Lot 1896 o
New York, N.Y., 1846, 5¢ black on bluish, signed "ACM", All 40 positions on stock page with 13 pairs (two are 9X1a) and rest singles, many with four margins, mostly pen cancels with a few grids and one NYC cds; some flaws, a pair and single with lightened initials, one pair with PSE cert, F.-V.F. appearance.Scott Nos. 9X1, 9X1a $28,900.
A RARE COMPLETE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE PLATE OF 40 OF THE NEW YORK POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL.
Realized: $8,000