Lot
1625 (
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New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish, signed A.C.M., position 15, unused, ample to mostly large margins, rich color and crisp impression, remarkably fresh, Extremely Fine, one of six known mint examples, all are without original gum, ex-Caspary, Lilly and Grunin; with 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 9X1b $4,500.
ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN MINT EXAMPLES OF THE 5¢ NEW YORK POSTMASTERS' PROVISIONAL WITH A.C.M. INITIALS.