Lot
1287 
Salem, N.C., 1861, 5¢ black, choice strike of circular handstamp with manuscript "Paid 5" at center, on fresh cover to Clemmonsville, N.C., with "Salem, N.C., Jan 31" cds and additional straight line "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Myerson; with 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73XU1 var. $1,750 for normal.
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THE SALEM N.C. 5¢ POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL - THE FINER OF TWO KNOWN USAGES BEARING BOTH THE MANUSCRIPT AND HANDSTAMP "PAID 5" MARKINGS.
Realized: $2,700