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Auction: 16USA - The Frederick R Mayer Collection of Costa Rica
Lot: 26

#1TC-4TC, 1/2r-1P First Issue, large die trial color proofs in black, an extraordinarily handsome and rare matching set of large proofs in black on India of each value, mounted separately on large cards measuring approximately 146x215mm, the designs appear to be the final, or close to, the accepted designs, for example the the 1/2r design has no shading lines above the ""PORTE"" tablet, all with ""American Bank Note Company"" imprint on the India paper and with plate numbers either engraved or noted in pencil on each, the 2r with some minor toning around engraved image, overall very fine; a stunning set essential for the serious Costa Rica co Estimate US$ 3,500-4,000

Sold for
$9,500