New York Postmaster's Provisional 5 Cents
United States · 1845 · 5¢
The stamp features the words 'POST OFFICE' at the top, 'NEW YORK' prominently in the center, and '5 CENTS' at the bottom, all enclosed within a simple rectangular border.
This stamp is a significant example of a U.S. Postmaster's Provisional, issued by local postmasters between 1845 and 1847 to allow prepayment of postage before the first federal postage stamps were issued. The New York provisional is one of the most well-known and sought-after.
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Image: Post Office · License: Public domain
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