Postmasters' Provisionals (New York thru Providence)
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 8 |
 |
 New York N.Y., 5c Black, "ACM"
Initials (9X1). Positions 37-38, horizontal pair, large margins all
around, neat blue ms. "X" cancels, red "New-York 10 cts. 9 Jan."
integral-rate circular datestamp, matching "Paid" arc struck twice on 1846
folded letter to New Orleans -- a distance over 500 miles, requiring 10c
rate -- fresh and Extremely Fine, a superb pair and cover, ex Consul Klep
and Zoellner, signed Bloch, with 1973 Friedl certificate
(Image) |
E. 2,000-3,000 |
2,200.00 |
| 9° |
TC |
 Providence R.I., 5c-10c Gray
Blue, Trial Color Plate Proof on Card (10X1-10X2TC4). Complete sheet of
twelve on 195 x 174mm card, showing full plate sinkage area, bright color,
light thins on back, Extremely Fine, scarce complete sheet
(Image) |
3,750.00 |
2,000.00 |
| 10° |
TC |
 Providence R.I., 5c-10c Brown
Carmine, Trial Color Plate Proof on Card (10X1-10X2TC4). Complete sheet
of twelve on 196 x 171mm card, showing full plate sinkage area, fresh and
bright color, Extremely Fine, scarce complete sheet
(Image) |
3,750.00 |
2,000.00 |
