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Lot 1004



Baltimore, Md., 1845, 10¢ blue (3XU3), exceptionally clear and bold strikes of provisional markings in blue on fresh buff entire to Zanesville, Ohio, clear strike of matching "Baltimore Md. Feb 17" c.d.s. at left, with original 1847 enclosure, flap tear mentioned for accuracy, Extremely Fine.
Scott $19,000

ONE OF THE FINEST OF ONLY SIX RECORDED BALTIMORE 10¢ BLUE PROVISIONAL ENTIRES.

Expertization: R.H.W.Co. (Weill) backstamp.

Provenance: Caspary, Lilly, Horner, Weill Brothers, J.R. Hill Jr.

Of the six recorded Baltimore 10¢ blue entires, there are two on white with black signatures, one on salmon and three on buff with blue signature handstamps. The bold strike of the Buchanan signature handstamp is extraordinary considering that most are weak or partial strikes.

No. 49 in the Hayes Census.


 
Realized $75,000



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