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Providence, R.I., 1846, 10¢ gray black, o.g., never hinged, large margins, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine; with 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 10X2 $1,150 for hinged.
A VERY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE PROVIDENCE R.I. 10¢ PROVISIONAL ISSUE IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION. ONLY ONE OTHER EXAMPLE HAS BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION. THE P.S.E. DOES NOT SHOW ANY RECORDS FOR POSTMASTERS' PROVISIONALS.
Realized: $1,600