Sale 314


 
Lot 9



New Haven, Ct., 1845, 5¢ red on white (8XU1), magenta signature, cut square. Four even margins. Very Fine.
Scott $25,000

Expertization: 1956 P.F. Certificate and "W.H.C." (Colson) backstamp.

Provenance: Hunter, Dr. Bowers, Caspary

One of only five to six recorded examples of the 5¢ red on white New Haven provisional.


 
Realized $40,000



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