Proof 1864 American Bank Note Company "SPECIMENS OF POSTAGE STAMPS" sheet (203x305mm.) bearing sample stamps of Canada (5), Costa Rica (2), Mexico (2), New Brunswick (4), Nicaragua (2), Nova Scotia (2) and U.S.A. (3); folded horizontally and some small peripheral tears, nevertheless a rare and most colourful showpiece. Photo on back cover | Christie's

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Proof 1864 American Bank Note Company "SPECIMENS OF POSTAGE STAMPS" sheet (203x305mm.) bearing sample stamps of Canada (5), Costa Rica (2), Mexico (2), New Brunswick (4), Nicaragua (2), Nova Scotia (2) and U.S.A. (3); folded horizontally and some small peripheral tears, nevertheless a rare and most colourful showpiece. Photo on back cover

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Proof 1864 American Bank Note Company "SPECIMENS OF POSTAGE STAMPS" sheet (203x305mm.) bearing sample stamps of Canada (5), Costa Rica (2), Mexico (2), New Brunswick (4), Nicaragua (2), Nova Scotia (2) and U.S.A. (3); folded horizontally and some small peripheral tears, nevertheless a rare and most colourful showpiece. Photo on back cover