New York N.Y., 5c Black on Blue, "ACM" Initials (9X2). Position 18, large even margins, detailed impression, two strikes of red square grid cancel

EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB AND VERY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE NEW YORK POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL ON BLUE PAPER.

The last printing of the New York provisional was furnished on January 7, 1847, when 100 sheets were delivered. Most of the stamps on Gray paper (Scott 9X3) and Blue paper (Scott 9X2) likely come from this last printing. It is estimated that 40-50 examples of the New York provisional on blue paper exist (34 recorded in Levi-Wall-Farrington census).

With 1963 and 1998 P.F. certificates

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