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Match & Medicine and Revenue Proofs

RO179P4

1c Black Union Match Company plate proof on card. Lower left sheet margin block of 12 with plate approval date in blue crayon: “Sept 20th/80”. (EP88-21) $750.00

RO14P1

Black large die proof on India paper and cut close.

(EP88-08) $175.00

RO 134P3

1c Blue plate proof on India on card, XF (EP88-10)

$60.00

RS 126TC1

1c Blue die proof pulled on India paper on card

(EP88-11) $200.00

RS 274P4

1c Green plate proof card, XF (EP88-14) $50.00

RS106P3

1c Helmbold’s blue plate proof in India pa-per. (EP88-12) $30.00

RS 228TC1

1c Brown ide proof on India on card (EP88-15) $250.00

RS 183P3

1c Vermilion plate proof on India on card, XF (EP88-13)

$65.00

R142P3 Block of four

60c Orange & black plate proof on India paper, block of four. (EP88-16) $270.00

R90P4 – Manifest

$5.00 Red plate proof on card, block of four. (EP88-19) $230.00

R103TC3b

1c Dull purple & Black trial color plate proof on India paper

and still affixed to the original card blotter.

(EP88-17) $60.00

R104TC

2c Pale Blue and Black trial color plate proof on stiff bond paper. (EP88-

18) $50.00

RB1TC Block of four

1c Orange and Ultramarine trial color block of four plate proof on granite

bond. (EP88-20) $240.00

RO58P3

1c Lake, India paper on card. (EP88-09) $75.00

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Dr. Clarence W. Brazer Essay-Proof Price Lists: 1937 to 1956 Markovits, compiler, 128p, SB. Reproduction of all Brazer price lists. $15.00

Encyclopedia of Designs, Designers, Engravers, Artists of United States Postage Stamps 1847-1900 Schriber, First edition, 80p, CC. Names designer and engravers for each issue. Provides biographical information on same. $45.00

The United States 1869 Issue: An Essay-Proof History Schueren, 1974, 127p, HB. Deluxe edition w/slip case. $85.00

Catalog of U.S. Stamped Envelopes Essays and Proofs Undersander, 2003, 367p, HB + CD which contains color illustra-tions. The seminal work on the subject. Covers everything from models, trial color proofs, proofs, and more. $50.00


Essay & Proof Literature & Auction Catalogs

Essays for U.S. Adhesive Postage Stamps Brazer, 1941, 236p, HB. First Edition. The seminal work on the subject. Currently Out of Stock

Essays for U.S. Adhesive Postage Stamps 1977 Quarterman reprint, 295p, HB. Contains all addenda to the 1941 edition, as published in the APS Journal during the mid-’40’s. Very scarce! $150.00

Historical Catalog of United States Stamp Essays and Proofs: 1847 Issue Brazer, 1947, 32p, Card cover. Contains information of the five different card proof printings. $25.00

Essays for United States Postage Stamps Mason, 1911, 90p, soft CC. Expands the 1899 cataloging efforts of J. K. Tiffany and became the basis for Dr. Brazer’s work. There are no illustrations but each essay is well described. $25.00

An Historical Catalog of United States Stamp Essays and Proofs: The Omaha, Trans-Mississippi Issue of 1898 Brazer; 1939, 48 p; Card cover. The definitive background story from inception through production. $25.00

The United States 1869 Issue: An Essay-Proof History Schueren, 1974, 127p, HB. Fascinating story behind the develop-ment and production of the 1869 issue. Currently Out of Stock

The United States 1869 Issue: An Essay - Proof HistoryDeluxe edition w/slipcase. $85.00

Auction CatalogsThese four sales will illustrate for you about 70% or more of

the known types United States essays and proofs.

Brazer - The Clarence Brazer Collection of U.S. Essays and Proofs / Robert A. Siegel, Sale No. 726, June 27, 1990, with 2190 lots, illustrations and P/R. This is the finest accumulation of essays and proofs ever offered at auction. $40.00

Chesapeake - The “Chesapeake” Collection of U.S. Proofs and Essays MBI, Sale no. 300, Mar. 14, 2006, 541 lots in full color, includes prices realized. The missing Brazer stock was the main source of this collection. $20.00

Finkelburg - The Falk Finkelburg Collection of U.S. Essays and ProofsRAS, Sale no. 816, Sept. 29, 1999. This full color catalog is proving to be an invaluable reference for collectors of essays and proofs. Hardbound copy with prices realized. $35.00As Above, the softbound edition with prices realized. $25.00

Building a Basic Essay & Proof Reference Library

Shipping:$5.00 for the

first book, $1.00 a book thereafter.

Livingston - The W. Curtis Livingston Collection of United States 20th Century Essays and Proofs SPG, Sale June16, 2006, 507 lots in full color, includes prices realized. Well written lot descriptions, a great reference! $25.00

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Essay & Proof LiteratureSub-Head to: Building a Basic

Essay & Proof Reference Library

Essays for U.S. Adhesive Postage Stamps Brazer, 1941, 236p, HB. First Edition. The seminal work on the subject. $135.00

Historical Catalog of United States Stamp Essays and Proofs: 1847 Issue Brazer, 1947, 32p, Card cover. Contains information on the five different card proof printings. $25.00

An Historical Catalog of United States Stamp Essays and Proofs: The Omaha, Trans-Mississippi Issue of 1898 Brazer; 1939, 48 p; Card cover. The definitive background story from inception through production. $25.00

Historical Catalog of U.S. Postal Card Essays and ProofsFalberg and Undersander, 2008, 384p +CD-ROM, HB. The definitive work for the study of postal card essays and proofs. Well-illustrated throughout. $60.00

The Story of the American Bank Note Company Griffiths, 1959, 92 p + 9 plates, HB. A superb history of the evolution of engraved steel plate printing in the U.S. A wealth of information for the student of essays and proofs. $175.00

Essays for United States Postage Stamps Mason, 1911, 90p, soft CC. Expands the 1899 cataloging efforts of J. K. Tiffany and became the basis for Dr. Brazer’s work. There are no illustrations, but each essay is well described. $35.00

Shipping:$5.00 for the first book, $1.00 a book thereafter.

James E. Lee’s Philately • Whole No. 88 • 19

As I See It....By Jim Lee

Opportunity 2021

This past August the APS StampShow was held in Columbus, Ohio. This was the first annual show to fire on most all cylinders in probably the last

five years. Better marketing plan, hard work, strong local organizing committee and above all “location, location, location” made it all work. The last factor will next bubble up again in August of 2021 at Chicago.

There are several factors that make Chicago an unbelievable opportunity. It has always been a strong major show location, witness Ameripex ’86 and World Columbian in 1992. There is a show committee with decades of experience. The ANA is meeting in the same venue, at the same time as the APS. This will present incredible cross over opportunities. The best however, is that this show comes at the midpoint between New York 2016 and Boston 2026.

StampShow 2021, in Chicago provides the perfect launching vehicle for the Boston show five years later. If it becomes a five-day show, instead of four, it can be run as a mini-international with dealers and exhibiters recruited from Europe giving both the opportunity to test out their stocks and exhibits. The focus of the show can be built around a large super booth right up front which serves to promote Boston ’26. It gives them the opportunity to recruit dealers, volunteers, exhibitors, and collectors. They can even sell hotel rooms.

First let me tackle the proverbial elephant in the room. There is a school of thought that says a mini-international show held in Chicago will take away from Boston 2026 which is one way to look at it. However, Chicago can be a catalyst for Boston, a slingshot to provide a build up for the next 10 year international. This has never been done before so let’s look at the benefits that could accrue going forward with this idea.

The quality show dealer population is shrinking because of age and the growth of the Internet as a product delivery system. Why not look at the cross over benefit of partnering with not just the American Numismatic Association, but also bring in the Ephemera Society and the Manuscript Society. Each could provide additional collectors, dealers and exhibits. Let each provide their own court of honor.

The caliber of show that I am proposing could also serve as an opportunity to bring in foreign postal administrations and thus the chance to interest them in the

Boston show. A secondary benefit would be to use the show to launch an all-out effort to attract those postal administrations, not attending Chicago, to come to 2026. This provides a five-year head start on that portion of the show. The large number of postal administrations at Ameripex ’86 and Washington 2006 really helped to provide critical mass for those shows.

Potential exhibitors will have the opportunity to test their exhibits against international judging criteria. Thus, giving them another five years to fine tune their exhibits.

It gives the Boston organizing committee the opportunity to fine tune their skill set in real time by involving them in the show. Most importantly, there will be plenty of collectors to recruit as volunteers. This is the absolute life blood of any show.

It provides a real time opportunity to meet with the decision makers of the United States Postal Service, in a show setting, to discuss ways to meet their needs for Boston. Their theme, booth, and location in Columbus was an outstanding addition and greatly contributed to the overall energy of the show.

Most importantly there is the fund-raising opportunity. It takes a lot of money to stage an international. What better place to cultivate financial patrons for 2026. Give Boston additional space to meet with potential patrons.

Dealers are a second source of capital for funding a major international show. It is an opportunity to sell the booths. Identify and mentor those smaller dealers needed for 2026. The American Stamp Dealers Association can play a major role in the process.

I have just covered some of the major items for expanding StampShow 2021 and providing Boston 2026 with a significant boost! It would be a shame to waste this one in a lifetime opportunity.

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Just some of the properties we have handled:William Weiss Gold Medal 15c Large Bank Note Issue Exhibit

Stephen Pacetti One-cent 1861 Essay & Proof CollectionThe Eight Volume “Naples” Collection of Fancy Cancels

A Gold Medal C11 Beacon Air Mail ExhibitJim Cate’s single frame, gold medal, Chattanooga “Straight-line”

Cancellations 1863-1864 ExhibitThe John A. Fox of the 51st Ohio Volunteer Infantry - Civil War

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• A Gold Medal C11 Beacon Air Mail Exhibit

• Jim Cate’s single frame, gold medal, Chattanooga “Straight-line” Cancellations 1863-1864 Exhibit

• The John A. Fox of the 51st Ohio Volunteer Infantry - Civil War Correspondence

• Facilitated the sale of The “Lake Shore” estate which brought $6,000,000

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