Sale 72: Gems of Philately

Lot 146    

New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish, position 21, full o.g., large margins, rich intense color and a sharp detailed impression, Extremely Fine rarely encountered so choice with full original gum; with 1990, 2004 & 2009 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 9X1    $1,500 for no gum.

ONE OF THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLES OF THE NEW YORK 1845 5¢ BLACK ON BLUISH PROVISIONAL ISSUES IN RARE ORIGINAL GUM CONDITION.

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Lot 147    

Providence, R.I., 1846, 10¢ gray black, o.g., never hinged, large margins, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine; with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 10X2    $1,150 for hinged.

A VERY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE PROVIDENCE R.I. 10¢ PROVISIONAL ISSUE IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION. ONLY ONE OTHER EXAMPLE HAS BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION. THE P.S.E. DOES NOT SHOW ANY RECORDS FOR POSTMASTERS' PROVISIONALS.

Realized: $1,600

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