New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish, signed A.C.M. Vertical pair, ample to mostly large margins, tied by blue pen on 1845 folded letter to Providence, R.I., red "New York, Jul 29, 10cts" cds and matching arched "Paid" handstamp, Extremely Fine, a choice usages of this scarce stamp, the rarest type of the "ACM" initials. Scott No. 9X1b  Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. $0 (Image)

New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish, signed A.C.M. Bottom margin vertical pair, clear to mostly large margins, magenta pen canceled and tied by red arched "Paid" handstamps on 1845 folded letter to Detroit, Mich., matching red "New York, Sep 10" cds below, bottom stamp with horiz crease from file fold, otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott No. 9X1b  Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. $0 (Image)