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Lot 290 |
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New Haven Conn., 5c carmine and blue, 1932 Society Reprints (8XU1R), four items comprising the two 1932 reprints: in red with blue signature handstamp (73 out of 260) and in blue on with black signature handstamp (242 out of 260); also includes Carroll Means’ booklet The New Haven Provisional Envelope, published by the New Haven Philatelic Society and the New Haven Colony Historical Society, that originally accompanied the red reprint offered here; finally the facsimile New Haven Provisional envelope, which enclosed the booklet, addressed to Warren H. Colson. A Very Fine set.
Scott $400+ Estimate $300 - 400
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Lot 291 |
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New York, N.Y., 5¢ black on bluish, signed A.C.M. (9X1b), large balanced margins and neat blue manuscript cancel showing a prominent double transfer at the bottom, fresh and choice, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $700
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Lot 292 |
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Providence, R.I., 1846, 5¢ gray black (10X1), position 5 with huge, perfectly balanced margins and full, lightly hinged original gum, a choice, Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $350
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Lot 293 |
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Providence, R.I., 1846, 10¢ gray black (10X2), large margins including large part sheet margins at top and right, unused, fresh and Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $725
Expertization: 1996 PF Certificate.
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Lot 294 |
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Providence, R.I., 5¢ & 10¢, se-tenant sheet of 12 (10X2a), fresh and intact with full margins, unused, Very Fine and choice.
Scott $5,500
Expertization: 1979 Friedl Certificate.
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Lot 295 |
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St. Louis, Mo., 1845, 5¢ black on greenish (11X1), type III, position 5, large margins except just in at bottom, bright with a detailed impression, faint pressed file fold, tied on small piece by partial "St. Louis Mo. Feb 23" c.d.s. in red without the usual pen cancel, fresh and Very Fine appearance.
Scott $8,000
AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ GREENISH CANCELLED SOLELY BY A RED ST. LOUIS C.D.S.
Provenance: Hessel, Klein, Faiman
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