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Lot Sym. Lot Description Realized
1086 C New York N.Y., 5c Black, "ACM" Initials (9X1). Large margins all around, sharp proof-like impression on bright white paper, tied by neat strike of red "Paid" in arc hs, second strike at right on 1846 folded letter to New Bedford Mass., matching "New-York 13 Jul. 5cts." cds, light file folds far from stamp, Extremely Fine and choice, a choice stamp on a beautiful cover $ 1,050
1087 C image5c Black, "ACM" Initials (9X1). Full to large margins, tied by two strikes of red "Paid" in arc on 1845 pale green folded letter to Liverpool, England, third strike at center and matching "New-York 5 cts 23 Nov." cds, shilling mark, Extremely Fine, a beautiful cover, very scarce without the usual pen cancellation, with 1973 P.F. certificate (Image) $ 4,000

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