Alexandria 'Blue Boy' Postmaster's Provisional
United States · 1847 · 5 cents
The stamp features a circular design with 'ALEXANDRIA P.O.' at the top, 'PAID' in the center, and '5 CENTS' at the bottom, all printed in blue ink.
This is one of the rare Postmaster's Provisional stamps, issued by local postmasters before the U.S. federal government began issuing its own stamps in 1847. The 'Blue Boy' is particularly famous for its extreme rarity and unique blue color.
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