Lot 5
Baltimore, Md., 1845, 5¢ blue (3XU1), unusually clear strikes of provisional markings, blue "Baltimore Md. May 24" c.d.s. on buff entire from the Mason correspondence to Reading, Pa.; some light creasing, Very Fine. Scott $6,500
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT BLUE BALTIMORE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE.
Expertization: "R.H.W. Co." (Weill Bros.) backstamp.
The Baltimore provisional envelopes are rarely seen with all of the provisional handstamps completely visible.
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Realized $5,500 |