Sale 1339 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 12-13 December, 2024
Category — Postmasters' Provisionals
Robert H. Morris. Signature as New York City's postmaster on piece, "Respy yours, Robt. H. Morris, PM", light vertical file fold at left, Very Fine, a nice frontispiece for an exhibit or album
New York N.Y., 5c Dull Brown, Large Die Essay on India (9X1-E1a). On 58 x 110mm card with full die sinkage, Very Fine, this color is somewhat scarce
New York N.Y., 5c Black, Large Die Proof on India, Undamaged Die (9X1P1). 43 x 43mm, marvelously detailed impression, a few small thins typical of India paper, Very Fine appearance, this is a rare proof from the die in its original state (without the dot in "P" and scar on neck)
New York N.Y., 5c Black, Large Die Proof on Bond, Scar on Neck (9X1P1e). Position 4, large margins, fresh and Very Fine, with 2024 P.F. certificate
New York N.Y., 5c Black, "ACM" Initials (9X1). Unused (no gum), large margins to ample, fresh and Very Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
New York N.Y., 5c Black, "ACM" Initials (9X1). Positions 26-27, horizontal pair, full to large margins, tied by Boston red circular grid on small piece, deep shade and sharp impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine used from Boston, ex Sweet, Hall and Eugene Grace, with 2000 P.F. certificate
New York N.Y., 5c Black, "AC M" Initials (9X1a). Unused (no gum), ample margins, small thin spots and light horizontal crease, Very Fine appearance
New York N.Y., 5c Black, "AC M" Initials (9X1a). Large margins to ample including part of adjoining stamp at bottom, blue manuscript cancel, Very Fine
New York N.Y., 5c Black, Without Signature (9X1e). Large margins to clear, single neat pen cancel, Very Fine, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate
Providence, Rhode Island, 5c Gray Black (10X1). Mint N.H., large margins including left sheet margin, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95), Scott value as hinged
Providence, Rhode Island, 5c Gray Black (10X1). Mint N.H., large margins including left sheet margin, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 P.F. certificate