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    Uruguay 1900-10 10c ‘Black Print' Waterlow Plate Proof Mint. Scott 156 var
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    Uruguay 1900-10 10c ‘Black Print' Waterlow Plate Proof Mint. Scott 156 var
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    Uruguay 1900-10 10c ‘Black Print' Waterlow Plate Proof Mint. Scott 156 var

    Uruguay 1900-10 10c ‘Black Print' Waterlow Plate Proof Mint. Scott 156 var

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    Attractive, full four margin Waterlow 'black print' plate proof. MNG as printed with no previous hinging.

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    Uruguay 1895-99 3p Waterlow Imperf Plate Proof Mint. Scott 129 var
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    Uruguay 1895-99 3p Waterlow Imperf Plate Proof Mint. Scott 129 var
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    Uruguay 1895-99 3p Waterlow Imperf Plate Proof Mint. Scott 129 var

    Uruguay 1895-99 3p Waterlow Imperf Plate Proof Mint. Scott 129 var

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    The 1897 3p lilac and carmine from the second series Waterlow imperf. MNG as printed with light hinge mark. Tone spots to the top of the frame.

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    Uruguay 1900 'Treinta Y Tres Orientales' Unadopted Essay Plate Proof. Unlisted
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    Uruguay 1900 'Treinta Y Tres Orientales' Unadopted Essay Plate Proof. Unlisted
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    Uruguay 1900 'Treinta Y Tres Orientales' Unadopted Essay Plate Proof. Unlisted

    Uruguay 1900 'Treinta Y Tres Orientales' Unadopted Essay Plate Proof. Unlisted

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    Printed around 1900 in Buenos Aires but never issued. Attractive. Unadopted essay, plate proof on card. Previously hinged.

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    Paraguay 1886 2c Violet Official Colour Trial Essay Proof LM Mint. Scott O2 var
    Paraguay 1886 2c Violet Official Colour Trial Essay Proof LM Mint. Scott O2 var
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    Paraguay 1886 2c Violet Official Colour Trial Essay Proof LM Mint. Scott O2 var
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    Paraguay 1886 2c Violet Official Colour Trial Essay Proof LM Mint. Scott O2 var
    Paraguay 1886 2c Violet Official Colour Trial Essay Proof LM Mint. Scott O2 var
    Paraguay 1886 2c Violet Official Colour Trial Essay Proof LM Mint. Scott O2 var
    Paraguay 1886 2c Violet Official Colour Trial Essay Proof LM Mint. Scott O2 var

    Paraguay 1886 2c Violet Official Colour Trial Essay Proof LM Mint. Scott O2 var

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    Second printing proof on wavy lined India paper without Official overprint.

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    Paraguay 1884 1c Brown Orange Colour Trial Essay Proof LM Mint. Scott 20 var
    Paraguay 1884 1c Brown Orange Colour Trial Essay Proof LM Mint. Scott 20 var
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    Paraguay 1884 1c Brown Orange Colour Trial Essay Proof LM Mint. Scott 20 var
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    Paraguay 1884 1c Brown Orange Colour Trial Essay Proof LM Mint. Scott 20 var
    Paraguay 1884 1c Brown Orange Colour Trial Essay Proof LM Mint. Scott 20 var
    Paraguay 1884 1c Brown Orange Colour Trial Essay Proof LM Mint. Scott 20 var
    Paraguay 1884 1c Brown Orange Colour Trial Essay Proof LM Mint. Scott 20 var

    Paraguay 1884 1c Brown Orange Colour Trial Essay Proof LM Mint. Scott 20 var

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    Die 1 color trial, printed in 1886 on wavy lined paper, similar to the 1886 Officials, as per Charles Philips.

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    Nicaragua 1890 Imperf Proofs / Color Trial Selection Mint. Scott 21-27 var
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    Nicaragua 1890 Imperf Proofs / Color Trial Selection Mint. Scott 21-27 var
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    Nicaragua 1890 Imperf Proofs / Color Trial Selection Mint. Scott 21-27 var

    Nicaragua 1890 Imperf Proofs / Color Trial Selection Mint. Scott 21-27 var

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    Imperfs, plate proofs, reprints? These stamps have a somewhat uncertain status but the locomotive design keeps them popular. This selection is on ungummed India paper. The 10c, 50c and 5p are in the issued colours, the balance are‘color trials’.

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    Nicaragua 1890 Imperf Proof Pairs in Issued Colors VLM Mint. Scott 21-27 var
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    Nicaragua 1890 Imperf Proof Pairs in Issued Colors VLM Mint. Scott 21-27 var
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    Nicaragua 1890 Imperf Proof Pairs in Issued Colors VLM Mint. Scott 21-27 var

    Nicaragua 1890 Imperf Proof Pairs in Issued Colors VLM Mint. Scott 21-27 var

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    Imperfs, plate proofs, reprints? These stamps have a somewhat uncertain status but the locomotive design keeps them popular. This selection is on buff/cream gummed paper. The 1c value has a hinge remnant and gum crease.

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    Honduras 1907 5c Black Medina Complete Imperf ‘Proof’ Sheet x 100. Scott 121 var
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    Honduras 1907 5c Black Medina Complete Imperf ‘Proof’ Sheet x 100. Scott 121 var
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    Honduras 1907 5c Black Medina Complete Imperf ‘Proof’ Sheet x 100. Scott 121 var

    Honduras 1907 5c Black Medina Complete Imperf ‘Proof’ Sheet x 100. Scott 121 var

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    Better described as a sheet of imperfs, rather than a proof sheet. Unissued and printed in black, as opposed to the blue perforate issue. Slight separation at the fold but intact. MNG as printed.

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    Ecuador 1908 Waterlow File Copy Proof Part Set w. Punch Hole. Scott 174-180 var
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    Ecuador 1908 Waterlow File Copy Proof Part Set w. Punch Hole. Scott 174-180 var
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    Ecuador 1908 Waterlow File Copy Proof Part Set w. Punch Hole. Scott 174-180 var

    Ecuador 1908 Waterlow File Copy Proof Part Set w. Punch Hole. Scott 174-180 var

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    Waterlow file copies with hole punch. Part set, missing 2c and 50c values. These stamps are MNG and show partial water damage from being stored in the basement of the printer which was flooded during World War II after the German bombing of London.

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    Colombian States Bolivar 1882 5c Plate Proof Colour Trials x 6. Scott 35 var
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    Colombian States Bolivar 1882 5c Plate Proof Colour Trials x 6. Scott 35 var
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    Colombian States Bolivar 1882 5c Plate Proof Colour Trials x 6. Scott 35 var

    Colombian States Bolivar 1882 5c Plate Proof Colour Trials x 6. Scott 35 var

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    Attractive color trials in six combinations with engine turned design. India paper mounted on original cream card stock.

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    Argentina 1937 Land of Promise 15c ABNC Sunken Die Proof. Unissued
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    Argentina 1937 Land of Promise 15c ABNC Sunken Die Proof. Unissued
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    Argentina 1937 Land of Promise 15c ABNC Sunken Die Proof. Unissued

    Argentina 1937 Land of Promise 15c ABNC Sunken Die Proof. Unissued

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    Sunken die proof on paper mounted to card. Unadopted essay, not listed in Kneitschel. The design came from a painting hanging in the office of the Director General of Posts in Buenos Aires. Ex 1990 Christie's ABNC sale.

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