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| Scott Number | 03X1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 21, 1847 |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Port Tobacco |
| To State | MD |
| Addressee | Miss Mary Floyd |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 495783 |
| Fake | |
| No. of Stamps | 1 |
| Plate Position | 0 |
| Initials | |
| Others |
Notes
Baltimore Md., 5c Black (3X1). Margins full to slightly in (two full framelines), cancelled by neat manuscript line, blue "Baltimore Md. Jan. 21" (1847) circular datestamp and matching "Paid" handstamp on cover to Port Tobacco Md., cover with small faults at top left and bottom right but the stamp is sound
A FINE EXAMPLE OF THE BALTIMORE POSTMASTER'S 5-CENT PROVISIONAL ON WHITE PAPER USED ON COVER.
Unlisted in Hayes census, though another is known used seven days later to the same recipient. With 2011 P.F. certificate.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 1010 lot 3 realized 7,500
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 510 lot 7 realized 2,800
PF 495783
3X1 1845 5¢ black
SINGLE PROVISIONAL, MANUSCRIPT CANCEL, ON COVER TO PORT TOBACCO MD, BLUE BALTIMORE MD PMK AT LEFT WITH MATCHING BLUE "PAID" HDSTP BETWEEN.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE, THE COVER WITH SMALL FAULTS AT TOP LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT
Schuyler J Rumsey Inc sale 76 lot 28 realized 7000
Not listed in the Hayes census
A FINE EXAMPLE OF THE BALTIMORE POSTMASTER'S 5-CENT PROVISIONAL ON WHITE PAPER USED ON COVER.
Unlisted in Hayes census, though another is known used seven days later to the same recipient. With 2011 P.F. certificate.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 1010 lot 3 realized 7,500
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 510 lot 7 realized 2,800
PF 495783
3X1 1845 5¢ black
SINGLE PROVISIONAL, MANUSCRIPT CANCEL, ON COVER TO PORT TOBACCO MD, BLUE BALTIMORE MD PMK AT LEFT WITH MATCHING BLUE "PAID" HDSTP BETWEEN.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE, THE COVER WITH SMALL FAULTS AT TOP LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT
Schuyler J Rumsey Inc sale 76 lot 28 realized 7000
Not listed in the Hayes census
