Sale 1025 — 2012 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 26 June, 2012
Category — Postmasters Provisionals: Annapolis Md.
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
10
Annapolis Md., (2c) Blue Handstamp (2XU1 var). Clear strike on cover front only with matching "2" handstamp addressed locally to Miss Jessie Steele, light file folds including one barely affecting markingVERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL CLEAR STRIKE OF THE ANNAPOLIS POSTMASTER'S SEAL, WHICH WAS USED TO MAKE THE FAMOUS POSTMASTER PROVISIONAL ENVELOPES AND ALSO RARELY APPLIED AS A POSTMARK.
The Scott footnote to 2XU1 values the blue circle at $7,500.00 with "2" handstamped rate and at $3,500.00 with "5" handstamped rate (on full covers).
E. 1,500-2,000
2,700