Lot
146 
New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish, position 21, full o.g., large margins, rich intense color and a sharp detailed impression, Extremely Fine rarely encountered so choice with full original gum; with 1990, 2004 & 2009 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 9X1 $1,500 for no gum.
ONE OF THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLES OF THE NEW YORK 1845 5¢ BLACK ON BLUISH PROVISIONAL ISSUES IN RARE ORIGINAL GUM CONDITION.