ultramarine & Orange Large Sunken Die Proof. Scott 532 var
Colombia 1946 10c Ultramarine & Orange Large Sunken Die Proof. Scott 532 var
Colombia 1946 10c Ultramarine & Orange Large Sunken Die Proof. Scott 532 var
Colombia 1946 10c Ultramarine & Orange Large Sunken Die Proof. Scott 532 var

Colombia 1946 10c Ultramarine & Orange Large Sunken Die Proof. Scott 532 var

$190.00

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Large format Sucre die proof. ABNC 'F' number penciled to reverse. Light indentations on the vignette guide marks.

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Colombia 1946 5c Deep Blue Airmail Die Proof Index Copy. Scott C145 var
Colombia 1946 5c Deep Blue Airmail Die Proof Index Copy. Scott C145 var
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Colombia 1946 5c Deep Blue Airmail Die Proof Index Copy. Scott C145 var
$240.00

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Colombia 1946 5c Deep Blue Airmail Die Proof Index Copy. Scott C145 var
Colombia 1946 5c Deep Blue Airmail Die Proof Index Copy. Scott C145 var
Colombia 1946 5c Deep Blue Airmail Die Proof Index Copy. Scott C145 var
Colombia 1946 5c Deep Blue Airmail Die Proof Index Copy. Scott C145 var

Colombia 1946 5c Deep Blue Airmail Die Proof Index Copy. Scott C145 var

$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.

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Colombia 1940-47 1p Sucre Die Proof Index Copies x 2. Scott 492 & 554 var
Colombia 1940-47 1p Sucre Die Proof Index Copies x 2. Scott 492 & 554 var
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Colombia 1940-47 1p Sucre Die Proof Index Copies x 2. Scott 492 & 554 var
$440.00

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Colombia 1940-47 1p Sucre Die Proof Index Copies x 2. Scott 492 & 554 var
Colombia 1940-47 1p Sucre Die Proof Index Copies x 2. Scott 492 & 554 var
Colombia 1940-47 1p Sucre Die Proof Index Copies x 2. Scott 492 & 554 var
Colombia 1940-47 1p Sucre Die Proof Index Copies x 2. Scott 492 & 554 var
Colombia 1940-47 1p Sucre Die Proof Index Copies x 2. Scott 492 & 554 var
Colombia 1940-47 1p Sucre Die Proof Index Copies x 2. Scott 492 & 554 var

Colombia 1940-47 1p Sucre Die Proof Index Copies x 2. Scott 492 & 554 var

$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.

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Uruguay 1948 3c Green Master Plate Proof Part Sheet. Scott 558 var
Uruguay 1948 3c Green Master Plate Proof Part Sheet. Scott 558 var
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Uruguay 1948 3c Green Master Plate Proof Part Sheet. Scott 558 var
$290.00

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Uruguay 1948 3c Green Master Plate Proof Part Sheet. Scott 558 var
Uruguay 1948 3c Green Master Plate Proof Part Sheet. Scott 558 var
Uruguay 1948 3c Green Master Plate Proof Part Sheet. Scott 558 var
Uruguay 1948 3c Green Master Plate Proof Part Sheet. Scott 558 var
Uruguay 1948 3c Green Master Plate Proof Part Sheet. Scott 558 var
Uruguay 1948 3c Green Master Plate Proof Part Sheet. Scott 558 var

Uruguay 1948 3c Green Master Plate Proof Part Sheet. Scott 558 var

$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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Bolivia 1943 Beni Centenary Intermediate Plate Proofs Complete Set MNH. Scott 297-301 var
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Bolivia 1943 Beni Centenary Intermediate Plate Proofs Complete Set MNH. Scott 297-301 var
$90.00

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Bolivia 1943 Beni Centenary Intermediate Plate Proofs Complete Set MNH. Scott 297-301 var

Bolivia 1943 Beni Centenary Intermediate Plate Proofs Complete Set MNH. Scott 297-301 var

$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.

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Bolivia 1943 Beni Centenary Plate Proofs Complete Set MNH. Scott 297-301 var
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Bolivia 1943 Beni Centenary Plate Proofs Complete Set MNH. Scott 297-301 var
$80.00

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Bolivia 1943 Beni Centenary Plate Proofs Complete Set MNH. Scott 297-301 var

Bolivia 1943 Beni Centenary Plate Proofs Complete Set MNH. Scott 297-301 var

$80.00

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Security punched plate proofs on thin gummed paper from the Waterlow archives. Fresh.

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El Salvador 1932 50c Orange Municipal Revenue Sunken Die Proof. Ross 350 var
El Salvador 1932 50c Orange Municipal Revenue Sunken Die Proof. Ross 350 var
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El Salvador 1932 50c Orange Municipal Revenue Sunken Die Proof. Ross 350 var
$140.00

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El Salvador 1932 50c Orange Municipal Revenue Sunken Die Proof. Ross 350 var
El Salvador 1932 50c Orange Municipal Revenue Sunken Die Proof. Ross 350 var
El Salvador 1932 50c Orange Municipal Revenue Sunken Die Proof. Ross 350 var
El Salvador 1932 50c Orange Municipal Revenue Sunken Die Proof. Ross 350 var

El Salvador 1932 50c Orange Municipal Revenue Sunken Die Proof. Ross 350 var

$140.00

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ABNC die proof on India paper, sunk on to cream stock card.

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Colombia 1945 50c Olive Black Die Proof. Scott 523 var
Colombia 1945 50c Olive Black Die Proof. Scott 523 var
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Colombia 1945 50c Olive Black Die Proof. Scott 523 var
$150.00

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Colombia 1945 50c Olive Black Die Proof. Scott 523 var
Colombia 1945 50c Olive Black Die Proof. Scott 523 var
Colombia 1945 50c Olive Black Die Proof. Scott 523 var
Colombia 1945 50c Olive Black Die Proof. Scott 523 var

Colombia 1945 50c Olive Black Die Proof. Scott 523 var

$150.00

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ABNC die proof depicting the clock tower at Cartegena. On India paper, sunk on to card and mounted to cream stock.

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Colombia 1945-48 1c Postal Tax Die Proofs x 2. Scott RA23 & RA23a var
Colombia 1945-48 1c Postal Tax Die Proofs x 2. Scott RA23 & RA23a var
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Colombia 1945-48 1c Postal Tax Die Proofs x 2. Scott RA23 & RA23a var
$290.00

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Colombia 1945-48 1c Postal Tax Die Proofs x 2. Scott RA23 & RA23a var
Colombia 1945-48 1c Postal Tax Die Proofs x 2. Scott RA23 & RA23a var
Colombia 1945-48 1c Postal Tax Die Proofs x 2. Scott RA23 & RA23a var
Colombia 1945-48 1c Postal Tax Die Proofs x 2. Scott RA23 & RA23a var
Colombia 1945-48 1c Postal Tax Die Proofs x 2. Scott RA23 & RA23a var
Colombia 1945-48 1c Postal Tax Die Proofs x 2. Scott RA23 & RA23a var

Colombia 1945-48 1c Postal Tax Die Proofs x 2. Scott RA23 & RA23a var

$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.

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Colombia 1940-43 15c Deep Blue Sunken Die Proof. Scott 489 var
Colombia 1940-43 15c Deep Blue Sunken Die Proof. Scott 489 var
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Colombia 1940-43 15c Deep Blue Sunken Die Proof. Scott 489 var
$190.00

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Colombia 1940-43 15c Deep Blue Sunken Die Proof. Scott 489 var
Colombia 1940-43 15c Deep Blue Sunken Die Proof. Scott 489 var
Colombia 1940-43 15c Deep Blue Sunken Die Proof. Scott 489 var
Colombia 1940-43 15c Deep Blue Sunken Die Proof. Scott 489 var

Colombia 1940-43 15c Deep Blue Sunken Die Proof. Scott 489 var

$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.

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Colombia 1910 2c Scarlet Die Proof. Scott 333 var
Colombia 1910 2c Scarlet Die Proof. Scott 333 var
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Colombia 1910 2c Scarlet Die Proof. Scott 333 var
$290.00

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Colombia 1910 2c Scarlet Die Proof. Scott 333 var
Colombia 1910 2c Scarlet Die Proof. Scott 333 var
Colombia 1910 2c Scarlet Die Proof. Scott 333 var
Colombia 1910 2c Scarlet Die Proof. Scott 333 var

Colombia 1910 2c Scarlet Die Proof. Scott 333 var

$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.

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Bolivia 1906 1b Red Consular Revenue Sunken Die Proof
Bolivia 1906 1b Red Consular Revenue Sunken Die Proof
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Bolivia 1906 1b Red Consular Revenue Sunken Die Proof
$150.00

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Bolivia 1906 1b Red Consular Revenue Sunken Die Proof
Bolivia 1906 1b Red Consular Revenue Sunken Die Proof
Bolivia 1906 1b Red Consular Revenue Sunken Die Proof
Bolivia 1906 1b Red Consular Revenue Sunken Die Proof

Bolivia 1906 1b Red Consular Revenue Sunken Die Proof

$150.00

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ABNC consular revenue on India paper, die sunk on to cream stock card.

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Colombia Bolivar 1882 5p Blue & Rose Red Plate Proof Strip of 4. Scott 35 var
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Colombia Bolivar 1882 5p Blue & Rose Red Plate Proof Strip of 4. Scott 35 var
$85.00

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Colombia Bolivar 1882 5p Blue & Rose Red Plate Proof Strip of 4. Scott 35 var

Colombia Bolivar 1882 5p Blue & Rose Red Plate Proof Strip of 4. Scott 35 var

$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.

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Colombia Bolivar 1879 20c Green Plate Proof Color Error. Scott 13a var
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Colombia Bolivar 1879 20c Green Plate Proof Color Error. Scott 13a var
$70.00

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Colombia Bolivar 1879 20c Green Plate Proof Color Error. Scott 13a var

Colombia Bolivar 1879 20c Green Plate Proof Color Error. Scott 13a var

$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.

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Mexico 1919 Special Delivery Color Trial Proofs x 3 M Mint. Scott E1 var
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Mexico 1919 Special Delivery Color Trial Proofs x 3 M Mint. Scott E1 var
$490.00

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Mexico 1919 Special Delivery Color Trial Proofs x 3 M Mint. Scott E1 var

Mexico 1919 Special Delivery Color Trial Proofs x 3 M Mint. Scott E1 var

$490.00

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Three rouletted color trials in dark green, brown and brown-orange. On gummed paper with hinge remnants.

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Honduras 1939 Complete Set, including Airmails x 16 Plate Proof Blocks. Scott 336-340 & C89-C98 var
Honduras 1939 Complete Set, including Airmails x 16 Plate Proof Blocks. Scott 336-340 & C89-C98 var
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Honduras 1939 Complete Set, including Airmails x 16 Plate Proof Blocks. Scott 336-340 & C89-C98 var
$750.00

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Honduras 1939 Complete Set, including Airmails x 16 Plate Proof Blocks. Scott 336-340 & C89-C98 var
Honduras 1939 Complete Set, including Airmails x 16 Plate Proof Blocks. Scott 336-340 & C89-C98 var
Honduras 1939 Complete Set, including Airmails x 16 Plate Proof Blocks. Scott 336-340 & C89-C98 var
Honduras 1939 Complete Set, including Airmails x 16 Plate Proof Blocks. Scott 336-340 & C89-C98 var
Honduras 1939 Complete Set, including Airmails x 16 Plate Proof Blocks. Scott 336-340 & C89-C98 var
Honduras 1939 Complete Set, including Airmails x 16 Plate Proof Blocks. Scott 336-340 & C89-C98 var
Honduras 1939 Complete Set, including Airmails x 16 Plate Proof Blocks. Scott 336-340 & C89-C98 var
Honduras 1939 Complete Set, including Airmails x 16 Plate Proof Blocks. Scott 336-340 & C89-C98 var
Honduras 1939 Complete Set, including Airmails x 16 Plate Proof Blocks. Scott 336-340 & C89-C98 var
Honduras 1939 Complete Set, including Airmails x 16 Plate Proof Blocks. Scott 336-340 & C89-C98 var

Honduras 1939 Complete Set, including Airmails x 16 Plate Proof Blocks. Scott 336-340 & C89-C98 var

$750.00

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Columbian Bank Note Company plate proofs in blocks of four, never hinged on ungummed paper. Attractive.

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Venezuela 1945 20c Rose Pink Sucre 150th Anniversary Die Proof. Scott 391 var
Venezuela 1945 20c Rose Pink Sucre 150th Anniversary Die Proof. Scott 391 var
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Venezuela 1945 20c Rose Pink Sucre 150th Anniversary Die Proof. Scott 391 var
$175.00

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Venezuela 1945 20c Rose Pink Sucre 150th Anniversary Die Proof. Scott 391 var
Venezuela 1945 20c Rose Pink Sucre 150th Anniversary Die Proof. Scott 391 var
Venezuela 1945 20c Rose Pink Sucre 150th Anniversary Die Proof. Scott 391 var
Venezuela 1945 20c Rose Pink Sucre 150th Anniversary Die Proof. Scott 391 var

Venezuela 1945 20c Rose Pink Sucre 150th Anniversary Die Proof. Scott 391 var

$175.00

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ABNC die proof in the issued color, on India paper mounted to cream stock card.

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Venezuela 1940 15c Blue Airmail Die Proof. Scott C136 var
Venezuela 1940 15c Blue Airmail Die Proof. Scott C136 var
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Venezuela 1940 15c Blue Airmail Die Proof. Scott C136 var
$150.00

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Venezuela 1940 15c Blue Airmail Die Proof. Scott C136 var
Venezuela 1940 15c Blue Airmail Die Proof. Scott C136 var
Venezuela 1940 15c Blue Airmail Die Proof. Scott C136 var
Venezuela 1940 15c Blue Airmail Die Proof. Scott C136 var

Venezuela 1940 15c Blue Airmail Die Proof. Scott C136 var

$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.

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Venezuela 1922 50b Claret Sunken Die Proof. Scott AR67 var
Venezuela 1922 50b Claret Sunken Die Proof. Scott AR67 var
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Venezuela 1922 50b Claret Sunken Die Proof. Scott AR67 var
$190.00

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Venezuela 1922 50b Claret Sunken Die Proof. Scott AR67 var
Venezuela 1922 50b Claret Sunken Die Proof. Scott AR67 var
Venezuela 1922 50b Claret Sunken Die Proof. Scott AR67 var
Venezuela 1922 50b Claret Sunken Die Proof. Scott AR67 var

Venezuela 1922 50b Claret Sunken Die Proof. Scott AR67 var

$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.

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Paraguay 1903 1c Second Lion Issue Plate Essay Proof Pair. Scott 84 var
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Paraguay 1903 1c Second Lion Issue Plate Essay Proof Pair. Scott 84 var
$130.00

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Paraguay 1903 1c Second Lion Issue Plate Essay Proof Pair. Scott 84 var

Paraguay 1903 1c Second Lion Issue Plate Essay Proof Pair. Scott 84 var

$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.

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Paraguay 1911 50c National Independence Centenary Inverted Plate Proof Color Trial Pair. Scott 206 var
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Paraguay 1911 50c National Independence Centenary Inverted Plate Proof Color Trial Pair. Scott 206 var
$140.00

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Paraguay 1911 50c National Independence Centenary Inverted Plate Proof Color Trial Pair. Scott 206 var

Paraguay 1911 50c National Independence Centenary Inverted Plate Proof Color Trial Pair. Scott 206 var

$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.

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