Postmasters' Provisionals
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 1 |
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Alexandria, Va., 5c Black on Buff, Ty. II (1X1a). A magnificent example, with large margins & apparently Die Cut, Splendid impression & fresh color, just tied by Red "Alexandria, Va." town pmk., neat ms. "No. 70", address carefully erased,
Very faint filing fold barely visible, The finest "Alexandria cover known, A Matchless Gem, Ex-Caspary. Search for
comparables |
16,000.00 |
28,000.00 |
| 2 |
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 Post Office, Annapolis, Red
Negative Double Circle with Eagle, same Handstamp as the Annapolis Provisional (2XU1), Struck on 1845 Postage Bill from Annapolis P.O., Fine, Rare. (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 750-1,000 |
950.00 |
| 3 |
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 Baltimore, Md., 5c Blue on Buff (3XU2). Nearly complete impression of signature, neat matching "Baltimore" pmk on 1845 cover to Washington, D.C., light sealing wax discoloration in center, Very Fine,
Exceptionally choice example of This Rarity. (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
2,150.00 |
2,500.00 |
| 4 |
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 Brattleboro, Vt., 5 c Black on Buff (5X1). Margins nearly all around, just in at L. R., Beautifully tied by Red "Paid" & by Red "Brattleboro" town pmk. on 1847 cover to Boston, one of the very few tied by the
town pmk., Very slight aging from stamp, A choice cover of utmost rarity. (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
4,750.00 |
8,750.00 |
| 5 |
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Millbury, Mass., 5c Black on Bluish (7X1). Margins all around, except L. outer line just shaved, Beautifully tied by single Red "Paid" on 1846 cover to Worcester, Ms., matching "Milbury, Ms." pmk. & "V" in circle, Very Fine, a Wonderful cover
of Great Beauty, Ex-Green. Search for comparables |
13,000.00 |
17,000.00 |
| 6 |
 |
 New York 5c Reprint on Bluish (9X1R). Sheet of nine Large margins,
incl. L. Sheet margin, light bend on one corner stamp. Very Fine, Rare. (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
765.00 |
1,200.00 |
| 7 |
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 New York 5 c Black, Signed "R.H.M." (9X1b). Reconstructed Vert. Pair, each with Large Margins all around, Intense Shade & Impression, neat, light Blue ms, cancels, light crease across top stamp, B. stamp
Extremely fine, a Magnificent Showpiece of Greatest rarity, believed to be the largest piece known, Ex-Newbury. (Image
Magnifier)Search for comparables |
1,800.00 |
2,700.00 |
| 8 |
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New York Black 5c (9X1). Used from Philadelphia, Horiz. Pair, Large margins, incl. R. Sheet margin tied by blue "Philadelphia, Pa., 10" pmk. to Montreal, also tied by neat blue ms., Red "Paid" & ms. 4 1/2 Exchange rate mark on the
cover. Suggestion of tiny wrinkle in margin of L. Stamp. A Gorgeous cover of greatest rarity, possibly unique, Ex-Waterhouse. Search for comparables |
2,500.00 |
5,000.00 |
| 9 |
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 New York Black 5c (9X1). Two Horiz. pairs (originally a block, Pos. 6,7, 11, 12, #7 Big Double Transfer) tied by Bright Red grids & L. pair by Red "New York" pml on 1847 cover to Mobile, Ala. ms. '20" rate, address
partly inked out. Both pairs have margins all around, mostly large, one has minor crease & faint soiling, A Magnificent & Very rare cover, Ex-Caspary. (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 1,000-2,500 |
1,400.00 |
| 10 |
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Providence, R.I., 5c & 10c Black (10X1, 2) in Se-Tenant Pair, Large Margins, crease between stamps, otherwise Very Fine. Search for comparables |
425.00 |
360.00 |
| 11 |
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 St. Louis, Mo., 5c Black on Greenish (11X1, 11X2). Vertical Strip of Three of each comprising a Complete Reconstruction of The First State of the Plate. The 5c has large margins except outer frame
barely touched in two places at R. The 10c has huge margins except just touched at U. . The 5c has neat ms. cancel. & bottom stamp has tiny sealed tear. The 10c is tied by single Bright Red "St. Louis, Mo." pmk. to a small piece, (leaving
B. stamp uncancelled). The bot. stamp has a small sealed tear, but these minor faults are immaterial to such a magnificent& truly incomparable piece. A Wonderful Showpiece. (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
7,500.00 |
7,000.00 |
