New York N.Y., 5c Black, "A.C.M." Initials (9X1b). Position 10, unused (no gum), Type B without the additional roll in the letter "C", large margins to clear, tiny corner margin crease at top left does not touch the design and is negligible

VERY FINE. A RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT NEW YORK POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL WITH THE "A.C.M." SIGNATURE. ESPECIALLY RARE IN UNUSED CONDITION.

The A.C.M. initials with the periods are believed to have been written by Marcena Monson, brother of Alonzo C. Monson. We have offered only two others in unused condition since 1994 and in all of our Rarities sales.

Ex Dr. Morris. With 1992 P.F. certificate stating pelure paper

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