Lot
3009 
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.
Realized: $1,050