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| Scott Number | 02XU1 var |
|---|---|
| Date | 18xx |
| From City | Annapolis |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Annapolis |
| To State | MD |
| Addressee | Miss Jessie Steele |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| No. of Stamps | 1 |
| Plate Position | 0 |
| Initials | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 10 Annapolis Md., (2c) Blue Handstamp (2XU1 var). Clear strike on cover front only with matching "2" handstamp addressed locally to Miss Jessie Steele, light file folds including one barely affecting marking
VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL CLEAR STRIKE OF THE ANNAPOLIS POSTMASTER'S SEAL, WHICH WAS USED TO MAKE THE FAMOUS POSTMASTER PROVISIONAL ENVELOPES AND ALSO RARELY APPLIED AS A POSTMARK.
The Scott footnote to 2XU1 values the blue circle at $7,500.00 with "2" handstamped rate and at $3,500.00 with "5" handstamped rate (on full covers).
Est. $1,500-2,000
Robert A. Siegel sale 1025 realized $2700 (image)
Robert A. Siegel sale 1216 lot 1 realized 6000
Robert A. Siegel sale 1244 lot 1 realized 6500
Image copyright Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries used with permission
VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL CLEAR STRIKE OF THE ANNAPOLIS POSTMASTER'S SEAL, WHICH WAS USED TO MAKE THE FAMOUS POSTMASTER PROVISIONAL ENVELOPES AND ALSO RARELY APPLIED AS A POSTMARK.
The Scott footnote to 2XU1 values the blue circle at $7,500.00 with "2" handstamped rate and at $3,500.00 with "5" handstamped rate (on full covers).
Est. $1,500-2,000
Robert A. Siegel sale 1025 realized $2700 (image)
Robert A. Siegel sale 1216 lot 1 realized 6000
Robert A. Siegel sale 1244 lot 1 realized 6500
Image copyright Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries used with permission
