Baltimore, Maryland, 5c Black (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

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