Lot
1765 
New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on blue, position 17, deeply blued paper, margins large to just touching at lower right, tied by red square grid handstamps on 1847 folded letter sheet to Norwich, Ct., matching "New York, 5cts, Mar 20" cds and arched "Paid" handstamp; horizontal file fold affecting stamp, Very Fine appearance, a rare on cover usage of the New York Postmaster's Provisional 5¢ on Blue Paper, ex-Consul Klep; with 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 9X2 $5,750.
Realized: $1,700