Sale 972 — The Laila Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Tuesday, 27-28 April, 2009
Category — Postmasters` Provisionals
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 sealEXTREMELY 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.
Baltimore Md., 5c Blue on Manila entire (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
Baltimore Md., 5c Blue on Manila entire (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 centerEXTREMELY 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.
Brattleboro Vt., 5c Black on Buff (5X1). Position 4, framelines complete or nearly complete on all four sides, cancelled by perfect complete strike of blue "5" handstamp, intense shade and impression, thinned as usualVERY FINE APPEARANCE. THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE BRATTLEBORO PROVISIONAL CANCELLED BY THE BLUE "5" HANDSTAMP.
Of the 52 Brattleboro provisional stamps recorded by Philip T. Wall (32 off cover and 20 on 19 covers), only this example has the blue "5" cancel.
Ex Ferrary and Wall. With 2002 P.F. certificate.
New York N.Y., 5c Black, "ACM" Initials (9X1). Large part original gum, large margins to full, crisp impression, Very Fine and choice, scarce in original-gum condition and with four margins, with 1990 and 1996 P.F. certificates
New York N.Y., 5c Black, "A.C.M." Initials (9X1b). Large margins, intense shade and impression which is nicely complemented by blue ms. cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT NEW YORK POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL WITH THE A.C.M. SIGNATURE.
With 2004 P.F. certificate.
Providence R.I., 5c & 10c Gray Black, Se-Tenant (10X2a). Complete sheet of twelve, brownish original gum, three paper hinges made of selvage at top, couple light creases and wrinkles, Very Fine appearance, with 1996 A.P.S. certificate
Providence R.I., 5c Gray Black (10X1). Original gum, lightly hinged, large margins all around, deep shade, light natural pre-printing paperfold, Extremely Fine, with 1993 A.P.S. certificate
Providence R.I., 5c & 10c Gray Black, Se-Tenant (10X2a). Block of four, top right stamp 10c, large to huge margins incl. top right corner sheet margin, unused (no gum), Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate