STAMPS OF THE COLONIES

Discussion in 'For Sale' started by Clyde, Aug 22, 2011.

  1. Clyde

    Clyde Member

    These two are 19th century in perfect Mint condition.
    Any reasonable offer will be accepted.

    1846 5c Postmaster Provisional, Gray Blk - Catalog # 10X1 (Book Value $500.00)
    SORRY, NO LONGER AVAILABLE, SOLD

    1857 3c Washington, Type 2 - Catalog # 26 (Book Value $110.00)
    SORRY, NO LONGER AVAILABLE, SOLD
     
  2. kacyds

    kacyds New Member

    Nice stamps.
     
  3. ratio411

    ratio411 Active Member

    Have you examined the 26 for reperfing, bottom, maybe top as well?
    Pic is a bit small to tell for sure, but it looks like it.
     
  4. Clyde

    Clyde Member

    I purchased these from Littleton nearly 50 years ago, the #26 does not appear to be repered mainly because of the history of making them. Below is an extration from Mystic's stamp identifier. This one is a near perfect 15.5 all aound.

    "The 1857-61 issues were the first perforated U.S. stamps. Their designs were reproduced from the imperforate plates of 1851. Because the same plates were used, the perforate stamp types don’t differ much from the corresponding imperforate stamps. The entire series (U.S. #18-39) is noted for having narrow margins."

    "On the 3¢ Washington, there was insufficient space for perforations on the imperforate plates, especially at the top and bottom. Perforations cut into the frame lines, so new plates were needed. The top and bottom frame lines were removed to allow more space for the perforations."
     
  5. ratio411

    ratio411 Active Member

    Nice... Learn something everyday.
    The narrow margins are what gave it that appearance.
     
  6. Jay

    Jay Well-Known Member

    I like that provisional. Does it have any paper with it? (documentation) If so I might be interested. Could you please post a larger scan? Thank you.
     
  7. Clyde

    Clyde Member

    Yeah, you had me going there for a moment, I cataloged it nearly 40 years ago and thought I had checked everything, the reperf was new for me so I had to do a little hard research on this particular print. Lucky you brought it up so now I know for sure I have an original. thanks
     
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  8. Clyde

    Clyde Member

    Here is a full size image, I will try to enlarge it and up load for you. I don't have any paper for it, 50 years ago they really didn't think about things like that, but if you are truly interested, I can get it appraised professionally, but that will add to the cost.
     
  9. Clyde

    Clyde Member

    Forgot to mention, it does have a clear "T" watermark
     

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