Lot
16 
New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ Black on Bluish, ACM Connected, positions 14-15, horizontal pair, full Post Office fresh original gum, ample to large margins, strong bold color, Very Fine and choice; with 1994 and 2006 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 9X1 $5,750 for no gum.
A ONE OF VERY FEW REMAINING MINT MULTIPLES OF THE NEW YORK 1845 5¢ POSTMASTER PROVISIONAL ISSUE THAT IS SOUND AND RETAINS ITS FULL ORIGINAL GUM.