Providence, Rhode Island, 5c Gray Black (10X1). Ample to large margins all around, cancelled by manuscript "V", red "Providence R.I. Feb. 11" (1847) circular datestamp with matching "Paid" and "5" handstamps on folded letter to Boston

VERY FINE AND CHOICE 5-CENT PROVIDENCE POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL ON AN ATTRACTIVE COVER. VERY FEW ON-COVER EXAMPLES ARE SOUND WITH FOUR MARGINS.

A review using Power Search reveals how rare this issue is on cover in sound condition with four margins. Most examples we have encountered are either cut in on one side or with a small flaw.

USPCS Census No. 21054. With 1980 and 2016 P.F. certificates

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