Sale 1262 — United States Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 26-28 July, 2022
Category — Postmasters’ Provisionals, 1847 Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
59
5c Dark Brown (1a). Large margins to just in, dark shade, early impression, tied by blue "5" in circle handstamp, matching "Philada. Pa. 5 Apr. 10" (ca. 1848) 5c integral-rate circular datestamp on lady's embossed envelope to New York City, clearly struck red "United States Hotel, Philadelphia, M. Pope Mitchell" handstamp on top flap, fresh and Very Fine, a pretty cover, ex Mirsky, with 1989 P.F. certificate as Brown shade, Scott 1
E. 500-750
375