Lot 10
New Haven, Ct., 1845, 5¢ dull blue on buff (8XU3), cut to shape, black signature. Small repaired tear at bottom. Fine.
Scott $12,500
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Hunter
One of only two recorded examples of the 5¢ dull blue on buff New Haven provisional:
1. Entire, blue signature, April 6 c.d.s., Ex-Ferrary (misdescribed), Caspary, Isleham
2. Cut to shape, black signature, the example offered here.
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