New York N.Y., 5c Black, "AC M" Initials (9X1a). Huge even margins all around, deep shade, tied by large "New-York 5 Paid Jan. 31" (1846) integral-rate circular datestamp on folded letter to Lyon, France, red "COLONIES/&c. ART. 13." framed accountancy handstamp, manuscript "20" decimes due, Great Britain and French transits and Lyon receiving backstamp, file fold well below the stamp

EXTREMELY FINE GEM EXAMPLE OF THE NEW YORK POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL USED ON A BEAUTIFUL COVER TO LYON, FRANCE. ABSOLUTE PERFECTION.

This was carried on the Cunarder Hibernia, departing Boston Feb. 1, 1846, and arriving Liverpool Feb. 14. It is a superb example of the New York Provisional used to France.

Ex Rose. With 2011 P.F. certificate

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