The Peter Iwate Collection of Classic United States

**Postmasters' Provisionals**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
3001		5X1	Brattleboro, Vt., 1846, 5¢ black on buff. Position 10, large margins except barely touched at top right, bright and fresh, canceled by "Paid" handstamp, additional strike adjacent, matching partial "Brattleboro, Vt. Oct 30" cds on small neat 1846 folded letter to Norwich Conn., Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Caspary, Erivan Haub, signed "W.H.C." (Warren H. Colson), with 2021 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 5X1; $17,500. ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 5¢ BRATTLEBORO POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL STAMP ON COVER. The USPCS census records nineteen covers bearing the Brattleboro provisional, this being number 20209. (Image1) (Image2) Get Market Data for [United States 5X1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Scott $17,500 SOLD for $11,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
3002		9X1	New York, N.Y., 1846, 5¢ black on bluish, signed "ACM" connected. Position 32, full to large margins, tied by two bold paint red "Paid" arc handstamps, additional strike at left, matching "New York '5 cts.' 23 Dec" cds on 1846 light gray folded letter to Longmeadow Mass., Extremely Fine and choice with great eye appeal, scarce with stamp tied by both the New York cds and "Paid" handstamp, ex-Erivan Haub. Scott No. 9X1; $700+. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 9X1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Scott $700+ SOLD for $950.00 Will close during Public Auction
3003		9X1	New York, N.Y., 1846, 5¢ black on bluish, signed "ACM" connected. Position 34, large margins to just touching at top left, blue pen cancel and just tied by red "New-York '5cts.' 5 Aug" integral-rate cds with matching "Paid" in arc handstamp on gray 1846 folded cover to Providence R.I., Very Fine, with 2002 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 9X1; $550. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 9X1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Scott $550 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
3004		9X1a	New York, N.Y., 1846, 5¢ black on bluish, signed "ACM", "AC" connected. Position 36, double frameline at top, large to huge margins, tied by red "New-York '5 Paid' 28 Feb" integral-rate cds on 1846 blue folded letter to Lyon, France, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Cambria from Boston Mar. 1st to Liverpool arriving Mar. 14th, "Liverpool, Ship, 28 MR 1846" octagonal, red London (3.29) backstamp and matching red "Colonies/&c Art. 13" Anglo-French accountancy handstamp, Boulogne (4.1) entry cds and manuscript "25" decimes due rating (10 decimes for Great Britain, 15 decimes French internal postage), Lyon (4.3) arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine stamp and cover, USPCS census no. 20485, ex-Moeldner, Newbury, Gross. Scott No. 9X1a; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A BEAUTIFUL GEM USE OF THE NEW YORK PROVISIONAL TO FRANCE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 9X1a] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. $2,000-3,000 SOLD for $4,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
3005		9X1b	New York, N.Y., 1846, 5¢ black on bluish, signed "A.C.M." . Large even margins, canceled by three blue penstrokes, red "New-York '5cts.' 25 Aug" integral-rate cds and matching "Paid" arc handstamp on 1845 printed questionnaire asking about health-related issues, to Suckasunny Plains N.J.; light file folds, none of which affect stamp, Extremely Fine use of the scarce A.C.M. initials with periods, with 2020 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 9X1b; $825. (Image1) (Image2) Get Market Data for [United States 9X1b] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Scott $825 SOLD for $1,050.00 Will close during Public Auction
3006		9X1b	New York, N.Y., 1846, 5¢ black on bluish, signed "A.C.M." . Horizontal Pair, Positions 33-34, ample margins to large margins, canceled by blue penstrokes, red "New-York '10cts.' 11 Sep." integral-rate cds and matching "Paid" arc handstamp on 1845 folded letter to Ann Arbor Mich., fresh and Very Fine, a very pretty cover with a horiz. pair, ex-Farrington, with 1992 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 9X1b; $3,250. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 9X1b] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Scott $3,250 SOLD for $2,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
3007		9X1b	New York, N.Y., 1846, 5¢ black on bluish, signed "A.C.M." . Position 13, full margins to clear, tied by partial strike of red "New-York '5 Paid' Sep 30" integral-rate cds, second clear strike at left, on 1845 printed circular to Marseilles, France, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Britannia from Boston Oct. 1st to Liverpool arriving Oct. 14th, red London (10.15) transit backstamp and matching red "Colonies/&c. Art. 12" Anglo-French accountancy handstamp, red Boulogne (10.17) entry cds and manuscript "21" decimes due rating, Paris (10.17) and Marseilles (10.20) backstamps; part of address crossed out, fresh and Very Fine, a scarce use of this A.C.M. with Periods initials variety on a transatlantic cover, with 2020 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 9X1b; $2,750. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 9X1b] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Scott $2,750 SOLD for $1,350.00 Will close during Public Auction
3008		9X1b	New York, N.Y., 1846, 5¢ black on bluish, signed "A.C.M." . Position 23, huge margins except ample at top, canceled by three blue manuscript. strokes, red "New-York '5 cts.' 30 Aug" cds and matching "Paid" arc handstamp on 1845 folded cover with part content to London, England, carried by Cunard Hibernia from Boston Sep. 1st to Liverpool arriving Sep. 13th, London manuscript "1" schilling rating, interesting postscript inside about sailing speed, Very Fine, ex-Erivan Haub, with photocopy 1993 P.F. certificate verification. Scott No. 9X1b; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A CHOICE TRANSATLANTIC USE OF THE "A.C.M." INITIALS WITH PERIODS. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 9X1b] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. $2,000-3,000 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
3009		9X1b var.	New York, N.Y., 1846, 5¢ black on bluish, signed "A.C.M." . Position 3, letters not connected and with period after "M" only, huge margins to clear including wide top sheet margin, tied by blue manuscript "X" and red "New-York '5cts.' 29 Aug" integral-rate cds, matching red "PAID" arc handstamp at left on blue 1845 folded cover to Philadelphia; small wrinkle at top right, Very Fine and unusual initials variety, with 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 9X1b var.; $975. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 9X1b var.] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Scott $975 SOLD for $1,050.00 Will close during Public Auction
3010		9X1e	New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish, without signature. Position 32, large margins to clear at top right, tied by blue cross-hatch manuscript pen strokes, red "New-York '5 cts.' 27 Aug" integral-rate cds and matching "Paid" arc handstamp on 1845 folded New York Supreme Court notice to Norwich Conn., notice is for a judgement in the amount of $318.82; stamp slightly toned (not mentioned on certificate), still Very Fine, ex-Middendorf, with clear 1992 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 9X1e; $1,350. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 9X1e] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Scott $1,350 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
3011		10X1	Providence, R.I., 1846, 5¢ gray black. Right margin single, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), large even margins and full sheet margin, bright and fresh with strong color, Extremely Fine to Superb, only two examples graded higher, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95). Scott No. 10X1; $350. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 10X1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Scott $350 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction

**1847 Issue**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
3012		1	1847, 5¢ red brown. O.g., extra large balanced margins all around, rich color, a Superb gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $32,500). Scott No. 1; $6,000. THE HIGHEST GRADED MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ 1847 ISSUE, AN EXTRAORDINARY STAMP OFFERED TO AUCTION FOR THE FIRST TIME. The next highest grade for an original gum example is 90 by the P.S.E., while without gum the highest is 95. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Scott $6,000 SOLD for $29,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
3013	o	1	1847, 5¢ red brown. Huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at top, clean impression, rich color nicely complemented by blue Philadelphia Pa. circular datestamp, huge even margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at top, beautiful rich color nicely complemented by blue Philadelphia cds, a Superb gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $3,500). Scott No. 1; $475. A WONDERFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ 1847 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.S.E. Accompanied by April 15th 1849 cover from which this stamp originated. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Scott $475 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
3014		1	1847, 5¢ red brown. Large to huge margins including bottom sheet margin, rich color, canceled by bold strike of blue "PAID" handstamp, matching "Baltimore Md. Nov 27" cds on 1847 folded cover to Washington D.C.; stamp lifted and hinged in place, Extremely Fine and choice use, ex-Mirsky. Scott No. 1; Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. $500-750 SOLD for $725.00 Will close during Public Auction
3015		1	1847, 5¢ red brown. Ample to large margins, rich color and a beautiful sharp impression, tied by neat blue "Troy, N.Y., Feb 4" cds on blue cover to South Easton, N.Y., 1850 docketing at left; slight ink smear in address panel, Very Fine and choice, with 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1; Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. $400-600 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
3016		1	1847, 5¢ red brown. Position 100R with bottom sheet margin and large margins other sides including portion of stamp above, shows small horizontal line below bottom right frameline and top margin shows part of adjoining Position 90R with double transfer in bottom frameline visible, pen-canceled and tied by blue Philadelphia cds on March 1849 folded letter to New Hope Pa., Extremely Fine stamp showing an interesting plate variety, ex-Saadi, Gross, with 1995 and 2020 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 1; Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 1 var.] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. $300-400 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
3017		1	1847, 5¢ red brown. Horizontal pair, large margins all around except close at bottom left, rich color, each neatly tied by red circular grid cancel, matching "Providence R.I., Oct 20" cds and bold "10" rating handstamp on 1848 folded letter to New Orleans La., Very Fine and choice pair used on cover, Census 13361. Scott No. 1; Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. $500-750 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
3018		1	1847, 5¢ red brown. Margins large to just into frameline at top, tied by red grid handstamps on 1851 folded letter sheet to Bordeaux, France, matching "New Orleans, La., Jun 15" cds, red "Colonies, &c Arts. 13" accountancy box handstamp, red Calais transit cds and "15" decimes due handstamp, reverse with receiving postmark; some minor cover wear & small erosion hole, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Mirsky. Scott No. 1; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A RARE TRANSATLANTIC USAGE SENT ON THE LAST PACKET PRIOR TO THE DEMONETIZATION OF THE 1847 ISSUE. Sent aboard the Cunard "America" departing Boston on June 25th and arriving in Liverpool on July 7th. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. $1,000-1,500 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
3019		1	1847, 5¢ red brown. Horizontal pair, clear to huge margins, tied by square red grid cancels, matching "New-York, Jun 23" cds on blue 1849 folded letter to St. Catherines, Canada West, endorsed "paid to the lines", light Queenston transit (6.26) cds and manuscript "4½" pence due rating, Very Fine, ex-Gross, with 1990 and 2020 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 1; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A CHOICE 5¢ 1847 ISSUE PAIR USED ON COVER TO CANADA. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. $1,000-1,500 SOLD for $1,050.00 Will close during Public Auction
3020		1 var.	1847, 5¢ deep red brown. Exceptionally deep rich color and proof-like impression from the First Printing, full margins to clear at bottom right, tied by blue grid cancel with matching "Baltimore Md. Aug 17" cds on light gray 1847 folded letter with printed letterhead from the Western Bank of Baltimore to Hagerstown Md., Very Fine and choice second-month use. Scott No. 1 var.; Estimate $600 - 800. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 1 var.] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. $600-800 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction