Lot 3
Baltimore, Md., 1845, 5¢ black on white (3X1), position 4, two large margins with framelines, others slightly in with top showing part frameline, tied by file fold that breaks paper, on cover front to Warrenton Va. bearing blue "Baltimore Md. Jan 15" c.d.s. and matching "Paid" handstamp, additional manuscript "Paid 5" in hand of addressor; stamp with lightened pen cancels, lifted and hinged in place; Fine.
Scott $12,500
THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USE OF THE 5-CENT BALTIMORE PROVISIONAL ON WHITE PAPER.
Expertization: 1976 P.F. Certificate.
Hayes Census, Number 1.
Hayes, Muriel Bemis, The 1845 Provisional Postage Stamps of James M. Buchanan, The Collectors Club Philatelist, Vol. 49, No. 1, p. 19-35.
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