Sale 324


 
Lot 1002



Baltimore, Md., 1845, 5¢ blue on buff (3XU1), exceptional bold strikes of provisional markings on a fresh buff entire to Philadelphia Pa., choice strike of matching "Baltimore Md. Jan 24" c.d.s., Extremely Fine.
Scott $6,500

A REMARKABLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ BLUE ON BUFF PROVISIONAL ENVELOPE, CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST EXTANT.

Expertization: Signed by Costales and Weill.

Provenance: Isleham, J.R. Hill Jr.

The Baltimore Provisional entires are notorious for having light or partial strikes of the Buchanan signature handstamp. The example offered here with its clear strike is quite exceptional.

No. 45 in the Hayes Census.


 
Realized $14,000



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