Lot 2018
New York, N.Y., 1847, 5¢ black on gray, signed ACM (9X3), horizontal pair, position 14-15, ample to oversized margins, marvelous color and impression, each stamp neatly cancelled by bold red PAID in arc with a third strike alongside on a folded cover to Greensboro, Ala. postmarked red "New York 10cts, Apr 30" c.d.s. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $8,750
A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE USAGE.
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Baker, Grunin, Farrington
10¢ was the rate for a single weight letter carried more than 300 miles.
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