US Stamp Values Scott 3X1: 1845 5c Baltimore Postmasters Provisional. Page 1

Baltimore Md., 5c Black (Scott 3X1). Position 5, large margins to just in, cancelled by pen and with part of blue circular datestamp at bottom, light vertical crease at right, accompanying certificate notes “lightened pen cancel” but we see no evidence of this in the paper FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE OFF-COVER EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT BALTIMORE PROVISIONAL ON WHITE PAPER. With 1974 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1106, Lot 3003

Baltimore Md., 5c Black (Scott 3X1). Position 6, large margins to just in, cancelled by three neat manuscript X’s, blue “Baltimore Md. May 10” (1846) circular datestamp with matching “Paid” and “5” in circle handstamp on buff cover to “Messrs. Colt & Robinson, New York & Offing Telegraph Office, New York City”, most of address crossed out and directed to “S Colt”, docketed “Rogers & Black”, accompanying certificate notes stamp has been removed and replaced on this cover of origin which has been cleaned, the only “cleaning” was the removal of mucilage around the stamp VERY FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, 5-CENT POSTMASTER’S PROVISIONAL ON WHITE PAPER USED ON COVER. The addressees were Colt & Robinson, who formed the New York & Offing Telegraph Company in 1845 (“Offing” is not a location, but is the furthest point on the Atlantic horizon visible with a telescope). Samuel Colt, to whom the cover is redirected, was an inventor who became famous for his small arms manufacturing firm, which produced the legendary Colt 45. For a history of the Baltimore provisionals: http://siegelauctions.com/enc/pdf/Baltimore.pdf No. 7 in Hayes census. With 1986 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1078

Baltimore, Maryland, 5c Black (Scott 3X1). Three full framelines, slightly in at top, cancelled by blue “PAID” handstamp, second strike at right, matching “Baltimore Md. Feb. 21” (1847) circular datestamp and “5” in oval handstamp on cover to Miss Mary Floyd in Port Tobacco Md., manuscript “Paid” at upper right VERY FINE. A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, 5-CENT ON WHITE PAPER WITHOUT PEN CANCELLATION. A COVER OF EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTY. Unlisted in the Hayes census, though several are known to the same recipient. Ex Dr. Maffeo. Colson’s small “W.H.C.” backstamp. With 1991 P.F. certificate. History of the Baltimore provisionals: http://siegelauctions.com/enc/pdf/Baltimore.pdf

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 3

Baltimore Md., 5c Black (Scott 3X1). Position 5, large margins to just in, cancelled by pen and with part of blue circular datestamp at bottom, light vertical crease at right, accompanying certificate notes “lightened pen cancel” but we see no evidence of this in the paper FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE OFF-COVER EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT BALTIMORE PROVISIONAL ON WHITE PAPER. With 1974 P.F. certificate. Offered to the market for the first time since our 1978 Rarities sale.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1025, Lot 12

() Baltimore, Md., 1845, 5¢ black on white (3X1), position 4, full dividing line on two sides with partial line at top, 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” at upper right; stamp with lightened pen cancels, lifted and hinged in place; Fine. Scott value $13,500 for full cover THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USE OF THE FIVE-CENT BALTIMORE PROVISIONAL ON WHITE PAPER. Expertization: 1976 PF Certificate. Provenance: “Aristocrat”. Cover number one in the Hayes census.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 1

Baltimore Md., 5c Black (Scott 3X1). Margins full to slightly in (two full framelines), cancelled by neat manuscript line, blue “Baltimore Md. Jan. 21” (1847) circular datestamp and matching “Paid” handstamp on cover to Port Tobacco Md., cover with small faults at top left and bottom right but the stamp is sound A FINE EXAMPLE OF THE BALTIMORE POSTMASTER’S 5-CENT PROVISIONAL ON WHITE PAPER USED ON COVER. Unlisted in Hayes census, though another is known used seven days later to the same recipient. With 2011 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1010, Lot 3

Baltimore Md., 5c Black (Scott 3X1). Position 3, cut into on three sides, large margin with most of frameline at bottom, pen “X” cancel, tied by blue “Baltimore Md. Sep. 17” circular datestamp with matching “5” in oval and “Paid” handstamps on 1846 folded letter to Lovingston Va., stamp with small tear and crease at right from file fold, few small toned spots at top FINE COVER BEARING THE 5-CENT BALTIMORE PROVISIONAL ON WHITE PAPER. Unlisted in Hayes census. With 1993 P.F. certificate (not noting toning)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1002, Lot 3640

Baltimore Md., 5c Black (3X1). Position 4, ample to large margins showing almost all of framelines on three sides, without usual pen cancel and tied by well-struck blue “Paid” handstamp, matching “Baltimore Md. Mar. 29” circular datestamp on 1847 folded letter to Philadelphia, faint toned spot at center from wax seal EXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT BALTIMORE PROVISIONAL ON WHITE PAPER USED ON COVER. VERY FEW OF THE KNOWN COVERS HAVE THE STAMP CANCELLED ONLY BY A HANDSTAMP. As noted in the Scott Catalogue footnote to 3X1-3X4, the Baltimore provisional stamps on white paper followed the printing on bluish paper. No. 28 in the Hayes census (Collectors Club Philatelist, Jan. 1970). Signed John Klemann. Ex Hall.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3001