**Royal Portraits Issues (Essays and Proofs) continued...**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
611°	P	1875, 2c Brown, Black, Die and Trial Color Large Die Proofs (35P1, 35TC1). Die sunk on 78 x 88mm and 80 x 93mm cards respectively, scattered toning spots, second item with horizontal crease at bottom of die sinkage area, otherwise Very Fine, the Black trial color proof is rare (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	3,500.00 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
612°	P	1875, 12c Black, Large Die Proof on India (36P1). Die sunk on 91 x 144mm card with "National Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint at bottom, light climatic spotting, otherwise Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	900.00 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
613°	P	1882, 1c Black, Trial Color Large Die Proof (37TC1). Die sunk on 86 x 95mm card, small India paper flaw at top, light climatic spotting on front and two toned bands across back, still appears Fine, a very rare trial color proof, the only other example we have offered was in the Honolulu Advertiser sale (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	3,750.00 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
614°	P	1882, 10c Black, Large Die Proof on India (40P1). 62 x 67mm, cut down to edge of die sinkage, deep shade, Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	900.00 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
615°	P	1864-71, 1c-18c Royal Portraits, Plate Proofs on India (30P3-34P3). Affixed to original card backing and so free of defects, large to full margins, 18c close but clear at bottom, vivid colors, Very Fine and choice set (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,750.00 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
616°	P	1864-71, 1c-18c Royal Portraits, Plate Proofs on India (30P3-31P3, 33P3-34P3). Horizontal pairs affixed to card backing, full to large margins incl. left sheet margin on 2c, 1c and 6c with card thinning from hinge removal, 1c with small toned spot, Very Fine appearance, Scott Retail as singles (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,100.00 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
617°	TC	1866, 5c Kamehameha V, Trial Color Plate Proof on India (32TC3). Single in Green, affixed to original card backing, large margins incl. sheet margin at right, Extremely Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	350.00 SOLD for $275.00 Will close during Public Auction
618°	P	1875, 2c Brown, 12c Black, Plate Proofs on Card (35P4-36P4). Singles of each, large balanced margins, 2c tiny scuff at bottom, otherwise Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	700.00 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
619°	P	1882, 1c Blue, Plate Proof on India (37P3). Block of four with sheet margin and "American Bank Note Company, New York." imprint at right, couple small India paper flaws as often found, tiny hole in one, Very Fine appearance, Scott Retail with no premium for the imprint (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,800.00 SOLD for $900.00 Will close during Public Auction
620°	P	1886, 2c Rose, Plate Proof on India (43P3). Block of four with sheet margin and "American Bank Note Company, New York." imprint at left, large margins other sides with trace of pair below, vivid color, two light diagonal creases top right stamp, h.r. shows thru at top, Very Fine appearance, Scott Retail with no premium for the imprint (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,800.00 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
621°	P	1883, 25c Dark Violet, 50c Red, Plate Proofs on India (47P3-48P3). Ample to large margins, 50c with tiny flaw bottom right corner, Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	420.00 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction

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