New York N.Y., 5c Black, Without Signature (9X1e). Position 10, large to full margins all around, cancelled by red "Paid" arc handstamp (not tied), small bit of New York circular datestamp at left with blue manuscript "NY" written on top, matching blue manuscript "Paid" on folded letter to Philadelphia, datelined "New York July 17, 1845", light overall toning and some ink erosion in address, Fine appearing and scarce early use, July 17 is two days after the earliest known use, with 1989 P.F. certificate

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