U.S. & Worldwide Stamps
June 27-28, 2012

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #4
United States - Roosevelt Album
1847-1902 presentation album with 308 different small die proofs, gold-stamped "United States Postage Stamps 1847-1902. Proofs" on spine, beautifully presented on 17 double sided gray pages with gold edges, proofs arranged in geometric patterns as sets, incl. two each of Nos. 3-4 (one set labeled 1847, other labeled 1876), First and Last 1861, various Bank Notes, Columbians, Trans-Mississippi and other issues up to 1902, also including Special Delivery, Postage Dues, Officials, Newspapers and Periodicals, Carriers, 1899 Cuba set of six; last page is the 1902 Series, seven blank pages at end intended for future issues. In 1903, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing prepared 85 presentation albums with small die proofs on white wove paper of all stamps printed to that date. The proofs were artfully arranged in albums, and most of the albums were given to government officials. Very few of these albums remain intact, as most have been cannibalized for collectors demanding specific sets. Of the few remaining inta
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Catalog #1-313,E1/6,J1/37,O1-PR113
Price Realized
$42,500.00

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