Lot
1764 
New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish, without signature, position 10, large to full margins all around, cancelled by red "Paid" arc handstamp, small bit of New York cds at left with blue manuscript "NY" written on top, matching blue manuscript "Paid" on folded letter datelined "New York July 17, 1845" to Philadelphia Pa.; light overall toning and some ink erosion in address, Fine and early use, ex-"Golden Oak". Scott No. 9X1e $1,400.
This cover is used only two days after the July 17th earliest known use.
Realized: $950