USA – 1846, Annapolis, Maryland, 5c Carmine Red on White entire – worth US.$.550,000

Complete and sharp impression of “POST OFFICE/ANNAPOLIS MD.” Eagle and Shield negative circular handstamp with equally clear “5” and “PAID” handstamps impressed separately in same shade of Carmine Red ink, sharp strike of blue “Annapolis Md. 20 Mar.” (1846 or 1847) circular datestamp on white envelope (120 x 71 mm) addressed to “Chas. S. Carstairs, Care of John Latour & Co., No. 261 South Front St., Phila. Penna.”, manuscript check mark at center of envelope

Census No. 2XU1-COV-01. Ex Burger, Castle, Earl of Crawford, Caspary and (possibly) Lapham. Small “W.H.C.” handstamp at lower right (Warren H. Colson). With 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott value $300,000.00.

Sold on 2012-03-28