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| Scott Number | 03XU1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 15, 1846 |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Washington |
| To State | DC |
| Addressee | Mrs. Gilbert Rogers, Jr. |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 204355 |
| Fake | |
| No. of Stamps | 1 |
| Plate Position | 0 |
| Initials | |
| Others |
Notes
Baltimore Md., 5c Blue on Buff Entire, Black Signature Handstamp (3XU1 var). Clearly struck provisional markings with "James M. Buchanan" struck in brownish black, "Baltimore Md. Oct. 15" (1846) circular datestamp on buff cover to Mrs. Gilbert Rogers Jr. in Washington D.C., minor wear and water stains along edges
VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT BALTIMORE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE. A RARE COLOR COMBINATION WITH THE "JAMES M. BUCHANAN" STRAIGHTLINE STRUCK IN BLACK.
This entire is number 4 in the Hayes census. Only five are recorded in the Hayes census on buff entires with the signature in black. Another three or four of the Blue & Black combination are known on gray entires.
Ex Ferrary and Caspary. With 1989 P.F. certificate. The Scott U.S. Specialized mentions that entires with the black signature handstamp were issued first and "sell for more," but inexplicably this color combination is not given its own major listing. Scott Retail for more common blue signature handstamp
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 963 lot 1 realized 4,250
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 283 lot 6 realized 1,350
Matthew Bennett International sale 320 lot 6 realized 4,000 (dates the cover as 10/25/46)
Matthew Bennett International sale 277 lot 7 realized 5,000
H R. Harmer sale 967 Nov 15, 1955 (Alfred H. Caspary) lot 25
PF 204355
3XU1 1845 5¢ blue
BALTIMORE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE ADDRESSED TO WASHINGTON, D.C., BLUE BALTIMORE PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Number 4 in the Hayes census.
VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT BALTIMORE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE. A RARE COLOR COMBINATION WITH THE "JAMES M. BUCHANAN" STRAIGHTLINE STRUCK IN BLACK.
This entire is number 4 in the Hayes census. Only five are recorded in the Hayes census on buff entires with the signature in black. Another three or four of the Blue & Black combination are known on gray entires.
Ex Ferrary and Caspary. With 1989 P.F. certificate. The Scott U.S. Specialized mentions that entires with the black signature handstamp were issued first and "sell for more," but inexplicably this color combination is not given its own major listing. Scott Retail for more common blue signature handstamp
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 963 lot 1 realized 4,250
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 283 lot 6 realized 1,350
Matthew Bennett International sale 320 lot 6 realized 4,000 (dates the cover as 10/25/46)
Matthew Bennett International sale 277 lot 7 realized 5,000
H R. Harmer sale 967 Nov 15, 1955 (Alfred H. Caspary) lot 25
PF 204355
3XU1 1845 5¢ blue
BALTIMORE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE ADDRESSED TO WASHINGTON, D.C., BLUE BALTIMORE PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Number 4 in the Hayes census.
