PUERTO RICO, Ponce Provisional, 1898, 5c Violet on Yellowish (200). Original gum, small h.r., violet control mark as with all genuine unused examples, full to large margins

VERY FINE. A CHOICE AND RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1898 5-CENTS PONCE PROVISIONAL ISSUE. FEWER THAN 25 ARE KNOWN.

The Ponce issue has long been celebrated as the only 1898 Provisional specifically authorized by the United States Government, through Major General James H. Wilson. Along with its famous cousin, the Coamo Provisional, the Ponce is one of only two known 1898 Provisionals issued as adhesive stamps. A thorough discussion of the issue can be found in an article by Raul A. Parez-Rivera at the following link (http://sfpr.freeforums.eu/t34-articulo-puripex-2008-the-ponce-provisional-unanswered-questions-and-some-commentaries ).

Ex Junghanns. With 1952 Friedl certificate

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