Lot 40443 – 1847-1900, Over 200 proofs of 19th century postage issues as well as officials, revenues and other back of the book

1847-1900, Over 200 proofs of 19th century postage issues as well as officials, revenues and other back of the book, incl. New York postmaster 5c Washington in blue, 1847 10c black Washington, 1850s/60s issues to 90c blue Washington, 15c Lincoln, colour trials incl. 1c and 30c Franklins, 1869s through 1870/71 American Banknote types seven values to 90c carmine Perry, later types to 90c violet Perry, 1890 small presidents to 90c orange Perry, etc. Also very scarce Franklin and Washington die proofs for the central bust vignette, American Letter Mail, first series postage dues to 50c, excellent departmental officials inc. Post Office complete, Treasury complete, War department sets in different shades, followed by different papers Treasury and War sets, newspapers blocks of four to $9, first series revenues and much more, a most engaging collection