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All items are VF and fresh, and Scott numbers stated, unless otherwise described.
Proofs take a variety of forms and represent the progress of the creation of the final stamp image. Die proofs can show the work of the engraver as it progress or final die proofs can show the finished engraving. Because die proofs are typically pulled from the actual original engraving, the impression quality is typically superior to that of the issued stamp. A "sunken" die proof has the die impression in an embossed area that "frames" it. Color proofs are usually "experiments" to determine which color(s) best present the image. In the case of multi-colored stamps, slightly changes in the combinations of colors can make dramatic differences in the final stamp image.

Monaco is one of the few "Slania countries" from which any form of proof material is available to collectors. Such material is completely legitimate, bearing an official control imprint, often being presented to government officials or other dignataries, or being sold on behalf of the postal museum. Proofs of Monaco Slania-engraved stamps are scarce and very much sought after. All items are VF and fresh. If you are seeking this type of material, please let me know of your interest; such items seldom make it into my price lists. I am always interested in buying such material.
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203724
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Scott #1546 imperforate color plate proof in experimental colors; brown frame and foreground, red background. 1986 Clerissi Paintings 6.00 issue.
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130.00

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204964
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Scott #1546 imperforate color plate proof gutter pair in experimental colors: upper stamp black frame and foreground with red background and lower stamp nearly the same as issued colors except top text green instead of black and "MONACO" red instead of violet. 1986 Clerissi Paintings 6.00 issue.
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260.00

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203684
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Scott #1547 sunken die proof in olive green, with colorless embossed seal, signed "Slania". 1986 Clerissi Paintings 7.00 Streetcar issue.
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350.00

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203685
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Scott #1547 sunken die proof in olive green, background design in mirror image, with colorless embossed seal, signed "Slania".1986 Clerissi Paintings 7.00 Streetcar issue. While I have previously seen an illustration of one such type of item (a different issue if I recall correctly) this is the first occasion I have had to actually see or own such an item.
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350.00

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203725
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Scott #1547 imperforate color plate proof in experimental colors; brown frame and foreground, blue background. 1986 Clerissi Paintings 7.00 Streetcar issue.
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150.00

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209681
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Scott #1607 plate/color proof souvenir sheet with red text and black stamp designs. 1987 Philatelic Bureau souvenir sheet issue. The issued souvenir sheet had lilac text and blackish violet stamps. This example is only the second Slania-engraved Monaco souvenir sheet issue of which I can recall seeing a plate or color proof (the other was of a different issue). With the expected museum handstamps on the reverse.
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375.00

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203726
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Scott #1821 imperforate color plate proof strip of four in experimental colors: violet, red brown, and olive green; plus another olive green. 1992 Clerissi Old Monaco Drawings 0.60 issue. The issued stamp color is dark gray blue.
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380.00

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203727
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Scott #1822 imperforate color plate proof strip of four in experimental colors: bright yellow green, grayish black, brownish orange red; plus another bright yellow green. 1992 Clerissi Old Monaco Drawings 0.90 issue. The issued stamp color is dark red violet.
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380.00

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204957
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Scott #1823 imperforate color plate proof strip of four in experimental colors: yellow brown, bright green, olive green; plus another yellow brown. 1992 Clerissi Old Monaco Drawings 2.00 issue. The issued stamp color is orange red.
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380.00

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204958
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Scott #1824 imperforate color plate proof strip of four in experimental colors: bright red violet, dark red violet, ultramarine; plus another bright red violet. 1992 Clerissi Old Monaco Drawings 3.00 issue. The issued stamp color is gray.
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380.00

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Item #
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204959
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Scott #1825 imperforate color plate proof strip of four in experimental colors: olive green, olive brown, and a combination of olive green and olive brown; plus another olive brown. 1992 Clerissi Old Monaco Drawings 7.00 issue. The issued stamp color is bicolored, bluish black and gray. I believe that this is the only issued stamp of the Clerissi Old Monaco series that is bicolored; this proof is the only bicolored proof of the series that I have ever seen.
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380.00

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204960
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Scott #C84 imperforate color plate proof strip of five in experimental colors: bluish black, carmine, and blue; plus additional bluish black and blue. 1982-84 Airmail 5.00 issue. The issued stamp color is violet. Proofs of the airmail issues are quite scarce. While I would consider dividing this item to obtain the set of three colors, preference will be given to the person who wishes to keep the strip intact. Please let me know if you are interested only in the 3-strip or in one of the "extra" singles.
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875.00

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203723
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Scott #C88 imperforate color plate proof pair in experimental colors: blue and bright green. 1982-84 Airmail 30.00 issue. The issued stamp color is brown. The bright green proof has a printing irregularity either from a damaged plate or handling while the ink was still wet. Proofs of the airmail issues are quite scarce.
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250.00

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