US Stamp Value Scott 10X2: 1846 5c Providence Postmasters Provisional. Page 1

Scott #10X2a, Providence, R.I. 5c and 10c Gray black Postmaster Provisional se-tenant pair, pos. 2 and 3, unused, large margins, very fine and attractive; 1975 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 4

Providence, R.I., 1846, 5¢ gray black and 10¢ gray black, se-tenant (Scott 10X2a), top right pair, unused without gum, extremely appealing combination pair showing both values of the Providence provisional, with outstanding deep rich color; faint creases and minor thin specks of little consequence, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with photocopy of 1982 P.F. certificate for sheet of 12 stamps, from which this corner combination pair was taken, this being the upper right pair from the sheet. Scott $2,000 for an o.g. combo pair. Estimate value $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2334

USA (Scott 10X2) 1846 PROVIDENCE 10? GRAY BLACK Unused no gum. Large top margin, margins close at left & bottom, in at right. Fine. Cat $725 for no gum

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 12

Providence, Rhode Island, 5c & 10c Gray Black, Se-Tenant (Scott 10X2a). Unused (no gum), horizontal pair, large margins, few toned spots on back, Very Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 31

10X2, 1846 10c Gray black,ample balanced margins all around, crisp impression, unused, Extremely Fine, 1994 PF certificate (Scott value $725)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1008

Providence, R.I., 1846 (1898 reprint), 5¢ gray black & 10¢ gray black, se-tenant (Scott 10X2a), combination pair, without gum as issued, wonderful pair of this issue, with breathtaking rich color and finely etched impression, a beautiful showpiece; trace of a faint horizontal crease barely shows in fluid on the top stamp only, otherwise Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $210. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 650, Lot 2501

Providence, Rhode Island, 5c & 10c Gray Black, Se-Tenant (Scott 10X2a). Complete sheet of twelve, original gum, Positions 2, 6, 8, 9 and 12 Mint N.H., others lightly hinged, large margins, crisp impression, few faint toned spots barely affect Positions 11 and 12 VERY FINE APPEARING COMPLETE SHEET OF THE PROVIDENCE POSTMASTER’S PROVISIONAL. With 1988 and 2005 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 16

Providence R.I., 10c Gray Black (Scott 10X2). Unused (no gum), large margins incl. top right corner sheet margins, detailed impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.F. certificate, Offered on behalf of Harvard University

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3316

Providence R.I., 5c & 10c Gray Black, Se-Tenant (Scott 10X2a). Horizontal pair, unused (no gum), large to full margins, faint diagonal crease and pinpoint thin speck on right stamp, Very Fine appearance, cataloged as two unused singles, Offered on behalf of Harvard University

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3314

Providence, R.I., 1846 (1898 reprint), 5¢ gray black & 10¢ gray black, se-tenant (10X2a var.), complete sheet of 12, without gum as issued, extremely handsome multiple of this popular 1898 Reprint sheet, each stamp with single letter of B.O.G.E.R.T.D.U.U.B.I.N. in reverse, unbelievably fresh and choice, a premium quality multiple; faint horizontal crease entirely in the top margin well away from any of the stamps, otherwise Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $1,000. Estimate $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3027

Providence, R.I., 1846, 10¢ gray black (10X2), without gum, desirable example with strong color, completely sound and choice, Very Fine, 1972 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $725. Estimate price $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3026

Providence, R.I., 1846, 10¢ gray black (10X2), without gum, elusive stamp with ravishing rich color; tiny thin spot at upper left, Very Good. Scott $725. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 344

Scott #10X2, Providence, R.I., 10c Gray black postmaster provisional, position 3, being the top right position, well clear to large balanced margins all around, fresh color and a detailed impression, full original gum, choice very fine; a select copy of this rare postmaster provisional; 2006 and 2012 PF certificates.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 107

Providence, R.I., 5c & 10c Gray Black, Se-Tenant (Scott 10X2a). Vertical pair with top right corner sheet margin, original gum, small thin spot in 10c stamp, appears Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 38

10X2a, 1846 5c and 10c Gray black,complete se-tenant ,sheet of 12, virtually full o.g., hinging ,and small paper remnants ,from hinging ,around edges, some light toning and soiling on gum, ,some creasing, ,Extremely Fine centered example (Scott value $5,500)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1003