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Sale 1196 — United States Postal History
Sale Date — Monday-Wednesday, 11-13 March, 2019
Category — Specialized New York Postmaster's Provisionals: Covers
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
733
New York N.Y., 5c Black, "ACM" Initials (9X1). Position 24, large to full margins all around, tied by black manuscript lines and red "Paid" in arc cancels, with matching "New-York 5 cts. 21 Dec." (1846) integral-rate circular datestamp on blue folded letter to New Rochelle N.Y., Very Fine
E. 300-400
300
734
New York N.Y., 5c Black, "ACM" Initials (9X1). Position 31 showing prominent recutting of bottom frameline with triple frameline, full margins to just in at upper left, tied by blue penstrokes, matching "Due 5" on envelope to Cincinnati O., red "New-York 5cts. 19 Dec." integral-rate circular datestamp and matching "PAID" handstamp, fresh and Very Fine, the extra 5c due was for distance as Cincinnati is more than 300 miles from New York
E. 300-400
275
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New York N.Y., 5c Black, "ACM" Initials (9X1). Positions 7-8, horizontal pair, left stamp with double transfer at top, large margins to just in at left, cancelled by blue penstrokes, matching "Paid" on folded cover to Peru Ind., red "New-York 10cts. 1? Jul." integral-rate circular datestamp, matching "PAID" handstamp, stamps lifted and hinged in place, the right stamp would be "tied" by vertical file fold, otherwise Fine
E. 400-500
425
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New York N.Y., 5c Black, "ACM", "AC M" Initials (9X1, 9X1a). Three covers, including one with 9X1 to Maine (missing second 5c stamp), one with 9X1a to New Haven Conn., last with 9X1a to Philadelphia, two are plated, few faults, overall Fine-Very Fine group
E. 500-750
850
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New York N.Y., 5c Black, "AC M" Initials (9X1a). Position 32 noted on back, ample even margins all around, tied by bold strike of red "Paid" in arc handstamp, second strike at top and matching "New-York 5cts. 19 Nov." integral-rate circular datestamp on envelope to Madison N.J., manuscript "Paid" at top, Extremely Fine, a beautiful cover, ex Grunin and Hill, with 2008 P.F. certificate
E. 750-1,000
950
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New York N.Y., 5c Black, "A.C.M." Initials (9X1b). Position 20, full to large margins all around, cancelled by blue pen strokes, red "New-York 5 cts. 11 Aug." (1845) integral-rate circular datestamp with matching "Paid" in arc handstamp on folded letter to Philadelphia, Very Fine second month use
E. 300-400
300
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New York N.Y., 5c Black, Without Signature (9X1e). Two, large margins, tied by blue penstrokes, red "New-York 10cts. 11 Dec." (1845) integral-rate circular datestamp and matching "Paid" in arc handstamp on folded cover to Fayette Mo., left stamp hinged in place, right stamp natural pre-printing paper crease at top, still Very Fine, scarce use of two examples of the New York Provisional without signatures, with 2014 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail for pair on cover $2,900.00
E. 500-750
1,800
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New York N.Y., 5c Black, Without Signature (9X1e). Position 19, large margins, cancelled by neat blue penstrokes on blue folded letter datelined "New York May 25th 1847" to Bridgewater Mass., clear strike of red "Steamer 5" in oval handstamp, light horizontal file fold well away from stamp, Very Fine, very desirable and rare Long Island Sound steamboat cover with the New York Provisional
E. 1,000-1,500
6,250
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New York N.Y., 5c Black, "ACM" Initials (9X1). Position 13, ample to large margins, cancelled by penstrokes and tied by red "U.S. Express Mail N.Y. N. York Oct. 13" (1846) route agent's circular datestamp with matching straightline "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps on blue folded letter to Albany N.Y., vertical file fold does not affect the stamp or any markings, Extremely Fine and a rare use, fewer than ten New York Provisional covers with this route agent handstamp are known, this example is particularly choice with the clear handstamps and the stamp tied, with 2011 P.F. certificate
E. 1,500-2,000
3,250
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New York N.Y., 5c Black, "ACM" Initials (9X1). Ample to full margins all around, tied by red "N. Y. & Erie R. Road Jun. 24" route agent's circular datestamp, matching "PAID" straightline and partial strike of "5" on cover front only to Ramapo Works N.J., Very Fine and a very rare cancel on the New York Postmaster's Provisional, with 2007 P.F. certificate
E. 500-750
3,750
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New York N.Y., 5c Black on Blue, "ACM" Initials (9X2). Position 20, double transfer showing shift in both labels, three large margins including right sheet margin, large to in at left, strongly blued paper, without pen cancel and tied by red "Paid" in arc cancel, second strike and matching "New-York 5cts. 27 Mar." (1847) circular datestamp on buff envelope to Philadelphia, docketed at left, small tear at top of cover from openingFINE AND SCARCE COVER WITH THE 5-CENT NEW YORK POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL ON BLUE PAPER.
The last printing of the New York provisional was furnished on January 7, 1847, when 100 sheets were delivered. Philip T. Wall believes that most of the stamps on Gray paper (Scott 9X3) and Blue paper (Scott 9X2) come from this last printing.
Scott Retail $5,750.00
E. 1,500-2,000
950
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New York N.Y., 5c Black, "ACM" Initials (9X1). Position 23 with prominent double transfer in the lower label, large margins to clear, "tied" by light horizontal file fold, red "New-York 5cts. 9 Sep." (1846) integral-rate circular datestamp on folded letter to San Juan, Puerto Rico, addressed to Mason & Co. in "St. Johns P.R." in care of Kirkland, Chase & Co. of Baltimore, red "Paid" in arc handstamp, sender's directive "F. Jane via Balto." at lower left and manuscript "Paid" alongside stamp confirms it originates, Oct. 10 receipt docketing, some soiling affects stamp, ink erosion in several letters of address, some splitting along foldsFINE APPEARANCE. THE ONLY RECORDED USE OF THE NEW YORK POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL ON A COVER TO PUERTO RICO.
San Juan (St. John's) was the capital of Spanish Puerto Rico. Mail between Puerto Rico and the United States at this time was carried by private ships. This letter was sent to Kirkland, Chase & Co. in Baltimore, shipping agents who transported goods and mail on frequent sailing voyages to and from Puerto Rico. This letter was carried on the brig Francis Jane, which sailed from Baltimore for San Juan on September 12, 1846 ( American and Commercial Daily Advertiser, Sep. 12, 1846).
E. 2,000-3,000
11,500
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New York N.Y., 5c Black, "ACM", "AC M" Initials (9X1, 9X1a). Positions 3-4, horizontal pair, right stamp with double transfer, left stamp "ACM" connected, right stamp "AC M", large margins all around, without pen cancel, tied by red "Paid" in arc cancels on folded 1846 accounts payable to London, England and forwarded to Trieste, Italy, sender's directive "p Steamer Hibernia via Boston & Halifax" at lower left, red Bolougne double-circle datestamp also ties stamps, London transit datestamp (Apr. 16) and receiving datestamp (Apr. 24) on back, manuscript "2/-" two-shillings rate crossed out and re-rated in German currency, light file folds do not affect stamps, left stamp tiny tear at bottom, Very Fine appearance, a rare use of the New York Postmaster's Provisional on cover to London and forwarded to Trieste, especially desirable with the pair showing two different styles of initials
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E. 1,500-2,000
6,250
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New York N.Y., 5c Black, Without Signature (9X1e). Full margins to clear, tied by blue penstrokes and red "New-York 5 Oct. 31" (1845) integral-rate circular datestamp on blue folded letter to London, England and forwarded to Trieste, Italy, sender's directive "p Hibernia" at lower left, red Boulogne double-circle datestamp, London backstamp, "1/" shilling manuscript due marking crossed out and re-rated in German currency, Very Fine and attractive, a rare use of the New York Postmaster's Provisional on cover to London and forwarded to Trieste, especially desirable with the no signature variety stamp, ex Gibson
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E. 750-1,000
1,700
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New York N.Y., 5c Black, "AC M" Initials (9X1a). Position 5, large margins all around, tied by blue penstrokes and red "Paid" in arc handstamp on 1846 folded cover to Paris, France, red boxed "Colonies &c Art. 13" handstamp, Liverpool backstamp, French transit, French due marking has been lightened which may have lightened a New York datestamp, otherwise Fine
E. 400-500
1,200
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June 30, 1847, Last Day of the Pre-Stamp Era. Three New York covers, each postmarked on the day before the U.S. 1847 Issue was placed on sale, including folded letter with bold blue "Troy N.Y. Jun. 30" circular datestamp and matching "V" double-circle handstamp for 5c rate, second with red "New-York 10ct. 30 Jun." integral-rate circular datestamp on folded letter to Quebec, Canada, finally red "Medina N.Y. Jun. 30" circular datestamp with matching "10" handstamp on small ladies embossed cover with enclosure to Point Pleasant Pa., some toning spots on last, otherwise Very Fine group, ex Mirsky
E. 400-500
225
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