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Baltimore, Maryland, 5c Blue on Manila entire (Scott 3XU1). Clear strikes of signature, “Paid” and “5” in oval provisional handstamps, blue “Baltimore Md. Aug. 5” (1846) circular datestamp on cover to Miss Susan Julia Mayer, care of Gen. Geo. M. Keim in Reading Pa., wax seal mark at center as usual for the Mayer covers, sealed corner tear at bottom left VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL BALTIMORE 5-CENT HANDSTAMPED PROVISIONAL ENTIRE WITH ALL MARKINGS CLEARLY STRUCK. With 1977 and 1987 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 303 |
US$3,250.00 |
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Baltimore, Maryland, 5c Blue on Grayish White entire, Black Signature Handstamp (3XU1 var). Clearly struck provisional markings with “James M. Buchanan” struck in brownish black, blue “PAID” handstamp and two strikes of “5” in oval handstamp, blue “Baltimore Md. Jan. 3” (1846) circular datestamp on grayish white envelope to Miss Delia M. Rogers, in care of Capt. F. Black, Washington D.C., two blue manuscript check marks at top center VERY FINE. ONE OF TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE 5-CENT BLUE BALTIMORE POSTMASTER’S PROVISIONAL ON WHITE ENTIRE WITH THE SIGNATURE IN BLACK. The Baltimore provisional envelopes with the signature handstamp in black and other markings in blue were evidently the earliest of Postmaster Buchanan’s issues. Twelve examples of the 5c Blue/Black combination envelope were recorded by Don Shearer as of June 1996 (plus two 10c Blue/Black envelopes). Another Blue/Black on white envelope, postmarked January 2 (1846) and not listed by Hayes or Shearer, was sold in our Frelinghuysen auction (Sale 1020, lot 8). Both are addressed to Delia M. Rogers, and they are the only Blue/Black combinations on white envelopes. Some students believe that the presence of the two “5” handstamps on this cover indicates that it was a double rate, a theory potentially strengthened by the two blue manuscript marks. Hayes Census No. 11. Ex Ferrary, Hind, T. Cullen Davis (“Texas Collector”, Siegel Sale 278), Weill, Hill and Dr. Berlin. With 2008 P.F. certificate. The Scott U.S. Specialized mentions that entires with the black signature handstamp were issued first and “sell for more,” but this handstamp color combination is not given its own major listing. Scott value for blue signature handstamp is $6,500.00. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 4 |
US$17,000.00 |
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Baltimore, Maryland, 5c Blue on Manila entire (Scott 3XU1). Sharp strikes of provisional markings, blue “Baltimore Md. May 31” (1846) circular datestamp on entire addressed to Miss Susan Julia Mayer in Reading Pa., negligible toning spots at top and band of toning on back EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT BLUE BALTIMORE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE. Hayes Census No. 24. Ex Mirsky. With 1997 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 5 |
US$7,000.00 |
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Baltimore Md., 5c Blue on Manila entire (Scott 3XU1). Sharp strikes of provisional markings, blue “Baltimore Md. May 31” (1846) circular datestamp on entire addressed to Miss Susan Julia Mayer in Reading Pa., negligible toning spots at top and band of toning on back EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT BLUE BALTIMORE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE. No. 24 in the Hayes census. With 1997 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2012, Sale 1023, Lot 2018 |
US$5,250.00 |
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Baltimore, Md., 5¢ blue entire (3XU1), nicely struck on buff envelope to Reading Pa. with blue “Baltimore Md. Jul 5” c.d.s.; some professional restoration including top flap re-attached; handsome, Very Fine appearance. Scott value $6,500 Expertization: 2007 PF Certificate. Provenance: Maffeo. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 3 |
US$3,250.00 |
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Baltimore Md., 5c Blue & Black entire (3XU1 var). Clear strike of signature in black and with blue “Paid” and and two strikes of “5” in oval markings, with blue “Baltimore Md. Jan. 3” circular datestamp on grayish cover to Washington D.C., two blue manuscript marks at top center VERY FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT BLUE BALTIMORE POSTMASTER’S PROVISIONAL ON GRAYISH ENTIRE WITH THE SIGNATURE IN BLACK. Some students believe that the presence of the two “5” handstamps indicate that this was a double-rate usage, a theory potentially strengthened by the two blue manuscript marks. No. 11 in the Hayes Census. Ex Ferrary, Hind, “Texas”, Weill, Hill and Berlin. With 2008 P.F. certificate. The black signatures were the first ones used and are rare. The Scott Catalogue does not differentiate between the different signatures, but does note that black signatures sell for more. Scott Retail as with normal signature. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2010, Sale 989, Lot 32 |
US$11,000.00 |
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Baltimore Md., 5c Blue on Manila entire (Scott 3XU1). Sharp strikes of provisional markings, blue “Baltimore Md. Jul. 12” (1846) circular datestamp on entire addressed to Miss Susan Julia Mayer in Reading Pa., negligible wax seal stain at center EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT BLUE BALTIMORE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE. No. 31 in the Hayes census. From the Weill sale and ex Concord. With 2002 P.F. certificate. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 983, Lot 1 |
US$1,900.00 |
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Baltimore Md., 5c Blue on Manila entire (Scott 3XU1). Unusually clear strikes of provisional markings, matching “Baltimore Md. Jun. 23” (1846) circular datestamp on entire to Miss Susan Julia Mayer in Reading Pa. EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT BLUE BALTIMORE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE. This could be No. 27 in the Hayes census (where dated June 23). Ex Col. Edward H. R. Green and Hall Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3002 |
US$5,750.00 |
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Baltimore Md., 5c Blue on Manila entire (Scott 3XU1). Sharp strikes of provisional markings, blue “Baltimore Md. Jul. 12” (1846) circular datestamp on entire addressed to Miss Susan Julia Mayer in Reading Pa., negligible wax seal stain at center EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT BLUE BALTIMORE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE. No. 31 in the Hayes census. From the Weill sale and ex Concord. With 2002 P.F. certificate. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3003 |
US$2,000.00 |
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Baltimore Md., 5c Blue on Buff Entire, Black Signature Handstamp (3XU1 var). Clearly struck provisional markings with “James M. Buchanan” struck in brownish black, “Baltimore Md. Oct. 15” (1846) circular datestamp on buff cover to Mrs. Gilbert Rogers Jr. in Washington D.C., minor wear and waterstains along edges VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT BALTIMORE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE. A RARE COLOR COMBINATION WITH THE “JAMES M. BUCHANAN” STRAIGHTLINE STRUCK IN BLACK. This entire is number 4 in the Hayes census. Only five are recorded in the Hayes census on buff entires with the signature in black. Another three or four of the Blue & Black combination are known on gray entires. Ex Ferrary and Caspary. With 1989 P.F. certificate. The Scott U.S. Specialized mentions that entires with the black signature handstamp were issued first and “sell for more,” but inexplicably this color combination is not given its own major listing. Scott Retail for more common blue signature handstamp Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 1 |
US$4,250.00 |
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Baltimore Md., 5c Blue on Manila entire (Scott 3XU1). Clear strikes of provisional markings, matching “Baltimore Md. Jun. 28” (1846) circular datestamp on cover to Reading Pa., tiny mends along edges VERY FINE AND REMARKABLY FRESH EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT BLUE BALTIMORE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE. No. 27 in Hayes Census where described as June 23 in error. Ex Ferrary. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 2 |
US$3,750.00 |
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Baltimore Md., 5c Blue on Manila entire (Scott 3XU1). Clear strikes of provisional markings, matching “Baltimore Md. Jul. 7” (1846) circular datestamp on cover to Reading Pa., central toned spot from wax seal VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT BLUE BALTIMORE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE. No. 30 in the Hayes census. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 3 |
US$2,100.00 |
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Baltimore, Md., 1845, 5¢ blue + 5¢ blue on grayish (3XU1 var.), clear strikes of provisional markings with Buchanan handstamp in black and rest in blue on grayish entire to Washington, D.C., additional strike of blue “5” in oval rate handstamp and matching “Baltimore Md. Jan 3” c.d.s., two blue manuscript check marks adjacent, Extremely Fine. Estimate 10,000 – 15,000 THE FINEST OF ONLY TWO OR THREE RECORDED 5¢ BLUE ON GRAYISH ENTIRES WITH THE BLACK HANDSTAMP SIGNATURE. Expertization: R.H.W.Co. (Weill) backstamp. Provenance: Ferrary, Hind, “Texas Collection”, Weill Brothers, and J.R. Hill Jr. Students theorize that the second “5” rating handstamp is evidence that this was actually a 10¢ rate cover. The presence of two check marks supports this interpretation and further enhances the desirability of this cover. The blue town and rate marker with black signature handstamped envelopes were the first issued and command a premium. No. 11 in the Hayes Census. Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 324, Lot 1003 |
US$17,000.00 |
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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 value $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. Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 324, Lot 1002 |
US$14,000.00 |