The Trial Color Process for the 1890 Issue 1889-1890
The Colors Originally Proposed by the American Bank Note Company
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Deep Green |
Black |
Dark Brown |
Green |
Dull Red Brown |
Orange Vermillion |
The color proposed for the 1890 issue if the current(large) size of stamps was continued
Overprinted "SAMPLE"
The color proposed for the 1890 issue if the new(small) size of stamps was continued
Overprinted "SAMPLE A"
The color as finally accepted.
A Plate Proof Block on stamp paper