Rare unused deck issued to honor Commodore Decatur’s victory in the War of 1812 over the HMS Macedonian. The AS is NY45 but without the indices, a simpler design of NY39. Special wrapper announces Hart’s “Satin Surface” and has 2 tax stamps including the NYCC private die 5c stamp first issued in 1873.
Lot #07: Samuel Hart Decatur’s Victory Deck
Starting bid: $400.00
LOT #7: Samuel Hart Decatur’s Victory Deck
CONDITION: 52 +Blank +Wrapper Mint No Box
MAKER: Samuel Hart
CIRCA: 1873
HOCHMAN: NY39a
ESTIMATE: $600-$1,000
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